Granada district, Andalusia, Spain

Places to visit near Fonelas

Fonelas is a town in Granada district, Andalusia, Spain, home to about 1,158 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit — 27 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints and 13 caves. The must-see places are Solana del Zamborino (7 km), Yacimiento Arqueológico de Cueva Horá (13 km) and Necrópolis Megalítica de Panoría (15 km).

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Fonelas, Andalusia
Fonelas, Granada district, Andalusia, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Fonelas at a glance

Location
Granada district, Andalusia, Spain
Population
about 1,158
Coordinates
37.4104° N, 3.1716° W
Places within 50 km
85 (26 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 Fonelas

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Forts & heritage near Fonelas

100 forts & heritage within 100 km of Fonelas. The closest is Solana del Zamborino (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Fonelas

24 churches within 100 km of Fonelas. The closest is Iglesia Parroquial de la Virgen de Los Dolores (1 km); the best-known is Catedral de la Encarnación de Guadix (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Fonelas

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Fonelas. The closest is Cerro Mencal Menor (12 km); the best-known is Beas de Guadix-Molino la Cuesta (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Fonelas

13 caves within 100 km of Fonelas. The closest is Cuevas la Chumbera (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Fonelas

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Fonelas. The closest is Cárcavas de Marchal (16 km); the best-known is Monumento Natural Cueva de Las Ventanas (29 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Fonelas

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Fonelas. The closest is Lagunilla de Don Torcuato (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Fonelas

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Fonelas
  2. 7 km Solana del Zamborino · heritage site, Granada
  3. 12 km Catedral de la Encarnación de Guadix · church, Granada
  4. 1 km Palacio de Los Condes de Villa Alegre · heritage site, Granada
  5. 20 km Necrópolis Megalítica de Panoría · heritage site, Granada
  6. 2 km Yacimiento Arqueológico de Cueva Horá · heritage site, Granada
  7. 13 km Back to Fonelas

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How to reach Fonelas

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    Within 15 km of Fonelas

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Fonelas by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage27100Solana del Zamborino (7 km)
    Churches1124Iglesia Parroquial de la Virgen de Los Dolores (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints917Cerro Mencal Menor (12 km)
    Caves1313Cuevas la Chumbera (1 km)
    Other attractions1013Manantial del Cortijo Balsonero Bajo (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens613Cárcavas de Marchal (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs410Lagunilla de Don Torcuato (15 km)
    Museums47Centro Paleontológico Fonelas P-1 (3 km)
    Parks15Parque Pedro Antonio de Alarcón (16 km)
    Beaches & coast03Playa de La Mamola (93 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Mezquita de Granada (56 km)

    Fonelas: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fonelas?

    Solana del Zamborino (heritage site, about 7 km), Yacimiento Arqueológico de Cueva Horá (heritage site, about 13 km), Necrópolis Megalítica de Panoría (heritage site, about 15 km), Palacio de Los Condes de Villa Alegre (heritage site, about 16 km), Catedral de la Encarnación de Guadix (church, about 16 km), Beas de Guadix-Molino la Cuesta (viewpoint, about 20 km).

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

    85 places on Spotwander: 27 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 caves, 10 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Fonelas?

    Solana del Zamborino, about 7 km by road; Torre de Huélago (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Fonelas?

    Iglesia Parroquial de la Virgen de Los Dolores, about 1 km by road; Ermita de San Torcuato (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Fonelas?

    Cerro Mencal Menor, about 12 km by road; Surco Intrabético (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fonelas?

    Start in Fonelas, visit Solana del Zamborino, then Catedral de la Encarnación de Guadix, then Palacio de Los Condes de Villa Alegre, then Necrópolis Megalítica de Panoría, then Yacimiento Arqueológico de Cueva Horá, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fonelas?

    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 Fonelas

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