Places to visit near

La Carrera

La Carrera is a town in Ávila district, Castile and León, Spain. Within 50 km by road there are 164 places to visit: 31 forts & heritage, 35 churches and 39 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Mirador del Puerto de Tornavacas, Covacha and Calvitero.

40.3478° N, 5.5547° W

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Within 30 km67 places
Within 50 km164
Must-see58
Notable188
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from La Carrera

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:47 pm

71 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave La Carrera
  2. Parque Regional Sierra de Gredosnature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Mirador del Puerto de Tornavacasviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Calviteroviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Reserva Natural Garganta de Los Infiernosnature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Covachaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in La Carrera
Today’s loopLa CarreraStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near La Carrera?

Mirador del Puerto de Tornavacas (viewpoint, about 16 km), Covacha (viewpoint, about 19 km), Calvitero (viewpoint, about 21 km), Reserva Natural Garganta de Los Infiernos (nature spot, about 23 km), Ermita de Santísimo Cristo del Caño (church, about 3 km), Museo de la Judía (museum, about 3 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of La Carrera?

164 places on Spotwander: 31 forts & heritage, 35 churches, 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 waterfalls, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to La Carrera?

Castle of El Barco de Ávila, about 3 km by road; Castillo de Valdecorneja (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to La Carrera?

Ermita de Santísimo Cristo del Caño, about 3 km by road; Iglesia de la Asunción de Nuestra Señora (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from La Carrera?

Start in La Carrera, visit Parque Regional Sierra de Gredos, then Mirador del Puerto de Tornavacas, then Calvitero, then Reserva Natural Garganta de Los Infiernos, then Covacha, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.