Valencian Community, Spain

Places to visit near Onil

Onil is a town in Valencian Community, Spain, home to about 7,474 people. Within 50 km by road there are 72 places to visit — 43 forts & heritage, 6 churches, 4 beaches & coast and 5 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Port de Biar (8 km), Parc Natural del Carrascar de la Font Roja (17 km) and Castell de Barxell (18 km).

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Onil, Valencian Community
Onil, Valencian Community, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Onil at a glance

Location
Valencian Community, Spain
Population
about 7,474
Coordinates
38.6261° N, 0.6731° W
Places within 50 km
72 (72 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Onil

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Onil: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Onil

100 forts & heritage within 100 km of Onil. The closest is Port de Biar (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Onil

20 churches within 100 km of Onil. The closest is Parroquia de San Roque y San Sebastián (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Onil

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Onil. The closest is MARQ - Museo Arqueológico de Alicante (43 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Onil

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Onil. The closest is Montcabrer (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Montcabrer · viewpoint · Alacant / Alicante · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Cabeçó d'Or · viewpoint · Alacant / Alicante · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Serra Grossa · viewpoint · Alacant / Alicante · ~44 km · Must-see
  • El Benacantil · viewpoint · Alacant / Alicante · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Aitana · viewpoint · Alacant / Alicante · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Serra de Crevillent · viewpoint · Region of Murcia · ~51 km · Must-see

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Caves near Onil

11 caves within 100 km of Onil. The closest is Cova del Canelobre (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Onil

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Onil. The closest is Parc Natural del Carrascar de la Font Roja (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Onil

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 81 km on the road.

  1. Start in Onil
  2. 8 km Port de Biar · heritage site, Region of Murcia
  3. 13 km Atalaya Castle · heritage site, Region of Murcia
  4. 37 km Castell de Barxell · heritage site, Alacant / Alicante
  5. 2 km Jaciment Paleolític del Salt · heritage site, Alacant / Alicante
  6. 4 km Parc Natural del Carrascar de la Font Roja · nature spot, Alacant / Alicante
  7. 17 km Back to Onil

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How to reach Onil

    All places near Onil by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Onil by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage43100Port de Biar (8 km)
    Churches620Parroquia de San Roque y San Sebastián (23 km)
    Beaches & coast418MARQ - Museo Arqueológico de Alicante (43 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints514Montcabrer (27 km)
    Caves211Cova del Canelobre (33 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens310Parc Natural del Carrascar de la Font Roja (17 km)
    Museums48Museu Alcoià de la Festa (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Albufera of Gaianes (39 km)
    Parks33Parc de Lo Morant (41 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03La Cantera (67 km)

    Onil: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Onil?

    Port de Biar (heritage site, about 8 km), Parc Natural del Carrascar de la Font Roja (nature spot, about 17 km), Castell de Barxell (heritage site, about 18 km), Jaciment Paleolític del Salt (heritage site, about 20 km), Atalaya Castle (heritage site, about 20 km), Covetes Dels Moros (heritage site, about 21 km).

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

    72 places on Spotwander: 43 forts & heritage, 6 churches, 4 beaches & coast, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Onil?

    Port de Biar, about 8 km by road; Castell de Barxell (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Onil?

    Parroquia de San Roque y San Sebastián, about 23 km by road; Parròquia de Santa Maria (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Onil?

    MARQ - Museo Arqueológico de Alicante, about 43 km by road; Platja de Sant Joan (46 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Onil?

    Start in Onil, visit Port de Biar, then Atalaya Castle, then Castell de Barxell, then Jaciment Paleolític del Salt, then Parc Natural del Carrascar de la Font Roja, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Onil?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Onil

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