Places to visit near

Molinaseca

Molinaseca is a town in León district, Castile and León, Spain of about 735 people. Within 50 km by road there are 142 places to visit: 54 churches, 29 forts & heritage and 12 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Museo del Bierzo, Iglesia de San Andrés and Castillo de Ponferrada.

42.5383° N, 6.5200° WPop. 735

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Within 30 km88 places
Within 50 km142
Must-see82
Notable120
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Molinaseca

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:02 pm

71 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 Molinaseca
  2. Embalse de Bárcenalake · 45 min
  3. Museo del Bierzomuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Monasterio de San Pedro de Montesheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Iglesia de Santiagochurch · 30 min
  6. Cascada del Gualtónwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Molinaseca
Today’s loopMolinasecaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Molinaseca?

Museo del Bierzo (museum, about 7 km), Iglesia de San Andrés (church, about 8 km), Castillo de Ponferrada (heritage site, about 8 km), Embalse de Bárcena (lake, about 11 km), Monasterio de San Pedro de Montes (heritage site, about 14 km), Cascada del Gualtón (waterfall, about 15 km).

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

142 places on Spotwander: 54 churches, 29 forts & heritage, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to Molinaseca?

Iglesia de San Nicolás de Molinaseca, about 1 km by road; Santuario Nuestra Señora de Las Angustias (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Molinaseca?

Antigua Cárcel de la Villa, about 7 km by road; Torre del Reloj (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Molinaseca?

Start in Molinaseca, visit Embalse de Bárcena, then Museo del Bierzo, then Monasterio de San Pedro de Montes, then Iglesia de Santiago, then Cascada del Gualtón, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.