Almeria district, Andalusia, Spain

Places to visit near María

María is a town in Almeria district, Andalusia, Spain, home to about 1,560 people. Within 50 km by road there are 129 places to visit — 33 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 29 caves and 9 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Sierra de María-Los Vélez Natural Park (4 km), Castillo de Vélez-Blanco (8 km) and Castillo de Xiquena (20 km).

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

María at a glance

Location
Almeria district, Andalusia, Spain
Population
about 1,560
Coordinates
37.7102° N, 2.1645° W
Places within 50 km
129 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near María

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

61 forts & heritage within 100 km of María. The closest is Castle of the Marquises of the Vélez (8 km); the best-known is Castillo de Vélez-Blanco (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near María

34 churches within 100 km of María. The closest is Iglesia de la Magdalena (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near María

31 caves within 100 km of María. The closest is Cueva del Queso (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near María

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of María. The closest is Lavadero del Hoyo (1 km); the best-known is Sierra de María-Los Vélez Natural Park (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near María

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of María. The closest is Puntal del Morral (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near María

14 museums within 100 km of María. The closest is Centro de Interpretación de la Cultura del Agua, El Alporchón (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from María

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in María
  2. 1 km Lavadero del Hoyo · nature spot, Almeria
  3. 3 km Jardín Botánico Umbría de la Virgen · nature spot, Almeria
  4. 9 km Castillo de Vélez-Blanco · heritage site, Almeria
  5. 12 km Castillo de Xiquena · heritage site, Region of Murcia
  6. 16 km Sierra de María-Los Vélez Natural Park · nature spot, Region of Murcia
  7. 4 km Back to María

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near María by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3361Castle of the Marquises of the Vélez (8 km)
    Churches2134Iglesia de la Magdalena (8 km)
    Caves2931Cueva del Queso (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens919Lavadero del Hoyo (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1419Puntal del Morral (6 km)
    Museums714Centro de Interpretación de la Cultura del Agua, El Alporchón (8 km)
    Other attractions712Manantial de La Piza (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs46Embalse de Valdeinfierno (25 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves23Barranco de la Fuente (8 km)
    Parks13Parque del Mesón (12 km)
    Treks23Sendero del Picacho (34 km)
    Beaches & coast02Cala Los Cocedores (75 km)
    Waterfalls01Monumento Natural Salto del Usero (69 km)

    María: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near María?

    Sierra de María-Los Vélez Natural Park (nature spot, about 4 km), Castillo de Vélez-Blanco (heritage site, about 8 km), Castillo de Xiquena (heritage site, about 20 km), Lavadero del Hoyo (nature spot, about 1 km), Jardín Botánico Umbría de la Virgen (nature spot, about 3 km), Puntal del Morral (viewpoint, about 6 km).

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

    129 places on Spotwander: 33 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 29 caves, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to María?

    Castle of the Marquises of the Vélez, about 8 km by road; Castillo de Vélez-Blanco (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to María?

    Iglesia de la Magdalena, about 8 km by road; Ermita de la Concepción (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to María?

    Cueva del Queso, about 7 km by road; Cueva Maína (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from María?

    Start in María, visit Lavadero del Hoyo, then Jardín Botánico Umbría de la Virgen, then Castillo de Vélez-Blanco, then Castillo de Xiquena, then Sierra de María-Los Vélez Natural Park, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near María?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near María

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