Asturias district, Asturias, Spain

Places to visit near Mieres

Mieres is a town in Asturias district, Asturias, Spain, home to about 44,070 people. Within 50 km by road there are 182 places to visit — 74 forts & heritage, 52 churches, 12 hill stations & viewpoints and 13 museums. The must-see places are Iglesia de Santa Eulalia de Ujo (7 km), Santuario de la Virgen del Carbayu (9 km) and Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol (10 km).

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Mieres at a glance

Location
Asturias district, Asturias, Spain
Population
about 44,070
Coordinates
43.2500° N, 5.7667° W
Places within 50 km
182 (101 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 museums

Top places to visit near Mieres

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

91 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mieres. The closest is El Fuerte (1 km); the best-known is Casa de La Buelga (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Mieres

77 churches within 100 km of Mieres. The closest is Ilesia San Xuan (1 km); the best-known is Iglesia de Santa Eulalia de Ujo (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mieres

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mieres. The closest is Picu Berrubia (8 km); the best-known is Mirador de L'Angliru (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Mieres

17 museums within 100 km of Mieres. The closest is Casa Duró (1 km); the best-known is Museo de la Siderurgia (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Mieres

13 caves within 100 km of Mieres. The closest is Cueva de Entrefoces (11 km); the best-known is Cave of Las Caldas (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mieres

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mieres. The closest is Embalse de Los Alfilorios (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Mieres

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mieres
  2. 7 km Iglesia de Santa Eulalia de Ujo · church, Asturias
  3. 15 km Santuario de la Virgen del Carbayu · church, Asturias
  4. 2 km Casa de La Buelga · heritage site, Asturias
  5. 1 km Torre de la Quintana · heritage site, Asturias
  6. 2 km Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol · church, Asturias
  7. 10 km Back to Mieres

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How to reach Mieres

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mieres by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage7491El Fuerte (1 km)
    Churches5277Ilesia San Xuan (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1220Picu Berrubia (8 km)
    Museums1317Casa Duró (1 km)
    Caves1013Cueva de Entrefoces (11 km)
    Other attractions1010Santiago Apóstol (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs36Embalse de Los Alfilorios (16 km)
    Parks35Parque Dolores Fernández Duro (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Parque Natural de Las Ubiñas-La Mesa (28 km)
    Treks12Paséu Fluvial del Nalón (11 km)
    Waterfalls22Cascada la Mexaoria (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Ría de Villaviciosa (51 km)
    Beaches & coast01Playa de Gulpiyuri (93 km)

    Mieres: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mieres?

    Iglesia de Santa Eulalia de Ujo (church, about 7 km), Santuario de la Virgen del Carbayu (church, about 9 km), Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol (church, about 10 km), Casa de La Buelga (heritage site, about 11 km), Torre de la Quintana (heritage site, about 11 km), Parque Dolores Fernández Duro (park, about 11 km).

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

    182 places on Spotwander: 74 forts & heritage, 52 churches, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 museums, 10 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mieres?

    El Fuerte, about 1 km by road; Casa Natal de Teodoro Cuesta (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Mieres?

    Ilesia San Xuan, about 1 km by road; Iglesia Mártires de Valdecuna (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mieres?

    Picu Berrubia, about 8 km by road; Arnea (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mieres?

    Start in Mieres, visit Iglesia de Santa Eulalia de Ujo, then Santuario de la Virgen del Carbayu, then Casa de La Buelga, then Torre de la Quintana, then Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mieres?

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

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