Rioja district, Rioja, Spain

Places to visit near Herce

Herce is a town in Rioja district, Rioja, Spain, home to about 356 people. Within 50 km by road there are 89 places to visit — 23 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 27 caves and 9 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Castillo de Préjano (4 km), Castillo de Arnedillo (7 km) and Castillo de Arnedo (7 km).

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Herce at a glance

Location
Rioja district, Rioja, Spain
Population
about 356
Coordinates
42.2142° N, 2.1649° W
Places within 50 km
89 (25 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 Herce

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Forts & heritage near Herce

69 forts & heritage within 100 km of Herce. The closest is Castillo de Herce (1 km); the best-known is Castillo de Préjano (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Herce

31 churches within 100 km of Herce. The closest is Monasterio de Nuestra Señora de Vico (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Herce

27 caves within 100 km of Herce. The closest is Sima del Valiente (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Herce

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Herce. The closest is Peñalmonte (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Herce

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Herce. The closest is Cascada de San Tuste (6 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Herce

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Herce. The closest is Reserva de la Biosfera Valles del Leza, Jubera, Cidacos y Alhama (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Herce

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 Herce
  2. 7 km Castillo de Arnedillo · heritage site, Rioja
  3. 7 km Castillo de Préjano · heritage site, Rioja
  4. 7 km Reserva de la Biosfera Valles del Leza, Jubera, Cidacos y Alhama · nature spot, Rioja
  5. 19 km Castle of Quel · heritage site, Rioja
  6. 5 km Castillo de Arnedo · heritage site, Rioja
  7. 7 km Back to Herce

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Herce by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2369Castillo de Herce (1 km)
    Churches1331Monasterio de Nuestra Señora de Vico (3 km)
    Caves2727Sima del Valiente (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints919Peñalmonte (6 km)
    Waterfalls56Cascada de San Tuste (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Reserva de la Biosfera Valles del Leza, Jubera, Cidacos y Alhama (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs45Presa de Enciso (15 km)
    Parks24Parque de la Memoria de Sartaguda (27 km)
    Museums23Museo de la Romanizacion (24 km)
    Other attractions33Yacimiento Peña Portillo (13 km)

    Herce: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Herce?

    Castillo de Préjano (heritage site, about 4 km), Castillo de Arnedillo (heritage site, about 7 km), Castillo de Arnedo (heritage site, about 7 km), Reserva de la Biosfera Valles del Leza, Jubera, Cidacos y Alhama (nature spot, about 11 km), Castle of Quel (heritage site, about 12 km), Castillo de Herce (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    89 places on Spotwander: 23 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 27 caves, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest fort to Herce?

    Castillo de Herce, about 1 km by road; Castillo de Préjano (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Herce?

    Monasterio de Nuestra Señora de Vico, about 3 km by road; Iglesia de Santa María (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Herce?

    Sima del Valiente, about 6 km by road; Cueva Cidacos 1 (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Herce?

    Start in Herce, visit Castillo de Arnedillo, then Castillo de Préjano, then Reserva de la Biosfera Valles del Leza, Jubera, Cidacos y Alhama, then Castle of Quel, then Castillo de Arnedo, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Herce?

    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 Herce

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