Álava district, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, Spain

Places to visit near Leza

Leza is a town in Álava district, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, Spain, home to about 229 people. Within 50 km by road there are 71 places to visit — 29 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 caves. The must-see places are La Hoya (5 km), Church of Santa María de Los Reyes (5 km) and San Esteban (8 km).

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Leza, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country
Leza, Álava district, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Leza at a glance

Location
Álava district, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, Spain
Population
about 229
Coordinates
42.5655° N, 2.6332° W
Places within 50 km
71 (61 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 and caves

Top places to visit near Leza

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Leza: 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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Things to see near Leza, by type

Forts & heritage near Leza

55 forts & heritage within 100 km of Leza. The closest is Dolmen El Sotillo (2 km); the best-known is La Hoya (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Leza

37 churches within 100 km of Leza. The closest is Church of Santa María de Los Reyes (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Leza

30 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Leza. The closest is Eskamelo (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Leza

9 caves within 100 km of Leza. The closest is Cueva de Peña Cuervo (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Leza

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Leza. The closest is ZEPA-ZEC Salburua BBE-KBE (41 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Leza

5 museums within 100 km of Leza. The closest is Armoury Museum (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Leza

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 56 km on the road.

  1. Start in Leza
  2. 5 km La Hoya · heritage site, Rioja
  3. 1 km Church of Santa María de Los Reyes · church, Rioja
  4. 12 km Iglesia de Santa María · church, Rioja
  5. 5 km Hospital de San Juan de Acre · heritage site, Rioja
  6. 25 km San Esteban · church, Rioja
  7. 8 km Back to Leza

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From travellers near Leza

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How to reach Leza

    All places near Leza by distance

    Within 15 km of Leza

    • Recilla · viewpoint · Álava · ~6 km
    • Palomares · viewpoint · Álava · ~6 km

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Leza by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2955Dolmen El Sotillo (2 km)
    Churches2337Church of Santa María de Los Reyes (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints630Eskamelo (5 km)
    Caves19Cueva de Peña Cuervo (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27ZEPA-ZEC Salburua BBE-KBE (41 km)
    Museums55Armoury Museum (39 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Pantano de La Grajera (21 km)
    Parks23Parque del Iregua (27 km)
    Waterfalls02Nervión Waterfall (63 km)
    Other attractions11Torre Abacial (5 km)

    Leza: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Leza?

    La Hoya (heritage site, about 5 km), Church of Santa María de Los Reyes (church, about 5 km), San Esteban (church, about 8 km), Iglesia de Santa María (church, about 15 km), Hospital de San Juan de Acre (heritage site, about 20 km), Pantano de La Grajera (lake, about 21 km).

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

    71 places on Spotwander: 29 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 cave, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Leza?

    Dolmen El Sotillo, about 2 km by road; Dolmen San Martín (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Leza?

    Church of Santa María de Los Reyes, about 5 km by road; Erregeen Andre Mariaren Eliza (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Leza?

    Eskamelo, about 5 km by road; Cervera (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Leza?

    Start in Leza, visit La Hoya, then Church of Santa María de Los Reyes, then Iglesia de Santa María, then Hospital de San Juan de Acre, then San Esteban, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Leza?

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

    Towns near Leza

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