Alacant / Alicante district, Valencian Community, Spain

Places to visit near Planes

Planes is a town in Alacant / Alicante district, Valencian Community, Spain, home to about 798 people. Within 50 km by road there are 130 places to visit — 66 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 9 beaches & coast and 6 museums. The must-see places are Castell de Planes (1 km), Torre d'Almudaina (4 km) and Castell de Margarida (5 km).

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Planes, Valencian Community
Planes, Alacant / Alicante district, Valencian Community, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Planes at a glance

Location
Alacant / Alicante district, Valencian Community, Spain
Population
about 798
Coordinates
38.7852° N, 0.3427° W
Places within 50 km
130 (117 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Planes

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

107 forts & heritage within 100 km of Planes. The closest is Castell de Planes (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Planes

37 churches within 100 km of Planes. The closest is Església de Sant Josep (2 km); the best-known is Església del Salvador de Cocentaina (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Planes

21 beaches & coast within 100 km of Planes. The closest is Ducal Palace of the Borja (31 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Planes

16 museums within 100 km of Planes. The closest is MuBoma (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Planes

14 caves within 100 km of Planes. The closest is Cueva de Garrofens (5 km); the best-known is Cova de l'Or (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Planes

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Planes. The closest is Cim de la Safor (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Cim de la Safor · viewpoint · Alacant / Alicante · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Montcabrer · viewpoint · Alacant / Alicante · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Aitana · viewpoint · Alacant / Alicante · ~21 km · Must-see
  • El Puigcampana · viewpoint · Alacant / Alicante · ~31 km · Must-see
  • El Mondúver · viewpoint · Valencia · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Cabeçó d'Or · viewpoint · Alacant / Alicante · ~36 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Planes

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.

  1. Start in Planes
  2. 5 km Castell de Margarida · heritage site, Alacant / Alicante
  3. 5 km Castell de Seta · heritage site, Alacant / Alicante
  4. 4 km Torre d'Almudaina · heritage site, Alacant / Alicante
  5. 8 km Albufera of Gaianes · lake, Alacant / Alicante
  6. 7 km Castell de Planes · heritage site, Alacant / Alicante
  7. 0 km Back to Planes

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How to reach Planes

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    Within 15 km of Planes

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Planes by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage66107Castell de Planes (1 km)
    Churches1537Església de Sant Josep (2 km)
    Beaches & coast921Ducal Palace of the Borja (31 km)
    Museums616MuBoma (18 km)
    Caves1414Cueva de Garrofens (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints712Cim de la Safor (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens712La Glorieta (19 km)
    Parks07Parc de Lo Morant (60 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Embassament de Beniarrés (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Illa del Descobridor (61 km)
    Waterfalls22Presa de Beniarrés (4 km)
    Other attractions01Monestir de Sant Miquel Dels Reis (99 km)

    Planes: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Planes?

    Castell de Planes (heritage site, about 1 km), Torre d'Almudaina (heritage site, about 4 km), Castell de Margarida (heritage site, about 5 km), Castell de Seta (heritage site, about 6 km), Albufera of Gaianes (lake, about 7 km), Castell de Travadell (heritage site, about 8 km).

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

    130 places on Spotwander: 66 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 9 beaches & coast, 6 museums, 14 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Planes?

    Castell de Planes, about 1 km by road; Torre d'Almudaina (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Planes?

    Església de Sant Josep, about 2 km by road; Església de la Puríssima Concepció (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Planes?

    Ducal Palace of the Borja, about 31 km by road; Terra Natura (37 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Planes?

    Start in Planes, visit Castell de Margarida, then Castell de Seta, then Torre d'Almudaina, then Albufera of Gaianes, then Castell de Planes, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Planes?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Planes

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