Asturias district, Asturias, Spain

Places to visit near Illas

Illas is a town in Asturias district, Asturias, Spain, home to about 1,014 people. Within 50 km by road there are 194 places to visit — 85 forts & heritage, 43 churches, 13 museums and 10 caves. The must-see places are Iglesia de Arlós (7 km), Palacio de Maqua (10 km) and Teatro Armando Palacio Valdés (10 km).

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

Illas at a glance

Location
Asturias district, Asturias, Spain
Population
about 1,014
Coordinates
43.4972° N, 5.9750° W
Places within 50 km
194 (85 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Illas

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Forts & heritage near Illas

100 forts & heritage within 100 km of Illas. The closest is Casa de "Pacho Cuevas" (7 km); the best-known is Palacio de Maqua (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Illas

69 churches within 100 km of Illas. The closest is Iglesia de San Cipriano (4 km); the best-known is Iglesia de Arlós (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Illas

18 museums within 100 km of Illas. The closest is Museo de la Historia Urbana de Avilés (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Illas

14 caves within 100 km of Illas. The closest is Gruta de Arbedales (3 km); the best-known is La Lluera I (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Illas

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Illas. The closest is Playa de Santa María del Mar (11 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Illas

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Illas. The closest is Humedal de La Furta (11 km); the best-known is Embalse de Tresona / Trasona (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Illas

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Illas
  2. 7 km Iglesia de Arlós · church, Asturias
  3. 10 km Teatro Armando Palacio Valdés · heritage site, Asturias
  4. 1 km Museo de la Historia Urbana de Avilés · museum, Asturias
  5. 1 km Iglesia de Santo Tomás de Canterbury · church, Asturias
  6. 1 km Palacio de Maqua · heritage site, Asturias
  7. 10 km Back to Illas

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How to reach Illas

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    Within 15 km of Illas

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Illas by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage85100Casa de "Pacho Cuevas" (7 km)
    Churches4369Iglesia de San Cipriano (4 km)
    Museums1318Museo de la Historia Urbana de Avilés (10 km)
    Caves1014Gruta de Arbedales (3 km)
    Beaches & coast1314Playa de Santa María del Mar (11 km)
    Other attractions1010Madreñogiro (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs77Humedal de La Furta (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints57Pico Santofirme (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens17Meandros del Nora (16 km)
    Parks33Parque de Ferrera (9 km)
    Waterfalls22Cascada de Friera (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Ría de Avilés (12 km)
    Treks11Northern Route (Asturia) (20 km)

    Illas: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Illas?

    Iglesia de Arlós (church, about 7 km), Palacio de Maqua (heritage site, about 10 km), Teatro Armando Palacio Valdés (heritage site, about 10 km), Museo de la Historia Urbana de Avilés (museum, about 10 km), Iglesia de Santo Tomás de Canterbury (church, about 10 km), Oscar Niemeyer International Cultural Centre (museum, about 10 km).

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

    194 places on Spotwander: 85 forts & heritage, 43 churches, 13 museums, 10 caves, 13 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Illas?

    Casa de "Pacho Cuevas", about 7 km by road; Balsera Palace (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Illas?

    Iglesia de San Cipriano, about 4 km by road; Iglesia de Arlós (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Illas?

    Museo de la Historia Urbana de Avilés, about 10 km by road; Oscar Niemeyer International Cultural Centre (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Illas?

    Start in Illas, visit Iglesia de Arlós, then Teatro Armando Palacio Valdés, then Museo de la Historia Urbana de Avilés, then Iglesia de Santo Tomás de Canterbury, then Palacio de Maqua, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Illas?

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

    Towns near Illas

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