Community of Madrid district, Community of Madrid, Spain

Places to visit near Parla

Parla is a city in Community of Madrid district, Community of Madrid, Spain, home to about 115,611 people. Within 50 km by road there are 176 places to visit — 63 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 33 parks and 25 museums. The must-see places are Humanejos (3 km), Castillo de Torrejón de Velasco (7 km) and Bosque Sur (9 km).

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Parla at a glance

Location
Community of Madrid district, Community of Madrid, Spain
Population
about 115,611
Coordinates
40.2360° N, 3.7675° W
Places within 50 km
176 (176 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Parla

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

89 forts & heritage within 100 km of Parla. The closest is Castillo de Torrejón de Velasco (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Parla

36 churches within 100 km of Parla. The closest is Humanejos (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Parla

33 parks within 100 km of Parla. The closest is Bosque Sur (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Parla

32 museums within 100 km of Parla. The closest is Centro de Arte Dos de Mayo (CA2M) (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Parla

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Parla. The closest is Invernadero del Palacio de Cristal de Arganzuela (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Parla

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Parla. The closest is Cerro de Buenavista (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Parla

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Parla
  2. 3 km Humanejos · church, Community of Madrid
  3. 5 km Castillo de Torrejón de Velasco · heritage site, Community of Madrid
  4. 6 km Iglesia de San Andrés Apóstol · church, Community of Madrid
  5. 16 km Bosque Sur · park, Community of Madrid
  6. 3 km Cerro de Buenavista · viewpoint, Community of Madrid
  7. 10 km Back to Parla

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From travellers near Parla

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How to reach Parla

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Parla by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6389Castillo de Torrejón de Velasco (7 km)
    Churches2336Humanejos (3 km)
    Parks3333Bosque Sur (9 km)
    Museums2532Centro de Arte Dos de Mayo (CA2M) (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens913Invernadero del Palacio de Cristal de Arganzuela (23 km)
    Other attractions810Estación de Atocha (25 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints47Cerro de Buenavista (10 km)
    Temples44Tom & Jerry Picnic En el Parque (18 km)
    Waterfalls33Parque de Las Cascadas (17 km)
    Mosques & dargahs23Centro Cultural Islámico de Madrid (30 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Laguna del Campillo (31 km)

    Parla: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Parla?

    Humanejos (church, about 3 km), Castillo de Torrejón de Velasco (heritage site, about 7 km), Bosque Sur (park, about 9 km), Cerro de Buenavista (viewpoint, about 10 km), Iglesia de San Andrés Apóstol (church, about 10 km), Tabernáculo de Vida Getafe (church, about 11 km).

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

    176 places on Spotwander: 63 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 33 parks, 25 museums, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Parla?

    Castillo de Torrejón de Velasco, about 7 km by road; Torreón de Arroyomolinos - Torre del Pan (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Parla?

    Humanejos, about 3 km by road; Iglesia de San Andrés Apóstol (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Parla?

    Bosque Sur, about 9 km by road; Parque de Polvoranca (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Parla?

    Start in Parla, visit Humanejos, then Castillo de Torrejón de Velasco, then Iglesia de San Andrés Apóstol, then Bosque Sur, then Cerro de Buenavista, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Parla?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

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