Alacant / Alicante district, Valencian Community, Spain

Places to visit near Rafal

Rafal is a town in Alacant / Alicante district, Valencian Community, Spain, home to about 3,659 people. Within 50 km by road there are 84 places to visit — 29 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 11 museums and 4 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Sierra de Callosa (6 km), Serra de Crevillent (25 km) and Cristo de la Expiración (25 km).

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

Rafal at a glance

Location
Alacant / Alicante district, Valencian Community, Spain
Population
about 3,659
Coordinates
38.1046° N, 0.8490° W
Places within 50 km
84 (36 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 museums

Top places to visit near Rafal

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Forts & heritage near Rafal

93 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rafal. The closest is Castillo de Callosa (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Rafal

29 churches within 100 km of Rafal. The closest is Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Rafal

17 museums within 100 km of Rafal. The closest is Museo del Cáñamo Roque Francisco Albert Lucas (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rafal

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rafal. The closest is Sierra de Callosa (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rafal

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rafal. The closest is El Fondo Natural Park (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Rafal

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Rafal. The closest is Platja del Cura (26 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Rafal

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 20 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rafal
  2. 3 km Museo del Cáñamo Roque Francisco Albert Lucas · museum, Region of Murcia
  3. 1 km Iglesia San Martín Obispo · church, Alacant / Alicante
  4. 1 km Ermita del Rosario · church, Alacant / Alicante
  5. 2 km Sierra de Callosa · viewpoint, Region of Murcia
  6. 9 km Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario · church, Alacant / Alicante
  7. 4 km Back to Rafal

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How to reach Rafal

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    Within 15 km of Rafal

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rafal by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2993Castillo de Callosa (4 km)
    Churches2029Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario (4 km)
    Museums1117Museo del Cáñamo Roque Francisco Albert Lucas (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints415Sierra de Callosa (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens415El Fondo Natural Park (15 km)
    Beaches & coast310Platja del Cura (26 km)
    Parks68Plaza Béjar (7 km)
    Caves47Cueva del Perro (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves17La Cantera (41 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Embalse de La Pedrera (11 km)
    Other attractions02Faro del Estacio (52 km)
    Waterfalls01Monumento Natural Salto del Usero (91 km)

    Rafal: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rafal?

    Sierra de Callosa (viewpoint, about 6 km), Museo del Cáñamo Roque Francisco Albert Lucas (museum, about 3 km), Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario (church, about 4 km), Iglesia San Martín Obispo (church, about 4 km), Ermita del Rosario (church, about 4 km), Castillo de Callosa (heritage site, about 4 km).

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

    84 places on Spotwander: 29 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 11 museums, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rafal?

    Castillo de Callosa, about 4 km by road; Castle of Callosa de Segura (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Rafal?

    Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario, about 4 km by road; Iglesia San Martín Obispo (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Rafal?

    Museo del Cáñamo Roque Francisco Albert Lucas, about 3 km by road; Casa Museo Miguel Hernández (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rafal?

    Start in Rafal, visit Museo del Cáñamo Roque Francisco Albert Lucas, then Iglesia San Martín Obispo, then Ermita del Rosario, then Sierra de Callosa, then Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rafal?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Rafal

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