Biscay district, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, Spain

Places to visit near Güeñes

Güeñes is a town in Biscay district, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, Spain, home to about 6,147 people. Within 50 km by road there are 76 places to visit — 23 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 13 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 caves. The must-see places are Castillo Concejuelo (7 km), Argalario (11 km) and Iglesia de San Bartolomé Apostol (12 km).

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Güeñes at a glance

Location
Biscay district, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, Spain
Population
about 6,147
Coordinates
43.2125° N, 3.0950° W
Places within 50 km
76 (76 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 Güeñes

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Forts & heritage near Güeñes

82 forts & heritage within 100 km of Güeñes. The closest is Castillo Concejuelo (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Güeñes

47 churches within 100 km of Güeñes. The closest is Iglesia de San Bartolomé Apostol (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Güeñes

29 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Güeñes. The closest is Argalario (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Güeñes

21 caves within 100 km of Güeñes. The closest is Torca del Calero del Agua (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Güeñes

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Güeñes. The closest is Areetako Hondartza (18 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Güeñes

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Güeñes. The closest is Gorbeiako Parke Naturala (37 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Güeñes

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Güeñes
  2. 7 km Castillo Concejuelo · heritage site, Cantabria
  3. 11 km Argalario · viewpoint, Biscay
  4. 5 km Iglesia de San Bartolomé Apostol · church, Biscay
  5. 6 km Pagasarriko Atxa · viewpoint, Biscay
  6. 4 km Ganekogorta · viewpoint, Biscay
  7. 12 km Back to Güeñes

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    Places near Güeñes by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2382Castillo Concejuelo (7 km)
    Churches1547Iglesia de San Bartolomé Apostol (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1329Argalario (11 km)
    Caves521Torca del Calero del Agua (31 km)
    Beaches & coast615Areetako Hondartza (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens411Gorbeiako Parke Naturala (37 km)
    Parks49Parque Los Hermanos (16 km)
    Museums39Guggenheim Museum Bilbao (18 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Bahía de Santoña (49 km)
    Waterfalls22Goiuriko Ur-jauzia Cascada de Gujuli (38 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Uribarriko Urtegia (67 km)
    Other attractions01Faro de Cabo Mayor (80 km)

    Güeñes: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Güeñes?

    Castillo Concejuelo (heritage site, about 7 km), Argalario (viewpoint, about 11 km), Iglesia de San Bartolomé Apostol (church, about 12 km), Ganekogorta (viewpoint, about 12 km), Pagasarriko Atxa (viewpoint, about 15 km), Parque Los Hermanos (park, about 16 km).

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

    76 places on Spotwander: 23 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 caves, 6 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Güeñes?

    Castillo Concejuelo, about 7 km by road; Lamuza Jauregia (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Güeñes?

    Iglesia de San Bartolomé Apostol, about 12 km by road; Andra Maria Basilika / Basílica de Santa María (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Güeñes?

    Argalario, about 11 km by road; Ganekogorta (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Güeñes?

    Start in Güeñes, visit Castillo Concejuelo, then Argalario, then Iglesia de San Bartolomé Apostol, then Pagasarriko Atxa, then Ganekogorta, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Güeñes?

    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 Güeñes

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