Almeria district, Andalusia, Spain

Places to visit near Macael

Macael is a town in Almeria district, Andalusia, Spain, home to about 6,090 people. Within 50 km by road there are 178 places to visit — 29 forts & heritage, 48 churches, 27 caves and 24 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Calar Alto (31 km), Castillo de Gérgal (39 km) and Fort Bravo / Texas Hollywood (42 km).

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Macael, Andalusia
Macael, Almeria district, Andalusia, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Macael at a glance

Location
Almeria district, Andalusia, Spain
Population
about 6,090
Coordinates
37.3332° N, 2.3009° W
Places within 50 km
178 (5 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 Macael

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Forts & heritage near Macael

57 forts & heritage within 100 km of Macael. The closest is Castillo de Tahal (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Macael

55 churches within 100 km of Macael. The closest is Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora del Rosario (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Macael

27 caves within 100 km of Macael. The closest is Cueva del Gato (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Macael

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Macael. The closest is Cerro del Mojón (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Macael

18 museums within 100 km of Macael. The closest is Centro de Interpretación del Mármol (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Macael

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Macael. The closest is Monumento Natural Piedra Lobera (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Macael

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Macael
  2. 4 km Centro Pérez Siquier · museum, Almeria
  3. 1 km Museo Casa Ibáñez · museum, Region of Murcia
  4. 10 km Iglesia de San Ramón Nonato · church, Almeria
  5. 6 km Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora del Rosario · church, Almeria
  6. 1 km Centro de Interpretación del Mármol · museum, Region of Murcia
  7. 0 km Back to Macael

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Macael by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2957Castillo de Tahal (15 km)
    Churches4855Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora del Rosario (1 km)
    Caves2727Cueva del Gato (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2426Cerro del Mojón (8 km)
    Museums1618Centro de Interpretación del Mármol (1 km)
    Other attractions1618Fuente Los Caños (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens716Monumento Natural Piedra Lobera (25 km)
    Parks45Área de Descanso Acueducto Los Arcos (16 km)
    Beaches & coast05Playa de Garrucha (57 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Embalse de Cuevas del Almanzora (43 km)
    Treks22Sendero del Talco (15 km)
    Waterfalls22Cascada Seca de Ivonne (44 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Isla de San Andrés (66 km)
    Buddhist sites11Convento de San José (44 km)

    Macael: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Macael?

    Centro de Interpretación del Mármol (museum, about 1 km), Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora del Rosario (church, about 1 km), Centro Pérez Siquier (museum, about 4 km), Museo Casa Ibáñez (museum, about 4 km), Iglesia de San Ramón Nonato (church, about 6 km), Iglesia de San Ginés de la Jara (church, about 7 km).

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

    178 places on Spotwander: 29 forts & heritage, 48 churches, 27 caves, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Macael?

    Castillo de Tahal, about 15 km by road; Los Arcos (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Macael?

    Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora del Rosario, about 1 km by road; Iglesia de San Ramón Nonato (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Macael?

    Cueva del Gato, about 13 km by road; Cueva de la Paloma (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Macael?

    Start in Macael, visit Centro Pérez Siquier, then Museo Casa Ibáñez, then Iglesia de San Ramón Nonato, then Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora del Rosario, then Centro de Interpretación del Mármol, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Macael?

    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 Macael

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