Zaragoza district, Aragon, Spain

Places to visit near Monterde

Monterde is a town in Zaragoza district, Aragon, Spain, home to about 235 people. Within 50 km by road there are 147 places to visit — 71 forts & heritage, 34 churches, 11 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Embalse de La Tranquera (14 km), Torre-castillo de Los Señores (19 km) and Torrecid (20 km).

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Monterde, Aragon
Monterde, Zaragoza district, Aragon, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Monterde at a glance

Location
Zaragoza district, Aragon, Spain
Population
about 235
Coordinates
41.1743° N, 1.7350° W
Places within 50 km
147 (20 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

Top places to visit near Monterde

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Forts & heritage near Monterde

106 forts & heritage within 100 km of Monterde. The closest is Castle of Monterde (1 km); the best-known is Torre-castillo de Los Señores (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Monterde

42 churches within 100 km of Monterde. The closest is Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Monterde

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Monterde. The closest is Peñas (18 km); the best-known is Cruz de Armantes (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Monterde

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Monterde. The closest is Pantano de la Tranquera (11 km); the best-known is Embalse de La Tranquera (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Monterde

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Monterde. The closest is Cascada Solitaria (5 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Monterde

8 caves within 100 km of Monterde. The closest is Gruta de la Pantera (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Monterde

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Monterde
  2. 1 km Castle of Monterde · heritage site, Zaragoza
  3. 1 km Nuestra Señora de la Asunción · church, Zaragoza
  4. 14 km Embalse de La Tranquera · lake, Zaragoza
  5. 7 km Torrecid · heritage site, Zaragoza
  6. 11 km Torre-castillo de Los Señores · heritage site, Zaragoza
  7. 19 km Back to Monterde

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How to reach Monterde

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    Within 15 km of Monterde

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Monterde by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage71106Castle of Monterde (1 km)
    Churches3442Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1113Peñas (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs611Pantano de la Tranquera (11 km)
    Waterfalls89Cascada Solitaria (5 km)
    Caves68Gruta de la Pantera (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens46Zec-zepa Lagunas y Parameras del Señorío de Molina (32 km)
    Museums23Museo de Calatayud (26 km)
    Treks22Ibdes-Jaraba (9 km)
    Other attractions22Fuente de Los Ocho Caños (27 km)
    Buddhist sites11Monasterio de Piedra (6 km)

    Monterde: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Monterde?

    Embalse de La Tranquera (lake, about 14 km), Torre-castillo de Los Señores (heritage site, about 19 km), Torrecid (heritage site, about 20 km), Castle of Monterde (heritage site, about 1 km), Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (church, about 1 km), Antiguo Castillo Musulmán (heritage site, about 22 km).

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

    147 places on Spotwander: 71 forts & heritage, 34 churches, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest fort to Monterde?

    Castle of Monterde, about 1 km by road; Castillo de Cimballa (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Monterde?

    Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, about 1 km by road; Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Monterde?

    Peñas, about 18 km by road; Loma del Campo (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Monterde?

    Start in Monterde, visit Castle of Monterde, then Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, then Embalse de La Tranquera, then Torrecid, then Torre-castillo de Los Señores, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Monterde?

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

    Towns near Monterde

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