Rioja district, Rioja, Spain

Places to visit near Quel

Quel is a town in Rioja district, Rioja, Spain, home to about 2,018 people. Within 50 km by road there are 92 places to visit — 26 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 12 hill stations & viewpoints and 22 caves. The must-see places are Castle of Quel (1 km), Castillo de Arnedo (5 km) and Catedral de Santa María (14 km).

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Quel at a glance

Location
Rioja district, Rioja, Spain
Population
about 2,018
Coordinates
42.2298° N, 2.0520° W
Places within 50 km
92 (20 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 Quel

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

74 forts & heritage within 100 km of Quel. The closest is Castle of Quel (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Quel

38 churches within 100 km of Quel. The closest is Monasterio de Nuestra Señora de Vico (9 km); the best-known is Catedral de Santa María (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Quel

23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Quel. The closest is Gatún (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Quel

22 caves within 100 km of Quel. The closest is Las Cuevas de Arnedo (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Quel

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Quel. The closest is Pantano del Perdiguero (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Quel

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Quel. The closest is Cascada de San Tuste (16 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Quel

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 66 km on the road.

  1. Start in Quel
  2. 18 km Reserva de la Biosfera Valles del Leza, Jubera, Cidacos y Alhama · nature spot, Rioja
  3. 7 km Castillo de Préjano · heritage site, Rioja
  4. 10 km Castillo de Arnedo · heritage site, Rioja
  5. 17 km Catedral de Santa María · church, Rioja
  6. 13 km Castle of Quel · heritage site, Rioja
  7. 1 km Back to Quel

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How to reach Quel

    All places near Quel by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Quel by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2674Castle of Quel (1 km)
    Churches1738Monasterio de Nuestra Señora de Vico (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1223Gatún (12 km)
    Caves2222Las Cuevas de Arnedo (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Pantano del Perdiguero (11 km)
    Waterfalls45Cascada de San Tuste (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Reserva de la Biosfera Valles del Leza, Jubera, Cidacos y Alhama (18 km)
    Parks24Parque de la Memoria de Sartaguda (22 km)
    Museums23Museo de la Verdura (14 km)
    Other attractions22Yacimiento Peña Portillo (25 km)

    Quel: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Quel?

    Castle of Quel (heritage site, about 1 km), Castillo de Arnedo (heritage site, about 5 km), Catedral de Santa María (church, about 14 km), Castillo de Préjano (heritage site, about 14 km), Reserva de la Biosfera Valles del Leza, Jubera, Cidacos y Alhama (nature spot, about 18 km), Castillo de Arnedillo (heritage site, about 19 km).

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

    92 places on Spotwander: 26 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 caves, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Quel?

    Castle of Quel, about 1 km by road; Castillo de Arnedo (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Quel?

    Monasterio de Nuestra Señora de Vico, about 9 km by road; Catedral de Santa María (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Quel?

    Gatún, about 12 km by road; Peña Isasa (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Quel?

    Start in Quel, visit Reserva de la Biosfera Valles del Leza, Jubera, Cidacos y Alhama, then Castillo de Préjano, then Castillo de Arnedo, then Catedral de Santa María, then Castle of Quel, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Quel?

    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 Quel

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