Teruel district, Aragon, Spain

Places to visit near Estercuel

Estercuel is a town in Teruel district, Aragon, Spain, home to about 312 people. Within 50 km by road there are 112 places to visit — 23 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 18 hill stations & viewpoints and 16 caves. The must-see places are La Pared de Los Moros (30 km), Embalse de Calanda (44 km) and Ermita de San Antón (49 km).

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Estercuel, Aragon
Estercuel, Teruel district, Aragon, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Estercuel at a glance

Location
Teruel district, Aragon, Spain
Population
about 312
Coordinates
40.8550° N, 0.6321° W
Places within 50 km
112 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Estercuel

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Forts & heritage near Estercuel

59 forts & heritage within 100 km of Estercuel. The closest is Castillo de Torre de Las Arcas (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Estercuel

49 churches within 100 km of Estercuel. The closest is Santa Maria de El Olivar (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Estercuel

36 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Estercuel. The closest is Tres Mojones (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Estercuel

25 caves within 100 km of Estercuel. The closest is Sima de Val de la Zoma (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Estercuel

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Estercuel. The closest is Embalse de Escuriza (13 km); the best-known is La Pared de Los Moros (30 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Estercuel

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Estercuel. The closest is Chorretón de Cirujeda (17 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Estercuel

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 76 km on the road.

  1. Start in Estercuel
  2. 4 km Santa Maria de El Olivar · church, Teruel
  3. 28 km La Pared de Los Moros · lake, Teruel
  4. 19 km Iglesia de la Asunción de Nuestra Señora · church, Teruel
  5. 9 km Castillo de Torre de Las Arcas · heritage site, Teruel
  6. 6 km Nuestra Señora de la Asunción · church, Teruel
  7. 10 km Back to Estercuel

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How to reach Estercuel

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Estercuel by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2359Castillo de Torre de Las Arcas (9 km)
    Churches3049Santa Maria de El Olivar (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1836Tres Mojones (13 km)
    Caves1625Sima de Val de la Zoma (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs914Embalse de Escuriza (13 km)
    Waterfalls99Chorretón de Cirujeda (17 km)
    Museums47Museo Minero de Escucha (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16Yacimiento de Icnitas de Dinosaurio de Ababuj (Teruel) (44 km)
    Other attractions13Torre Piquer (26 km)
    Buddhist sites11Casa de Cultura Víctor Romero (44 km)

    Estercuel: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Estercuel?

    Santa Maria de El Olivar (church, about 4 km), Castillo de Torre de Las Arcas (heritage site, about 9 km), La Pared de Los Moros (lake, about 30 km), Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (church, about 10 km), Iglesia de la Asunción de Nuestra Señora (church, about 12 km), Sima de Val de la Zoma (cave, about 13 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Estercuel?

    112 places on Spotwander: 23 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 caves, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Estercuel?

    Castillo de Torre de Las Arcas, about 9 km by road; Torreón de Las Moras (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Estercuel?

    Santa Maria de El Olivar, about 4 km by road; Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Estercuel?

    Tres Mojones, about 13 km by road; Majalinos (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Estercuel?

    Start in Estercuel, visit Santa Maria de El Olivar, then La Pared de Los Moros, then Iglesia de la Asunción de Nuestra Señora, then Castillo de Torre de Las Arcas, then Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Estercuel?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Estercuel

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Estercuel’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Estercuel on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.