Asturias district, Asturias, Spain

Places to visit near Grado

Grado is a town in Asturias district, Asturias, Spain, home to about 11,033 people. Within 50 km by road there are 186 places to visit — 85 forts & heritage, 41 churches, 12 museums and 12 caves. The must-see places are Capilla de Los Dolores (1 km), Palacio de Miranda-Valdecarzana (1 km) and Torre de Villanueva (4 km).

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Grado, Asturias
Grado, Asturias district, Asturias, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Grado at a glance

Location
Asturias district, Asturias, Spain
Population
about 11,033
Coordinates
43.3880° N, 6.0743° W
Places within 50 km
186 (87 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Grado

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Grado: 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 Grado

100 forts & heritage within 100 km of Grado. The closest is El Calabión (1 km); the best-known is Palacio de Miranda-Valdecarzana (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Grado

67 churches within 100 km of Grado. The closest is Capilla de Los Dolores (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Grado

15 museums within 100 km of Grado. The closest is Museo Prerrománico de Santianes (16 km); the best-known is Museum of Fine Arts of Asturias (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Grado

14 caves within 100 km of Grado. The closest is Cueva Gatos (9 km); the best-known is La Lluera I (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Grado

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Grado. The closest is Cadaval (20 km); the best-known is Monte Naranco (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Grado

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Grado. The closest is Meandros del Nora (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Grado

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 33 km on the road.

  1. Start in Grado
  2. 1 km Capilla de Los Dolores · church, Asturias
  3. 1 km Palacio de Miranda-Valdecarzana · heritage site, Asturias
  4. 8 km Palacio de Valdés-Bazán · heritage site, Asturias
  5. 10 km Palacio de Doriga · heritage site, Asturias
  6. 9 km Torre de Villanueva · heritage site, Asturias
  7. 4 km Back to Grado

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How to reach Grado

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    Within 15 km of Grado

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Grado by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage85100El Calabión (1 km)
    Churches4167Capilla de Los Dolores (1 km)
    Museums1215Museo Prerrománico de Santianes (16 km)
    Other attractions1515Monumento A Arturo Fernández (11 km)
    Caves1214Cueva Gatos (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints57Cadaval (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Meandros del Nora (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55El Furacón (12 km)
    Waterfalls44Cascada de Bolgues (9 km)
    Parks33Villa Magdalena (22 km)
    Treks11Desfiladero de Las Xanas (19 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Ría de Villaviciosa (69 km)
    Beaches & coast01Faro de Tapia de Casariego (92 km)

    Grado: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Grado?

    Capilla de Los Dolores (church, about 1 km), Palacio de Miranda-Valdecarzana (heritage site, about 1 km), Torre de Villanueva (heritage site, about 4 km), Palacio de Doriga (heritage site, about 7 km), Palacio de Valdés-Bazán (heritage site, about 9 km), San Pedro de Nora (church, about 12 km).

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

    186 places on Spotwander: 85 forts & heritage, 41 churches, 12 museums, 15 other attractions, 12 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Grado?

    El Calabión, about 1 km by road; Antigua Mercado de Pescado (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Grado?

    Capilla de Los Dolores, about 1 km by road; Monasteriu de San Salvador (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Grado?

    Museo Prerrománico de Santianes, about 16 km by road; Museum of Fine Arts of Asturias (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Grado?

    Start in Grado, visit Capilla de Los Dolores, then Palacio de Miranda-Valdecarzana, then Palacio de Valdés-Bazán, then Palacio de Doriga, then Torre de Villanueva, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Grado?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Grado

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