Granada district, Andalusia, Spain

Places to visit near Órgiva

Órgiva is a town in Granada district, Andalusia, Spain, home to about 5,217 people. Within 50 km by road there are 105 places to visit — 32 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Mirador Embrujo de la Alpujarra (4 km), Castillo de Lanjarón (7 km) and Embalse de Rules (8 km).

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

Órgiva at a glance

Location
Granada district, Andalusia, Spain
Population
about 5,217
Coordinates
36.9026° N, 3.4238° W
Places within 50 km
105 (65 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

Top places to visit near Órgiva

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Forts & heritage near Órgiva

69 forts & heritage within 100 km of Órgiva. The closest is Castillo de Poqueira (7 km); the best-known is Castillo de Lanjarón (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Órgiva

25 churches within 100 km of Órgiva. The closest is Iglesia Parroquial "Nuestra Señora de la Expectación" (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Órgiva

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Órgiva. The closest is Mirador Embrujo de la Alpujarra (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Órgiva

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Órgiva. The closest is Embalse de Rules (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Órgiva

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Órgiva. The closest is Falla de Nigüelas (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Órgiva

9 beaches & coast within 100 km of Órgiva. The closest is Faro de Castell de Ferro (26 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Órgiva

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 57 km on the road.

  1. Start in Órgiva
  2. 14 km Mezquita de Busquìstar · heritage site, Granada
  3. 11 km Mirador Embrujo de la Alpujarra · viewpoint, Granada
  4. 10 km Castillo de Lanjarón · heritage site, Granada
  5. 8 km Torre de la Cebada · heritage site, Granada
  6. 6 km Embalse de Rules · lake, Granada
  7. 8 km Back to Órgiva

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    Within 15 km of Órgiva

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Órgiva by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3269Castillo de Poqueira (7 km)
    Churches1925Iglesia Parroquial "Nuestra Señora de la Expectación" (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1015Mirador Embrujo de la Alpujarra (4 km)
    Other attractions1013Fuente del Chorro (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs79Embalse de Rules (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens49Falla de Nigüelas (17 km)
    Beaches & coast89Faro de Castell de Ferro (26 km)
    Caves56Cueva de Sortes (2 km)
    Museums36Parque de Las Ciencias (41 km)
    Waterfalls33Dique 24 (6 km)
    Parks33Parque El Majuelo (38 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mezquita de Granada (43 km)
    Buddhist sites01Stupa Karma Guen (81 km)

    Órgiva: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Órgiva?

    Mirador Embrujo de la Alpujarra (viewpoint, about 4 km), Castillo de Lanjarón (heritage site, about 7 km), Embalse de Rules (lake, about 8 km), Torre de la Cebada (heritage site, about 13 km), Mezquita de Busquìstar (heritage site, about 14 km), Castillo de Mondùjar (heritage site, about 14 km).

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

    105 places on Spotwander: 32 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 other attractions, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Órgiva?

    Castillo de Poqueira, about 7 km by road; Castillo de Lanjarón (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Órgiva?

    Iglesia Parroquial "Nuestra Señora de la Expectación", about 1 km by road; Templo Parroquial de San Sebastián de Bayacas (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Órgiva?

    Mirador Embrujo de la Alpujarra, about 4 km by road; Cerro del Caballo (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Órgiva?

    Start in Órgiva, visit Mezquita de Busquìstar, then Mirador Embrujo de la Alpujarra, then Castillo de Lanjarón, then Torre de la Cebada, then Embalse de Rules, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Órgiva?

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

    Towns near Órgiva

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