Granada district, Andalusia, Spain

Places to visit near Lanjarón

Lanjarón is a town in Granada district, Andalusia, Spain, home to about 3,773 people. Within 50 km by road there are 99 places to visit — 34 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Castillo de Lanjarón (1 km), Embalse de Rules (6 km) and Castillo de Mondùjar (8 km).

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Lanjarón, Andalusia
Lanjarón, Granada district, Andalusia, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lanjarón at a glance

Location
Granada district, Andalusia, Spain
Population
about 3,773
Coordinates
36.9185° N, 3.4818° W
Places within 50 km
99 (69 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 Lanjarón

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

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

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Churches near Lanjarón

23 churches within 100 km of Lanjarón. The closest is Ermita de San Sebastián (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lanjarón

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lanjarón. The closest is Mirador Embrujo de la Alpujarra (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Lanjarón

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lanjarón. The closest is Faro de Castell de Ferro (31 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lanjarón

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lanjarón. The closest is Falla de Nigüelas (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lanjarón

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lanjarón. The closest is Embalse de Rules (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Lanjarón

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 Lanjarón
  2. 1 km Castillo de Lanjarón · heritage site, Granada
  3. 7 km Castillo de Mondùjar · heritage site, Granada
  4. 4 km Embalse de Béznar · lake, Granada
  5. 10 km Embalse de Rules · lake, Granada
  6. 11 km Mirador Embrujo de la Alpujarra · viewpoint, Granada
  7. 9 km Back to Lanjarón

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How to reach Lanjarón

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    Within 15 km of Lanjarón

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lanjarón by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3473Castillo de Lanjarón (1 km)
    Churches1723Ermita de San Sebastián (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints812Mirador Embrujo de la Alpujarra (9 km)
    Other attractions710Fuente de Matemarqués (4 km)
    Beaches & coast710Faro de Castell de Ferro (31 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens59Falla de Nigüelas (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs68Embalse de Rules (6 km)
    Caves67Cueva de Sortes (6 km)
    Museums36Parque de Las Ciencias (37 km)
    Parks33Parque El Majuelo (35 km)
    Waterfalls22Dique 24 (8 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mezquita de Granada (39 km)
    Buddhist sites01Stupa Karma Guen (75 km)

    Lanjarón: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lanjarón?

    Castillo de Lanjarón (heritage site, about 1 km), Embalse de Rules (lake, about 6 km), Castillo de Mondùjar (heritage site, about 8 km), Embalse de Béznar (lake, about 8 km), Mirador Embrujo de la Alpujarra (viewpoint, about 9 km), Torre de la Cebada (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

    99 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 other attractions, 7 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lanjarón?

    Castillo de Lanjarón, about 1 km by road; Puente de Tablate (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lanjarón?

    Ermita de San Sebastián, about 1 km by road; Iglesia Parroquial de Santa Ana (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lanjarón?

    Mirador Embrujo de la Alpujarra, about 9 km by road; Cerro del Caballo (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lanjarón?

    Start in Lanjarón, visit Castillo de Lanjarón, then Castillo de Mondùjar, then Embalse de Béznar, then Embalse de Rules, then Mirador Embrujo de la Alpujarra, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lanjarón?

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

    Towns near Lanjarón

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