Asturias district, Asturias, Spain

Places to visit near Parres

Parres is a town in Asturias district, Asturias, Spain, home to about 5,749 people. Within 50 km by road there are 108 places to visit — 29 churches, 18 forts & heritage, 22 caves and 11 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Puente Romano (2 km), Capilla de Santa Cruz "El Altar de la Victoria" (2 km) and Samartín d'Escoto (7 km).

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Parres, Asturias
Parres, Asturias district, Asturias, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Parres at a glance

Location
Asturias district, Asturias, Spain
Population
about 5,749
Coordinates
43.3500° N, 5.1500° W
Places within 50 km
108 (57 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 Parres

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Parres: 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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Churches near Parres

63 churches within 100 km of Parres. The closest is Capilla de Santa Cruz "El Altar de la Victoria" (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Parres

52 forts & heritage within 100 km of Parres. The closest is Puente Romano (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Parres

27 caves within 100 km of Parres. The closest is Los Azules Cave (2 km); the best-known is Santa Cueva (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Parres

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Parres. The closest is Pico Pienzu (15 km); the best-known is Sajambre Valley (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Parres

12 museums within 100 km of Parres. The closest is Museo de Covadonga (11 km); the best-known is Museo del Jurásico de Asturias (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Parres

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Parres. The closest is Playa Arenal de Morís (18 km); the best-known is Playa de Gulpiyuri (30 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Parres

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Parres
  2. 7 km Samartín d'Escoto · church, Asturias
  3. 18 km Royal Collegiate Church of San Fernando · heritage site, Asturias
  4. 5 km Ermita de Santo Medero · church, Asturias
  5. 6 km Capilla de Santa Cruz "El Altar de la Victoria" · church, Asturias
  6. 1 km Puente Romano · heritage site, Asturias
  7. 2 km Back to Parres

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    Within 15 km of Parres

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Parres by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2963Capilla de Santa Cruz "El Altar de la Victoria" (2 km)
    Forts & heritage1852Puente Romano (2 km)
    Caves2227Los Azules Cave (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1126Pico Pienzu (15 km)
    Museums312Museo de Covadonga (11 km)
    Beaches & coast1011Playa Arenal de Morís (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens411Parque Natural de Ponga (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs37Lago Enol (19 km)
    Waterfalls44El Chorrón (15 km)
    Treks22Lagos de Covadonga (20 km)
    Parks02Parque Dolores Fernández Duro (55 km)
    Other attractions11Don Pelayo (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Ría de Villaviciosa (34 km)

    Parres: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Parres?

    Puente Romano (heritage site, about 2 km), Capilla de Santa Cruz "El Altar de la Victoria" (church, about 2 km), Samartín d'Escoto (church, about 7 km), Ermita de Santo Medero (church, about 8 km), Royal Collegiate Church of San Fernando (heritage site, about 11 km), Basílica de Covadonga (church, about 11 km).

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

    108 places on Spotwander: 29 churches, 18 forts & heritage, 22 caves, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Parres?

    Capilla de Santa Cruz "El Altar de la Victoria", about 2 km by road; Monasterio de San Pedro de Villanueva (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Parres?

    Puente Romano, about 2 km by road; Dolmen de Santa Cruz (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Parres?

    Los Azules Cave, about 2 km by road; La Morca Cave (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Parres?

    Start in Parres, visit Samartín d'Escoto, then Royal Collegiate Church of San Fernando, then Ermita de Santo Medero, then Capilla de Santa Cruz "El Altar de la Victoria", then Puente Romano, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Parres?

    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 Parres

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