Rioja district, Rioja, Spain
Places to visit near Munilla
Munilla is a town in Rioja district, Rioja, Spain, home to about 124 people. Within 50 km by road there are 81 places to visit — 19 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 28 caves and 10 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Castillo de Arnedillo (7 km), Castillo de Préjano (12 km) and Reserva de la Biosfera Valles del Leza, Jubera, Cidacos y Alhama (14 km).

Munilla at a glance
- Location
- Rioja district, Rioja, Spain
- Population
- about 124
- Coordinates
- 42.1890° N, 2.2951° W
- Places within 50 km
- 81 (25 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 caves
Top places to visit near Munilla
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Munilla: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Castillo de ArnedilloForts · RiojaMust-see
- Castillo de PréjanoForts · RiojaMust-see
- Reserva de la Biosfera Valles del Leza, Jubera, Cidacos y AlhamaWildlife · RiojaMust-see
- Castillo de ArnedoForts · RiojaMust-see
- Yacimiento Peña PortilloOther · RiojaNotable
- Cueva de Las Tres VentanasCaves · RiojaNotable
- Castle of QuelForts · RiojaMust-see
- Castle of ClavijoForts · RiojaMust-see
- Castillo de EncisoForts · RiojaNotable
- Presa de EncisoLakes & Dams · RiojaNotable
- Castillo de CornagoForts · RiojaMust-see
- Yacimiento Virgen del CampoOther · RiojaNotable
More places near Munilla
- Nocedillo · viewpoint · Soria · ~7 km
- Peña Bajenza · viewpoint · Rioja · ~28 km · Must-see
- Castillo de Nalda · fort · Rioja · ~28 km · Must-see
- Barranco de Hoya Calera · waterfall · Rioja · ~8 km
- Embalse de Enciso · lake · Soria · ~8 km
- Peñalmonte · viewpoint · Rioja · ~9 km
- Sima del Valiente · cave · Rioja · ~9 km
- Cueva Cidacos 2 · cave · Rioja · ~9 km
- San Martín · church · Rioja · ~30 km · Must-see
- Iglesia de San Esteban · church · Rioja · ~30 km · Must-see
- Sierra El Palo · viewpoint · Rioja · ~10 km
- Barranco de San Cabras · waterfall · Soria · ~10 km
Things to see near Munilla, by type
Forts & heritage near Munilla
68 forts & heritage within 100 km of Munilla. The closest is Castillo de Enciso (6 km); the best-known is Castillo de Arnedillo (7 km). Best time: october to february.
- Castillo de Arnedillo · fort · Rioja · ~7 km · Must-see
- Castillo de Préjano · fort · Rioja · ~12 km · Must-see
- Castillo de Arnedo · fort · Rioja · ~21 km · Must-see
- Castle of Quel · fort · Rioja · ~26 km · Must-see
- Castle of Clavijo · fort · Rioja · ~26 km · Must-see
- Castillo de Enciso · fort · Rioja · ~6 km
Churches near Munilla
31 churches within 100 km of Munilla. The closest is Iglesia de Santa María (12 km); the best-known is San Martín (30 km). Best time: year-round.
- San Martín · church · Rioja · ~30 km · Must-see
- Iglesia de San Esteban · church · Rioja · ~30 km · Must-see
- Iglesia de Santa María · church · Soria · ~12 km
- Iglesia de San Martín · church · Rioja · ~37 km · Must-see
- Monasterio de Nuestra Señora de Vico · church · Rioja · ~17 km
- Catedral de Santa María · church · Rioja · ~38 km · Must-see
Caves near Munilla
28 caves within 100 km of Munilla. The closest is Cueva de Las Tres Ventanas (5 km). Best time: year-round.
- Cueva de Las Tres Ventanas · cave · Rioja · ~5 km
- Sima del Valiente · cave · Rioja · ~9 km
- Cueva Cidacos 2 · cave · Rioja · ~9 km
- Cueva del Carbón · cave · Rioja · ~11 km
- Cueva Tj 1 · cave · Rioja · ~14 km
- Cueva J3 · cave · Rioja · ~14 km
Hill stations & viewpoints near Munilla
17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Munilla. The closest is Nocedillo (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Nocedillo · viewpoint · Soria · ~7 km
- Peña Bajenza · viewpoint · Rioja · ~28 km · Must-see
- Peñalmonte · viewpoint · Rioja · ~9 km
- Sierra El Palo · viewpoint · Rioja · ~10 km
- Cabizmonteros · viewpoint · Rioja · ~12 km
- Peña Isasa · viewpoint · Rioja · ~16 km
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Munilla
6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Munilla. The closest is Reserva de la Biosfera Valles del Leza, Jubera, Cidacos y Alhama (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Reserva de la Biosfera Valles del Leza, Jubera, Cidacos y Alhama · sanctuary · Rioja · ~14 km · Must-see
- Parque Natural de la Sierra Cebollera · sanctuary · Rioja · ~40 km · Must-see
- Sendaviva · sanctuary · Navarre · ~74 km · Must-see
- Parque Natural de Las Bardenas Reales · sanctuary · Navarre · ~83 km · Must-see
- Monumento Natural de la Fuentona · sanctuary · Soria · ~86 km · Must-see
- ZEPA-ZEC Salburua BBE-KBE · sanctuary · Álava · ~99 km · Must-see
Waterfalls near Munilla
6 waterfalls within 100 km of Munilla. The closest is Barranco de Hoya Calera (8 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.
- Barranco de Hoya Calera · waterfall · Rioja · ~8 km
- Barranco de San Cabras · waterfall · Soria · ~10 km
- Cascada de San Tuste · waterfall · Rioja · ~11 km
- Cueva Mina de la Cascada · waterfall · Rioja · ~17 km
- Barranco de Trevijano · waterfall · Rioja · ~20 km
- Cascada La Toba ( Fuentetoba) · waterfall · Soria · ~63 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Munilla
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.
- Start in Munilla
- 5 km Cueva de Las Tres Ventanas · cave, Rioja
- 3 km Castillo de Arnedillo · heritage site, Rioja
- 14 km Castillo de Arnedo · heritage site, Rioja
- 10 km Castillo de Préjano · heritage site, Rioja
- 7 km Reserva de la Biosfera Valles del Leza, Jubera, Cidacos y Alhama · nature spot, Rioja
- 14 km Back to Munilla
Plan a longer trip from Munilla — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Munilla
No traveller has reported from around Munilla yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.
How to reach Munilla
All places near Munilla by distance
Within 15 km of Munilla
- Yacimiento de Valdemurillo · fort · Rioja · ~11 km
- Cueva del Carbón · cave · Rioja · ~11 km
- Cascada de San Tuste · waterfall · Rioja · ~11 km
- Cabizmonteros · viewpoint · Rioja · ~12 km
- Torre de San Miguel · attraction · Soria · ~12 km
- Iglesia de Santa María · church · Soria · ~12 km
- Castillo de Yanguas · fort · Rioja · ~13 km
- Castillo de Herce · fort · Rioja · ~13 km
- Cueva Tj 1 · cave · Rioja · ~14 km
- Cueva J3 · cave · Rioja · ~14 km
- Cueva RJ 10 · cave · Rioja · ~14 km
- Sima de La Lastra · cave · Rioja · ~15 km
- Cueva PM 4 · cave · Rioja · ~15 km
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Museo Würth La Rioja · museum · Rioja · ~33 km · Must-see
- Castillo de Aguas Mansaas · fort · Rioja · ~36 km · Must-see
- Peña Isasa · viewpoint · Rioja · ~16 km
- Yacimiento de Valdeté · fort · Rioja · ~16 km
- Cueva de la Surgencia PM 1 · cave · Rioja · ~16 km
- Iglesia de San Martín · church · Rioja · ~37 km · Must-see
- Cueva Mina · cave · Rioja · ~17 km
- Cueva Mina de la Cascada · waterfall · Rioja · ~17 km
- Monasterio de Nuestra Señora de Vico · church · Rioja · ~17 km
- Catedral de Santa María · church · Rioja · ~38 km · Must-see
- Cueva SS 4 · cave · Rioja · ~18 km
- Cueva AB 2 · cave · Rioja · ~18 km
- Cueva de la Campaña · cave · Rioja · ~18 km
- Hoya de la Cueva · cave · Rioja · ~19 km
- Cueva de la Mora 1 · cave · Rioja · ~19 km
- Parque del Iregua · park · Rioja · ~40 km · Must-see
- Parque Natural de la Sierra Cebollera · sanctuary · Rioja · ~40 km · Must-see
- Sima del Chorron · cave · Rioja · ~20 km
- Barranco de Trevijano · waterfall · Rioja · ~20 km
- Sima Lucas · cave · Rioja · ~20 km
- Cueva de Los Cien Pilares · cave · Rioja · ~20 km
- Monumento al Labrador · fort · Rioja · ~41 km · Must-see
- Las Cuevas de Arnedo · cave · Rioja · ~21 km
- Sima Z1 · cave · Rioja · ~21 km
- Cueva la Escondida · cave · Rioja · ~21 km
- Sima de Peñas Rollas J1 · cave · Rioja · ~21 km
- Concatedral de Santa María de la Redonda · church · Rioja · ~42 km · Must-see
- Iglesia de San Bartolomé · church · Rioja · ~42 km · Must-see
- Pantano de La Grajera · lake · Rioja · ~42 km · Must-see
- Puerta del Revellín · fort · Rioja · ~42 km · Must-see
- Castillo de San Pedro Manrique · fort · Soria · ~22 km
- Hospital de San Juan de Acre · fort · Rioja · ~43 km · Must-see
- Garona I · cave · Rioja · ~23 km
- Cueva Eremítica Monacato de Garona Grupo Iii · cave · Rioja · ~23 km
- Cueva Leza 2 · cave · Rioja · ~23 km
- Sima del Becerro · cave · Rioja · ~24 km
- Serrezuela · viewpoint · Rioja · ~24 km
- Cerro Castillo · viewpoint · Soria · ~24 km
- Yacimiento de Valdemayor · fort · Rioja · ~24 km
- Gatún · viewpoint · Rioja · ~24 km
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Basilica of Saint Mary of Arches · church · Rioja · ~52 km · Must-see
- Castillo · fort · Rioja · ~55 km · Must-see
- Monasterio de Santa María la Real · fort · Rioja · ~55 km · Must-see
- Iglesia de San Juan Bautista · church · Soria · ~57 km · Must-see
- Iglesia Parroquial de Santa Eufemia · church · Navarre · ~57 km · Must-see
- Castillo de Muro de Ágreda · fort · Soria · ~59 km · Must-see
- Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Los Ángeles · church · Soria · ~59 km · Must-see
- Church of Santa María de Los Reyes · church · Rioja · ~59 km · Must-see
- Monasterio de Valvanera · church · Rioja · ~60 km · Must-see
- La Hoya · fort · Rioja · ~60 km · Must-see
- Castillo de Marcilla · fort · Navarre · ~60 km · Must-see
- Parque del Mirón · park · Soria · ~61 km · Must-see
- Puente Romano de Masegoso · fort · Soria · ~61 km · Must-see
- Concatedral de San Pedro · fort · Soria · ~61 km · Must-see
- Iglesia de Santo Domingo · church · Soria · ~61 km · Must-see
- Iglesia de San Nicolás · fort · Soria · ~61 km · Must-see
- Palacio de Los Condes de Gómara · fort · Soria · ~62 km · Must-see
- Museo Numantino · museum · Soria · ~62 km · Must-see
- Ruinas del Castillo de Soria · fort · Soria · ~62 km · Must-see
- Pico Frentes · viewpoint · Soria · ~62 km · Must-see
- Alameda de Cervantes · park · Soria · ~62 km · Must-see
- San Millán de Suso · fort · Rioja · ~63 km · Must-see
- Cascada La Toba ( Fuentetoba) · waterfall · Soria · ~63 km · Must-see
- Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción · church · Soria · ~66 km · Must-see
- Montejurra · viewpoint · Rioja · ~67 km · Must-see
- San Esteban · church · Rioja · ~68 km · Must-see
- Restos del Castillo de Santa Criuz del Moncayo · fort · Zaragoza · ~70 km · Must-see
- Monte San Lorenzo · viewpoint · Rioja · ~70 km · Must-see
- Monasterio Cisterciense Santa Maria de la Caridad · fort · Navarre · ~70 km · Must-see
- Castillo de Almenar · fort · Soria · ~71 km · Must-see
- Ruinas de la Ermita de San Miguel de Afuera · fort · Navarre · ~73 km · Must-see
- Recinto Amurallado Rada · fort · Navarre · ~73 km · Must-see
- Moncayo · viewpoint · Soria · ~73 km · Must-see
- Palacio de Marqués de Huarte · fort · Navarre · ~73 km · Must-see
- Iglesia de San Jorge · church · Navarre · ~73 km · Must-see
- Casa Almirante · fort · Navarre · ~73 km · Must-see
- Torre Monreal · fort · Navarre · ~73 km · Must-see
- Castillo de Grisel · fort · Zaragoza · ~73 km · Must-see
- Sendaviva · sanctuary · Navarre · ~74 km · Must-see
- Castillo de Mirapeix (ruinas) · fort · Navarre · ~75 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forts & heritage | 19 | 68 | Castillo de Enciso (6 km) |
| Churches | 9 | 31 | Iglesia de Santa María (12 km) |
| Caves | 28 | 28 | Cueva de Las Tres Ventanas (5 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 10 | 17 | Nocedillo (7 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 2 | 6 | Reserva de la Biosfera Valles del Leza, Jubera, Cidacos y Alhama (14 km) |
| Waterfalls | 5 | 6 | Barranco de Hoya Calera (8 km) |
| Museums | 1 | 6 | Museo Würth La Rioja (33 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 3 | 4 | Presa de Enciso (6 km) |
| Parks | 1 | 4 | Parque del Iregua (40 km) |
| Other attractions | 3 | 3 | Yacimiento Peña Portillo (1 km) |
Munilla: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Munilla?
Castillo de Arnedillo (heritage site, about 7 km), Castillo de Préjano (heritage site, about 12 km), Reserva de la Biosfera Valles del Leza, Jubera, Cidacos y Alhama (nature spot, about 14 km), Castillo de Arnedo (heritage site, about 21 km), Yacimiento Peña Portillo (attraction, about 1 km), Cueva de Las Tres Ventanas (cave, about 5 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Munilla?
81 places on Spotwander: 19 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 28 caves, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.
Which is the nearest fort to Munilla?
Castillo de Enciso, about 6 km by road; Castillo de Arnedillo (7 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Munilla?
Iglesia de Santa María, about 12 km by road; Monasterio de Nuestra Señora de Vico (17 km) is next.
Which is the nearest cave to Munilla?
Cueva de Las Tres Ventanas, about 5 km by road; Sima del Valiente (9 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Munilla?
Start in Munilla, visit Cueva de Las Tres Ventanas, then Castillo de Arnedillo, then Castillo de Arnedo, then Castillo de Préjano, then Reserva de la Biosfera Valles del Leza, Jubera, Cidacos y Alhama, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Munilla?
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves.
Towns near Munilla
- Places near Zarzosa · 5 km
- Places near Enciso · 6 km
- Places near Arnedillo · 7 km
- Places near Santa Eulalia Bajera · 11 km
- Places near Préjano · 12 km
- Places near Robres del Castillo · 12 km
- Places near Yanguas · 13 km
- Places near Hornillos de Cameros · 13 km
- Places near Herce · 14 km
- Places near Bergasillas Bajera · 16 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Munilla’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Munilla on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.