Granada district, Andalusia, Spain

Places to visit near Freila

Freila is a town in Granada district, Andalusia, Spain, home to about 1,051 people. Within 50 km by road there are 110 places to visit — 32 forts & heritage, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 churches and 21 caves. The must-see places are Embalse del Negratín (9 km), Alcazaba de Baza (16 km) and Iglesia Mayor (16 km).

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

Freila at a glance

Location
Granada district, Andalusia, Spain
Population
about 1,051
Coordinates
37.5299° N, 2.9083° W
Places within 50 km
110 (16 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 Freila

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Freila: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Freila

81 forts & heritage within 100 km of Freila. The closest is Castillo de Freila (1 km); the best-known is Alcazaba de Baza (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Freila

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Freila. The closest is Cerro Jabalcón (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Freila

23 churches within 100 km of Freila. The closest is Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza (11 km); the best-known is Iglesia Mayor (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Freila

21 caves within 100 km of Freila. The closest is Cuevas de la Matanza (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Freila

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Freila. The closest is Granada Geopark (16 km); the best-known is Parque Natural Sierra de Baza (27 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Freila

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Freila. The closest is Fuente de Los Caños (1 km); the best-known is Embalse del Negratín (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Freila

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Freila
  2. 1 km Fuente de Los Caños · lake, Granada
  3. 16 km Alcazaba de Baza · heritage site, Granada
  4. 1 km Iglesia Mayor · church, Granada
  5. 6 km Cerro Cepero · heritage site, Granada
  6. 19 km Embalse del Negratín · lake, Granada
  7. 9 km Back to Freila

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How to reach Freila

    All places near Freila by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Freila by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3281Castillo de Freila (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1527Cerro Jabalcón (12 km)
    Churches1223Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza (11 km)
    Caves2121Cuevas de la Matanza (12 km)
    Other attractions1619Fuente del Lavadero (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens212Granada Geopark (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs48Fuente de Los Caños (1 km)
    Museums58Museo Arqueológico de Baza (16 km)
    Parks14Parque de la Alameda (16 km)
    Waterfalls22Pilón Azul (35 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Mezquita de Granada (90 km)

    Freila: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Freila?

    Embalse del Negratín (lake, about 9 km), Alcazaba de Baza (heritage site, about 16 km), Iglesia Mayor (church, about 16 km), Cerro Cepero (heritage site, about 20 km), Fuente de Los Caños (lake, about 1 km), Castillo de Freila (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    110 places on Spotwander: 32 forts & heritage, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 churches, 21 caves, 16 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Freila?

    Castillo de Freila, about 1 km by road; Torre del Llano de la Torre (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Freila?

    Cerro Jabalcón, about 12 km by road; Loma de Los Pinos (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Freila?

    Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza, about 11 km by road; Ermita de Santa Rita (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Freila?

    Start in Freila, visit Fuente de Los Caños, then Alcazaba de Baza, then Iglesia Mayor, then Cerro Cepero, then Embalse del Negratín, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Freila?

    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 Freila

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