Almeria district, Andalusia, Spain

Places to visit near Illar

Illar is a town in Almeria district, Andalusia, Spain, home to about 415 people. Within 50 km by road there are 152 places to visit — 33 forts & heritage, 29 churches, 24 hill stations & viewpoints and 17 caves. The must-see places are Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Anunciación (4 km), Yacimiento Los Millares (13 km) and Castillo de Gérgal (22 km).

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Illar, Andalusia
Illar, Almeria district, Andalusia, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Illar at a glance

Location
Almeria district, Andalusia, Spain
Population
about 415
Coordinates
36.9856° N, 2.6387° W
Places within 50 km
152 (23 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 Illar

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

45 forts & heritage within 100 km of Illar. The closest is Fortaleza «Pago de Los Nietos» (6 km); the best-known is Yacimiento Los Millares (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Illar

31 churches within 100 km of Illar. The closest is San Juan Bautista (3 km); the best-known is Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Anunciación (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Illar

29 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Illar. The closest is Peñón de la Reina (8 km); the best-known is Puntal (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Illar

17 caves within 100 km of Illar. The closest is Cueva del Cigarro (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Illar

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Illar. The closest is Balsa de la Chanata (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Illar

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Illar. The closest is Cala de La Garrofa (26 km); the best-known is Faro del Puerto de Almería (29 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Illar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 80 km on the road.

  1. Start in Illar
  2. 4 km Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Anunciación · church, Almeria
  3. 10 km Yacimiento Los Millares · heritage site, Almeria
  4. 11 km Zona Arqueológica de el Chuche · heritage site, Almeria
  5. 17 km Western Leone · park, Almeria
  6. 16 km Castillo de Gérgal · heritage site, Almeria
  7. 22 km Back to Illar

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Illar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3345Fortaleza «Pago de Los Nietos» (6 km)
    Churches2931San Juan Bautista (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2429Peñón de la Reina (8 km)
    Other attractions1921Balsica Salobre (8 km)
    Caves1717Cueva del Cigarro (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs912Balsa de la Chanata (12 km)
    Beaches & coast410Cala de La Garrofa (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens28Tabernas Desert (19 km)
    Museums77Ethnographic Museum (5 km)
    Parks44Western Leone (22 km)
    Waterfalls44Las Canales (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Isla de San Andrés (84 km)

    Illar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Illar?

    Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Anunciación (church, about 4 km), Yacimiento Los Millares (heritage site, about 13 km), Castillo de Gérgal (heritage site, about 22 km), Western Leone (park, about 22 km), Zona Arqueológica de el Chuche (heritage site, about 23 km), San Juan Bautista (church, about 3 km).

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

    152 places on Spotwander: 33 forts & heritage, 29 churches, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 other attractions, 17 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Illar?

    Fortaleza «Pago de Los Nietos», about 6 km by road; Ermita de Las Ánimas (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Illar?

    San Juan Bautista, about 3 km by road; Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Anunciación (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Illar?

    Peñón de la Reina, about 8 km by road; Molinero (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Illar?

    Start in Illar, visit Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Anunciación, then Yacimiento Los Millares, then Zona Arqueológica de el Chuche, then Western Leone, then Castillo de Gérgal, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Illar?

    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 Illar

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