Rioja district, Rioja, Spain

Places to visit near Ocón

Ocón is a town in Rioja district, Rioja, Spain, home to about 401 people. Within 50 km by road there are 78 places to visit — 16 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 29 caves and 8 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Castillo de Arnedillo (12 km), Castillo de Préjano (17 km) and Iglesia de San Esteban (17 km).

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Ocón, Rioja
Ocón, Rioja district, Rioja, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ocón at a glance

Location
Rioja district, Rioja, Spain
Population
about 401
Coordinates
42.2990° N, 2.2402° W
Places within 50 km
78 (27 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 Ocón

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Forts & heritage near Ocón

69 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ocón. The closest is Castillo de Arnedillo (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ocón

36 churches within 100 km of Ocón. The closest is Monasterio de Nuestra Señora de Vico (17 km); the best-known is Iglesia de San Esteban (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Ocón

30 caves within 100 km of Ocón. The closest is Cueva Tj 1 (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ocón

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ocón. The closest is Cabizmonteros (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ocón

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ocón. The closest is Reserva de la Biosfera Valles del Leza, Jubera, Cidacos y Alhama (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Ocón

6 museums within 100 km of Ocón. The closest is Museo Würth La Rioja (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ocón

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 86 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ocón
  2. 12 km Castillo de Arnedillo · heritage site, Rioja
  3. 7 km Castillo de Préjano · heritage site, Rioja
  4. 10 km Castillo de Arnedo · heritage site, Rioja
  5. 33 km Museo Würth La Rioja · museum, Rioja
  6. 7 km Iglesia de San Esteban · church, Rioja
  7. 17 km Back to Ocón

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ocón by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1669Castillo de Arnedillo (12 km)
    Churches1336Monasterio de Nuestra Señora de Vico (17 km)
    Caves2930Cueva Tj 1 (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints822Cabizmonteros (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens17Reserva de la Biosfera Valles del Leza, Jubera, Cidacos y Alhama (24 km)
    Museums16Museo Würth La Rioja (18 km)
    Waterfalls45Cueva Mina de la Cascada (6 km)
    Parks14Parque del Iregua (29 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Presa de Enciso (22 km)
    Other attractions33Yacimiento Peña Portillo (15 km)

    Ocón: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ocón?

    Castillo de Arnedillo (heritage site, about 12 km), Castillo de Préjano (heritage site, about 17 km), Iglesia de San Esteban (church, about 17 km), Castillo de Arnedo (heritage site, about 18 km), Museo Würth La Rioja (museum, about 18 km), Castle of Clavijo (heritage site, about 21 km).

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

    78 places on Spotwander: 16 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 29 caves, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ocón?

    Castillo de Arnedillo, about 12 km by road; Castillo de Herce (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ocón?

    Monasterio de Nuestra Señora de Vico, about 17 km by road; Iglesia de San Esteban (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Ocón?

    Cueva Tj 1, about 4 km by road; Cueva RJ 10 (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ocón?

    Start in Ocón, visit Castillo de Arnedillo, then Castillo de Préjano, then Castillo de Arnedo, then Museo Würth La Rioja, then Iglesia de San Esteban, and drive back — about 86 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ocón?

    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 Ocón

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