Granada district, Andalusia, Spain

Places to visit near Lújar

Lújar is a town in Granada district, Andalusia, Spain, home to about 500 people. Within 50 km by road there are 84 places to visit — 18 forts & heritage, 19 beaches & coast, 10 churches and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Faro de Castell de Ferro (11 km), Iglesia de la Divina Pastora (14 km) and Torre del Cautor (15 km).

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

Lújar at a glance

Location
Granada district, Andalusia, Spain
Population
about 500
Coordinates
36.7883° N, 3.4040° W
Places within 50 km
84 (32 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Lújar

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

70 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lújar. The closest is Castell de Ferro (10 km); the best-known is Torre del Cautor (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Lújar

20 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lújar. The closest is Playa de Cambriles (10 km); the best-known is Faro de Castell de Ferro (11 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Lújar

20 churches within 100 km of Lújar. The closest is Santo Cristo de Cabrilla (1 km); the best-known is Iglesia de la Divina Pastora (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lújar

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lújar. The closest is Puerto de Haza del Lino (11 km); the best-known is Mirador Embrujo de la Alpujarra (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lújar

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lújar. The closest is Reserva Natural Concertada Charca Suárez (18 km); the best-known is Falla de Nigüelas (31 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lújar

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lújar. The closest is Presa de Rules (14 km); the best-known is Embalse de Rules (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Lújar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 76 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lújar
  2. 15 km Playa de La Mamola · beach, Granada
  3. 1 km Torre del Cautor · heritage site, Granada
  4. 10 km Faro de Castell de Ferro · beach, Granada
  5. 17 km Iglesia de la Divina Pastora · church, Granada
  6. 18 km Embalse de Rules · lake, Granada
  7. 15 km Back to Lújar

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How to reach Lújar

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lújar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1870Castell de Ferro (10 km)
    Beaches & coast1920Playa de Cambriles (10 km)
    Churches1020Santo Cristo de Cabrilla (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints714Puerto de Haza del Lino (11 km)
    Other attractions914Fuente del Alamillo (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens310Reserva Natural Concertada Charca Suárez (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs69Presa de Rules (14 km)
    Caves89Cueva de la Castaña (7 km)
    Museums28Museo de Historia de Motril (14 km)
    Parks24Parque de Los Pueblos de América (14 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Mezquita de Granada (58 km)
    Buddhist sites01Stupa Karma Guen (83 km)

    Lújar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lújar?

    Faro de Castell de Ferro (beach, about 11 km), Iglesia de la Divina Pastora (church, about 14 km), Torre del Cautor (heritage site, about 15 km), Embalse de Rules (lake, about 15 km), Playa de La Mamola (beach, about 15 km), Torre de la Cebada (heritage site, about 19 km).

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

    84 places on Spotwander: 18 forts & heritage, 19 beaches & coast, 10 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lújar?

    Castell de Ferro, about 10 km by road; Torre de la Rijana (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Lújar?

    Playa de Cambriles, about 10 km by road; Faro de Castell de Ferro (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lújar?

    Santo Cristo de Cabrilla, about 1 km by road; Parroquia Inmaculada Concepción (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lújar?

    Start in Lújar, visit Playa de La Mamola, then Torre del Cautor, then Faro de Castell de Ferro, then Iglesia de la Divina Pastora, then Embalse de Rules, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lújar?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Lújar

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