Playa de La MamolaFaro de Castell de FerroMezquita de BusquìstarFuente ArgamasaMirador Embrujo de la AlpujarraEmbalse de Rules
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Polopos

Polopos is a town in Granada district, Andalusia, Spain of about 1,573 people. Within 50 km by road there are 105 places to visit: 22 forts & heritage, 21 churches and 22 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Playa de La Mamola, Torre del Cautor and Faro de Castell de Ferro.

36.7947° N, 3.2982° WPop. 1,573

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Within 30 km85 places
Within 50 km105
Must-see132
Notable75
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Playa de La Mamola, beach near Polopos
Must-see

Playa de La Mamola

Beach · 7 km

Torre del Cautor, heritage site near Polopos
Must-see

Torre del Cautor

Heritage site · 7 km

Faro de Castell de Ferro, beach near Polopos
Must-see

Faro de Castell de Ferro

Beach · 13 km

Places near Polopos by type

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One day from Polopos

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:21 pm

84 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Polopos
  2. Playa de La Mamolabeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Faro de Castell de Ferrobeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Embalse de Ruleslake · 45 min
  5. Mirador Embrujo de la Alpujarraviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Mezquita de Busquìstarheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Polopos
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Polopos?

Playa de La Mamola (beach, about 7 km), Torre del Cautor (heritage site, about 7 km), Faro de Castell de Ferro (beach, about 13 km), Mezquita de Busquìstar (heritage site, about 19 km), Fuente Argamasa (attraction, about 1 km), Mirador Embrujo de la Alpujarra (viewpoint, about 22 km).

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

105 places on Spotwander: 22 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 22 beaches & coast, 12 other attractions, 6 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest fort to Polopos?

Torre del Cautor, about 7 km by road; Hornabeque de Castillo de Baños (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Polopos?

Iglesia Parroquial de San Luis Rey, about 11 km by road; Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Polopos?

Start in Polopos, visit Playa de La Mamola, then Faro de Castell de Ferro, then Embalse de Rules, then Mirador Embrujo de la Alpujarra, then Mezquita de Busquìstar, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.