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Gradefes

Gradefes is a town in León district, Castile and León, Spain of about 1,175 people. Within 50 km by road there are 59 places to visit: 23 forts & heritage, 18 churches and 2 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Monasterio de Santa María de Gradefes, Monasterio de San Miguel de Escalada and Monasterio de San Pedro de Eslonza.

42.6240° N, 5.2269° WPop. 1,175

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Within 30 km22 places
Within 50 km59
Must-see105
Notable36
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Gradefes

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:02 pm

161 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Gradefes
  2. Monasterio de San Miguel de Escaladachurch · 30 min
  3. Monasterio de San Pedro de Eslonzaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Lanciaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Castillo de Ceaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. La Camperonaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Gradefes
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Gradefes?

Monasterio de Santa María de Gradefes (heritage site, about 1 km), Monasterio de San Miguel de Escalada (church, about 11 km), Monasterio de San Pedro de Eslonza (heritage site, about 14 km), Lancia (heritage site, about 25 km), Castillo de Cea (heritage site, about 31 km), La Camperona (viewpoint, about 32 km).

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

59 places on Spotwander: 23 forts & heritage, 18 churches, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Gradefes?

Monasterio de Santa María de Gradefes, about 1 km by road; Castillo de Villapadierna (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Gradefes?

Monasterio de San Miguel de Escalada, about 11 km by road; Ermita de Las Mercedes (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gradefes?

Start in Gradefes, visit Monasterio de San Miguel de Escalada, then Monasterio de San Pedro de Eslonza, then Lancia, then Castillo de Cea, then La Camperona, and drive back — about 161 km by road in all.