Places to visit near

Purchena

Purchena is a town in Almeria district, Andalusia, Spain of about 1,598 people. Within 50 km by road there are 168 places to visit: 33 forts & heritage, 41 churches and 28 caves. The must-see places are Calar Alto, Castillo de Gérgal and Fort Bravo / Texas Hollywood.

37.3474° N, 2.3608° WPop. 1,598

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Within 30 km58 places
Within 50 km168
Must-see65
Notable170
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Purchena

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:12 pm

78 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 Purchena
  2. Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora del Rosariochurch · 30 min
  3. Museo Casa Ibáñezmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Cueva del Gatocave · 1 hrs
  5. Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora del Rosariochurch · 30 min
  6. Calar Altoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Purchena
Today’s loopPurchenaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Purchena?

Iglesia de San Ginés de la Jara (church, about 1 km), Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora del Rosario (church, about 6 km), Calar Alto (viewpoint, about 27 km), Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora del Rosario (church, about 7 km), Centro de Interpretación del Mármol (museum, about 7 km), Museo Casa Ibáñez (museum, about 7 km).

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

168 places on Spotwander: 33 forts & heritage, 41 churches, 28 caves, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Purchena?

Alcazaba de Tíjola la Vieja, about 10 km by road; La Santa (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Purchena?

Iglesia de San Ginés de la Jara, about 1 km by road; Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora del Rosario (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Purchena?

Start in Purchena, visit Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora del Rosario, then Museo Casa Ibáñez, then Cueva del Gato, then Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora del Rosario, then Calar Alto, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.