Granada district, Andalusia, Spain

Places to visit near Granada

Granada is a city in Granada district, Andalusia, Spain, home to about 234,325 people. Within 50 km by road there are 73 places to visit — 40 forts & heritage, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 churches and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Monasterio de La Cartuja (1 km), Basílica de San Juan de Dios (1 km) and Puerta de Elvira (1 km).

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

Granada at a glance

Location
Granada district, Andalusia, Spain
Population
about 234,325
Coordinates
37.1882° N, 3.6067° W
Places within 50 km
73 (71 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

Top places to visit near Granada

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

89 forts & heritage within 100 km of Granada. The closest is Puerta de Elvira (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Granada

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Granada. The closest is Cueva del Moro (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Granada

14 churches within 100 km of Granada. The closest is Ermita de San Juan de Letrán (1 km); the best-known is Basílica de San Juan de Dios (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Granada

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Granada. The closest is Jardín Botánico de la Universidad de Granada (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Granada

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Granada. The closest is Embalse de Quéntar (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Granada

9 beaches & coast within 100 km of Granada. The closest is Playa del Tesorillo (62 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Granada

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Granada
  2. 1 km Monasterio de San Jerónimo · church, Granada
  3. 1 km Basílica de San Juan de Dios · church, Granada
  4. 1 km Palacio Müller · heritage site, Granada
  5. 1 km Puerta de Elvira · heritage site, Granada
  6. 1 km Monaita Gate · gateway, Granada
  7. 1 km Back to Granada

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From travellers near Granada

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    Within 15 km of Granada

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Granada by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4089Puerta de Elvira (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints815Cueva del Moro (12 km)
    Churches614Ermita de San Juan de Letrán (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens514Jardín Botánico de la Universidad de Granada (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs59Embalse de Quéntar (19 km)
    Beaches & coast09Playa del Tesorillo (62 km)
    Museums37Casa Museo Sefardí (2 km)
    Other attractions36Homenaje A Los Emigrantes Granadinos (1 km)
    Parks24Parque Federico García Lorca (2 km)
    Caves02Cueva de Nerja (65 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mezquita de Granada (2 km)
    Buddhist sites01Stupa Karma Guen (77 km)

    Granada: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Granada?

    Monasterio de La Cartuja (attraction, about 1 km), Basílica de San Juan de Dios (church, about 1 km), Puerta de Elvira (heritage site, about 1 km), Palacio Müller (heritage site, about 1 km), Monasterio de San Jerónimo (church, about 1 km), Monaita Gate (gateway, about 1 km).

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

    73 places on Spotwander: 40 forts & heritage, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 churches, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Granada?

    Puerta de Elvira, about 1 km by road; Palacio Müller (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Granada?

    Cueva del Moro, about 12 km by road; Cuevas y Cruces de la Sierra de la Alfaguara (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Granada?

    Ermita de San Juan de Letrán, about 1 km by road; Basílica de San Juan de Dios (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Granada?

    Start in Granada, visit Monasterio de San Jerónimo, then Basílica de San Juan de Dios, then Palacio Müller, then Puerta de Elvira, then Monaita Gate, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Granada?

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

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