Granada district, Andalusia, Spain

Places to visit near Orce

Orce is a town in Granada district, Andalusia, Spain, home to about 1,336 people. Within 50 km by road there are 158 places to visit — 35 forts & heritage, 41 caves, 24 churches and 18 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Alcazaba de Las Siete Torres (1 km), Barranco León (3 km) and Necrópolis Ibérica de Tútugi (8 km).

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Orce, Andalusia
Orce, Granada district, Andalusia, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Orce at a glance

Location
Granada district, Andalusia, Spain
Population
about 1,336
Coordinates
37.7212° N, 2.4775° W
Places within 50 km
158 (12 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 caves and churches

Top places to visit near Orce

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Forts & heritage near Orce

55 forts & heritage within 100 km of Orce. The closest is Palacio de Los Segura (1 km); the best-known is Alcazaba de Las Siete Torres (0 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Orce

44 caves within 100 km of Orce. The closest is Cuevas el Balcón de Orce (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Orce

30 churches within 100 km of Orce. The closest is Iglesia de Santa María de la Anunciación (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Orce

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Orce. The closest is Cerro Gordo (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Orce

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Orce. The closest is Lavadero Público de el Contador (22 km); the best-known is Sierra de María-Los Vélez Natural Park (38 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Orce

9 museums within 100 km of Orce. The closest is Museo de Prehistoria de Orce (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Orce

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Orce
  2. 3 km Barranco León · heritage site, Granada
  3. 10 km Necrópolis Ibérica de Tútugi · heritage site, Granada
  4. 3 km Castellón Alto · heritage site, Granada
  5. 10 km Alcazaba de Las Siete Torres · heritage site, Granada
  6. 1 km Palacio de Los Segura · heritage site, Granada
  7. 0 km Back to Orce

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Orce by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3555Palacio de Los Segura (1 km)
    Caves4144Cuevas el Balcón de Orce (1 km)
    Churches2430Iglesia de Santa María de la Anunciación (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1820Cerro Gordo (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1114Lavadero Público de el Contador (22 km)
    Other attractions1012Fuente Nueva 3 (8 km)
    Museums89Museo de Prehistoria de Orce (1 km)
    Waterfalls26Cerrada de Túnez (39 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55Embalse de San Clemente (28 km)
    Parks24Parque del Mesón (45 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Barranco de la Fuente (42 km)
    Treks11Sendero del Talco (45 km)

    Orce: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Orce?

    Alcazaba de Las Siete Torres (heritage site, about 1 km), Barranco León (heritage site, about 3 km), Necrópolis Ibérica de Tútugi (heritage site, about 8 km), Castellón Alto (heritage site, about 10 km), Palacio de Los Segura (heritage site, about 1 km), Iglesia de Santa María de la Anunciación (church, about 1 km).

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

    158 places on Spotwander: 35 forts & heritage, 41 caves, 24 churches, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Orce?

    Palacio de Los Segura, about 1 km by road; Alcazaba de Las Siete Torres (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Orce?

    Cuevas el Balcón de Orce, about 1 km by road; Cuevas de Las Yeseras (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Orce?

    Iglesia de Santa María de la Anunciación, about 1 km by road; Ermita de la Virgen de la Cabeza (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Orce?

    Start in Orce, visit Barranco León, then Necrópolis Ibérica de Tútugi, then Castellón Alto, then Alcazaba de Las Siete Torres, then Palacio de Los Segura, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Orce?

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

    Towns near Orce

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