Granada district, Andalusia, Spain

Places to visit near Illora

Illora is a town in Granada district, Andalusia, Spain, home to about 10,440 people. Within 50 km by road there are 64 places to visit — 42 forts & heritage, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 churches and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Iglesia de la Encarnaciòn (1 km), Castillo de Íllora (1 km) and Torre de la Mesa (5 km).

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Illora at a glance

Location
Granada district, Andalusia, Spain
Population
about 10,440
Coordinates
37.2877° N, 3.8811° W
Places within 50 km
64 (64 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 Illora

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

118 forts & heritage within 100 km of Illora. The closest is Castillo de Íllora (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Illora

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Illora. The closest is Sierra de Cogollos (39 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Illora

16 churches within 100 km of Illora. The closest is Iglesia de la Encarnaciòn (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Illora

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Illora. The closest is Jardín Botánico de la Universidad de Granada (34 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Illora

11 museums within 100 km of Illora. The closest is Casa-Museo Federico García Lorca (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Illora

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Illora. The closest is Playa Cantarriján (77 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Illora

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Illora
  2. 1 km Iglesia de la Encarnaciòn · church, Granada
  3. 1 km Castillo de Íllora · heritage site, Granada
  4. 5 km Torre de la Mesa · heritage site, Granada
  5. 7 km Torre de Mingoandrés · heritage site, Granada
  6. 17 km Peña de Los Gitanos · heritage site, Granada
  7. 11 km Back to Illora

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How to reach Illora

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Illora by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage42118Castillo de Íllora (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints419Sierra de Cogollos (39 km)
    Churches516Iglesia de la Encarnaciòn (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens216Jardín Botánico de la Universidad de Granada (34 km)
    Museums311Casa-Museo Federico García Lorca (34 km)
    Beaches & coast011Playa Cantarriján (77 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs37Embalse de Colomera (25 km)
    Other attractions27Monasterio de La Cartuja (34 km)
    Parks26Parque Federico García Lorca (34 km)
    Caves03Cueva de Los Murciélagos (59 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Mezquita de Granada (35 km)
    Buddhist sites01Stupa Karma Guen (69 km)

    Illora: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Illora?

    Iglesia de la Encarnaciòn (church, about 1 km), Castillo de Íllora (heritage site, about 1 km), Torre de la Mesa (heritage site, about 5 km), Peña de Los Gitanos (heritage site, about 11 km), Torre de Mingoandrés (heritage site, about 12 km), Atalaya de Los Anillos (heritage site, about 13 km).

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

    64 places on Spotwander: 42 forts & heritage, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 churches, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Illora?

    Castillo de Íllora, about 1 km by road; Torre de la Mesa (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Illora?

    Sierra de Cogollos, about 39 km by road; Cuevas y Cruces de la Sierra de la Alfaguara (40 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Illora?

    Iglesia de la Encarnaciòn, about 1 km by road; Monasterio de San Jerónimo (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Illora?

    Start in Illora, visit Iglesia de la Encarnaciòn, then Castillo de Íllora, then Torre de la Mesa, then Torre de Mingoandrés, then Peña de Los Gitanos, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Illora?

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

    Towns near Illora

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Illora’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.