Places to visit near

Olula de Castro

Olula de Castro is a town in Almeria district, Andalusia, Spain of about 148 people. Within 50 km by road there are 161 places to visit: 34 forts & heritage, 45 churches and 23 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Castillo de Gérgal, Calar Alto and Fort Bravo / Texas Hollywood.

37.1748° N, 2.4743° WPop. 148

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Within 30 km74 places
Within 50 km161
Must-see61
Notable144
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Olula de Castro

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:06 pm

64 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 Olula de Castro
  2. Iglesia Parroquial de Santa María del Rosariochurch · 30 min
  3. Fort Bravo / Texas Hollywoodfort · 1.5 hrs
  4. Castillo de Gérgalheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Calar Altoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Mirador La Merenderaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Olula de Castro
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Olula de Castro?

Castillo de Gérgal (heritage site, about 10 km), Calar Alto (viewpoint, about 10 km), Fort Bravo / Texas Hollywood (fort, about 19 km), Western Leone (park, about 20 km), Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Patrocinio (church, about 1 km), Iglesia Parroquial de Santa María del Rosario (church, about 4 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Olula de Castro?

161 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 45 churches, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 other attractions, 18 caves.

Which is the nearest fort to Olula de Castro?

Castillo de Gérgal, about 10 km by road; Castillo de Bacares (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Olula de Castro?

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Patrocinio, about 1 km by road; Iglesia Parroquial de Santa María del Rosario (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Olula de Castro?

Start in Olula de Castro, visit Iglesia Parroquial de Santa María del Rosario, then Fort Bravo / Texas Hollywood, then Castillo de Gérgal, then Calar Alto, then Mirador La Merendera, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.