Huesca district, Aragon, Spain

Places to visit near Jaca

Jaca is a town in Huesca district, Aragon, Spain, home to about 13,396 people. Within 50 km by road there are 68 places to visit — 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 churches, 12 forts & heritage and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Catedral de Jaca (1 km), Monasterio de Santa Cruz-Monjas Benedictinas (1 km) and Jaca Citadel (1 km).

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Jaca, Aragon
Jaca, Huesca district, Aragon, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Jaca at a glance

Location
Huesca district, Aragon, Spain
Population
about 13,396
Coordinates
42.5690° N, 0.5499° W
Places within 50 km
68 (34 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Jaca

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Jaca: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Jaca

59 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Jaca. The closest is Rapitán (3 km); the best-known is Peña Oroel / Peña Uruel (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Jaca

44 churches within 100 km of Jaca. The closest is Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen (1 km); the best-known is Catedral de Jaca (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Jaca

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Jaca. The closest is Jaca Citadel (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Jaca

30 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Jaca. The closest is Ibon de Astun (Truchas) (35 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Jaca

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Jaca. The closest is Sierras de San Juan de La Peña y Peña Oroel (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Jaca

5 caves within 100 km of Jaca. The closest is Gruta Casteret (55 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Jaca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 14 km on the road.

  1. Start in Jaca
  2. 1 km Monasterio de Santa Cruz-Monjas Benedictinas · church, Huesca
  3. 3 km Fuerte de Rapitán · heritage site, Huesca
  4. 5 km Iglesia de San Juan Bautista · church, Huesca
  5. 4 km Jaca Citadel · heritage site, Huesca
  6. 1 km Catedral de Jaca · church, Huesca
  7. 0 km Back to Jaca

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From travellers near Jaca

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    Within 15 km of Jaca

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Jaca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1659Rapitán (3 km)
    Churches2944Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1244Jaca Citadel (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs530Ibon de Astun (Truchas) (35 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens19Sierras de San Juan de La Peña y Peña Oroel (15 km)
    Caves05Gruta Casteret (55 km)
    Treks33Aragonese Way (12 km)
    Waterfalls03Cascade du Pont d'Espagne (57 km)
    Museums03Museo Arqueológico Provincial de Huesca (61 km)
    Other attractions22Torre del Reloj - Torre de la Cárcel (1 km)

    Jaca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Jaca?

    Catedral de Jaca (church, about 1 km), Monasterio de Santa Cruz-Monjas Benedictinas (church, about 1 km), Jaca Citadel (heritage site, about 1 km), Fuerte de Rapitán (heritage site, about 3 km), Iglesia de San Juan Bautista (church, about 4 km), Peña Oroel / Peña Uruel (viewpoint, about 7 km).

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

    68 places on Spotwander: 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 churches, 12 forts & heritage, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Jaca?

    Rapitán, about 3 km by road; Albarún (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Jaca?

    Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen, about 1 km by road; Catedral de Jaca (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Jaca?

    Jaca Citadel, about 1 km by road; Fuerte de Rapitán (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Jaca?

    Start in Jaca, visit Monasterio de Santa Cruz-Monjas Benedictinas, then Fuerte de Rapitán, then Iglesia de San Juan Bautista, then Jaca Citadel, then Catedral de Jaca, and drive back — about 14 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Jaca?

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

    Towns near Jaca

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