Almeria district, Andalusia, Spain

Places to visit near Rágol

Rágol is a town in Almeria district, Andalusia, Spain, home to about 380 people. Within 50 km by road there are 156 places to visit — 32 forts & heritage, 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 churches and 17 caves. The must-see places are Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Anunciación (9 km), Yacimiento Los Millares (18 km) and Castillo de Gérgal (24 km).

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Rágol, Andalusia
Rágol, Almeria district, Andalusia, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rágol at a glance

Location
Almeria district, Andalusia, Spain
Population
about 380
Coordinates
36.9952° N, 2.6818° W
Places within 50 km
156 (26 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 Rágol

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Forts & heritage near Rágol

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rágol. The closest is Castillo El Castillejo (7 km); the best-known is Yacimiento Los Millares (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rágol

36 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rágol. The closest is Peñón de la Reina (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Rágol

35 churches within 100 km of Rágol. The closest is San Juan Bautista (2 km); the best-known is Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Anunciación (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Rágol

17 caves within 100 km of Rágol. The closest is Cueva del Cigarro (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rágol

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rágol. The closest is Balsa de la Chanata (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Rágol

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Rágol. The closest is Cala de La Garrofa (30 km); the best-known is Faro del Puerto de Almería (34 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Rágol

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rágol
  2. 2 km San Juan Bautista · church, Almeria
  3. 6 km Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Anunciación · church, Almeria
  4. 10 km Yacimiento Los Millares · heritage site, Almeria
  5. 12 km Western Leone · park, Almeria
  6. 16 km Castillo de Gérgal · heritage site, Almeria
  7. 24 km Back to Rágol

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rágol by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3247Castillo El Castillejo (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2936Peñón de la Reina (9 km)
    Churches3235San Juan Bautista (2 km)
    Other attractions1617Balsica Salobre (10 km)
    Caves1717Cueva del Cigarro (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1014Balsa de la Chanata (11 km)
    Beaches & coast410Cala de La Garrofa (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens39Tabernas Desert (23 km)
    Parks44Western Leone (27 km)
    Museums44Ethnographic Museum (9 km)
    Waterfalls44Las Canales (10 km)
    Treks11Castala - Cortijo Clavero (28 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Isla de San Andrés (88 km)

    Rágol: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rágol?

    Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Anunciación (church, about 9 km), Yacimiento Los Millares (heritage site, about 18 km), San Juan Bautista (church, about 2 km), Castillo de Gérgal (heritage site, about 24 km), Western Leone (park, about 27 km), Castillo El Castillejo (heritage site, about 7 km).

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

    156 places on Spotwander: 32 forts & heritage, 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 churches, 16 other attractions, 17 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rágol?

    Castillo El Castillejo, about 7 km by road; Ermita de Las Ánimas (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rágol?

    Peñón de la Reina, about 9 km by road; Molinero (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Rágol?

    San Juan Bautista, about 2 km by road; Iglesia de San Juan Bautista (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rágol?

    Start in Rágol, visit San Juan Bautista, then Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Anunciación, then Yacimiento Los Millares, then Western Leone, then Castillo de Gérgal, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rágol?

    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 Rágol

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