Castelló / Castellón district, Valencian Community, Spain

Places to visit near Palanques

Palanques is a town in Castelló / Castellón district, Valencian Community, Spain, home to about 29 people. Within 50 km by road there are 71 places to visit — 17 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 churches and 8 caves. The must-see places are Santuari de la Mare de Déu de la Balma (4 km), Castell de la Todolella (12 km) and Castell de Morella (16 km).

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Palanques at a glance

Location
Castelló / Castellón district, Valencian Community, Spain
Population
about 29
Coordinates
40.7180° N, 0.1794° W
Places within 50 km
71 (30 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 Palanques

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Palanques: 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 Palanques

62 forts & heritage within 100 km of Palanques. The closest is Ajuntament de Villores (6 km); the best-known is Castell de la Todolella (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Palanques

46 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Palanques. The closest is Atalaya (18 km); the best-known is Punta de la Torroja (36 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Palanques

38 churches within 100 km of Palanques. The closest is Església Parroquial de l'Assumpció (2 km); the best-known is Santuari de la Mare de Déu de la Balma (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Palanques

12 caves within 100 km of Palanques. The closest is Cova de la Balma (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Palanques

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Palanques. The closest is Santolea Reservoir (16 km); the best-known is Embalse de Calanda (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Palanques

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Palanques. The closest is Platja del Marjal (78 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Palanques

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 68 km on the road.

  1. Start in Palanques
  2. 4 km Santuari de la Mare de Déu de la Balma · church, Castelló / Castellón
  3. 18 km Castell d'Herbers · heritage site, Castelló / Castellón
  4. 17 km Santa Maria la Major · church, Castelló / Castellón
  5. 1 km Castell de Morella · heritage site, Castelló / Castellón
  6. 16 km Castell de la Todolella · heritage site, Castelló / Castellón
  7. 12 km Back to Palanques

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How to reach Palanques

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Palanques by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1762Ajuntament de Villores (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1046Atalaya (18 km)
    Churches2238Església Parroquial de l'Assumpció (2 km)
    Caves812Cova de la Balma (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs411Santolea Reservoir (16 km)
    Beaches & coast011Platja del Marjal (78 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens28Paratge Natural Municipal la Mola de la Vila (9 km)
    Museums24Museu Temps de Dinosaures (16 km)
    Other attractions24Portal de Sant Mateu (16 km)
    Waterfalls44Salt Dels Ullals de la Carcellera (18 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Illa de Gràcia (92 km)

    Palanques: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Palanques?

    Santuari de la Mare de Déu de la Balma (church, about 4 km), Castell de la Todolella (heritage site, about 12 km), Castell de Morella (heritage site, about 16 km), Santa Maria la Major (church, about 16 km), Castell d'Herbers (heritage site, about 18 km), Església Parroquial de l'Assumpció (church, about 2 km).

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

    71 places on Spotwander: 17 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 churches, 8 caves, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Palanques?

    Ajuntament de Villores, about 6 km by road; Castell de la Todolella (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Palanques?

    Atalaya, about 18 km by road; Catma (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Palanques?

    Església Parroquial de l'Assumpció, about 2 km by road; Santuari de la Mare de Déu de la Balma (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Palanques?

    Start in Palanques, visit Santuari de la Mare de Déu de la Balma, then Castell d'Herbers, then Santa Maria la Major, then Castell de Morella, then Castell de la Todolella, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Palanques?

    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 Palanques

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Palanques’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.