Asturias district, Asturias, Spain

Places to visit near Ranón

Ranón is a town in Asturias district, Asturias, Spain, home to about 1,722 people. Within 50 km by road there are 178 places to visit — 78 forts & heritage, 33 churches, 25 beaches & coast and 12 museums. The must-see places are Iglesia-Panteón Jesús Nazareno (8 km), Castillo de Gauzón (Archaeological Remains) (13 km) and Iglesia de Santo Tomás de Canterbury (14 km).

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Ranón at a glance

Location
Asturias district, Asturias, Spain
Population
about 1,722
Coordinates
43.5536° N, 6.0649° W
Places within 50 km
178 (69 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Ranón

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Forts & heritage near Ranón

95 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ranón. The closest is Casa de "Marcelina y Pancho" (1 km); the best-known is Castillo de Gauzón (Archaeological Remains) (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ranón

67 churches within 100 km of Ranón. The closest is Iglesia-Panteón Jesús Nazareno (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Ranón

26 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ranón. The closest is Playa de Los Quebrantos (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Ranón

17 museums within 100 km of Ranón. The closest is Museo Prerrománico de Santianes (8 km); the best-known is Museo de la Historia Urbana de Avilés (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Ranón

10 caves within 100 km of Ranón. The closest is Gruta de Arbedales (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ranón

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ranón. The closest is Monte Xagó (17 km); the best-known is Monte Naranco (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Ranón

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 61 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ranón
  2. 8 km Iglesia-Panteón Jesús Nazareno · church, Asturias
  3. 15 km Palacio de Valdés-Bazán · heritage site, Asturias
  4. 21 km Palacio de Maqua · heritage site, Asturias
  5. 1 km Iglesia de Santo Tomás de Canterbury · church, Asturias
  6. 3 km Castillo de Gauzón (Archaeological Remains) · heritage site, Asturias
  7. 13 km Back to Ranón

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ranón by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage7895Casa de "Marcelina y Pancho" (1 km)
    Churches3367Iglesia-Panteón Jesús Nazareno (8 km)
    Beaches & coast2526Playa de Los Quebrantos (2 km)
    Museums1217Museo Prerrománico de Santianes (8 km)
    Caves910Gruta de Arbedales (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints58Monte Xagó (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens17Meandros del Nora (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55Embalse de Tresona / Trasona (19 km)
    Other attractions44Madreñogiro (3 km)
    Parks23Parque de Ferrera (14 km)
    Waterfalls33Cascada de Friera (14 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Ría de Avilés (14 km)

    Ranón: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ranón?

    Iglesia-Panteón Jesús Nazareno (church, about 8 km), Castillo de Gauzón (Archaeological Remains) (heritage site, about 13 km), Iglesia de Santo Tomás de Canterbury (church, about 14 km), Palacio de Maqua (heritage site, about 14 km), Palacio de Valdés-Bazán (heritage site, about 14 km), Museo de la Historia Urbana de Avilés (museum, about 14 km).

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

    178 places on Spotwander: 78 forts & heritage, 33 churches, 25 beaches & coast, 12 museums, 9 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ranón?

    Casa de "Marcelina y Pancho", about 1 km by road; La Casona (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ranón?

    Iglesia-Panteón Jesús Nazareno, about 8 km by road; Basílica de San Juan de Santianes de Pravia (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Ranón?

    Playa de Los Quebrantos, about 2 km by road; Playas de Xan-Xún y Las Llanas (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ranón?

    Start in Ranón, visit Iglesia-Panteón Jesús Nazareno, then Palacio de Valdés-Bazán, then Palacio de Maqua, then Iglesia de Santo Tomás de Canterbury, then Castillo de Gauzón (Archaeological Remains), and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ranón?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Ranón

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