Places to visit near

Maracena

Maracena is a town in Granada district, Andalusia, Spain of about 20,815 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit: 41 forts & heritage, 7 churches and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Monasterio de La Cartuja, Basílica de San Juan de Dios and Monasterio de San Jerónimo.

37.2076° N, 3.6349° WPop. 20,815

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Within 30 km48 places
Within 50 km75
Must-see177
Notable3
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Maracena

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:45 pm

50 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 Maracena
  2. Zona Arqueológica de Medina Elviraheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Villa Romana de Híjar En Las Gabiasheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Iglesia de Santa Anachurch · 30 min
  5. Cerro de la Encinaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Basílica de San Juan de Dioschurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Maracena
Today’s loopMaracenaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Maracena?

Monasterio de La Cartuja (attraction, about 4 km), Basílica de San Juan de Dios (church, about 5 km), Monasterio de San Jerónimo (church, about 5 km), Puerta de Elvira (heritage site, about 5 km), Palacio Müller (heritage site, about 5 km), Monaita Gate (gateway, about 5 km).

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

75 places on Spotwander: 41 forts & heritage, 7 churches, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Maracena?

Puerta de Elvira, about 5 km by road; Palacio Müller (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Maracena?

Iglesia de Maracena, about 1 km by road; Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora del Rosario (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Maracena?

Start in Maracena, visit Zona Arqueológica de Medina Elvira, then Villa Romana de Híjar En Las Gabias, then Iglesia de Santa Ana, then Cerro de la Encina, then Basílica de San Juan de Dios, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.