Places to visit near

Ruanes

Ruanes is a town in Cáceres district, Extremadura, Spain of about 80 people. Within 50 km by road there are 106 places to visit: 60 forts & heritage, 16 churches and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Castillo de Montánchez, Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor and Casa-Fuerte de Luis de Chaves.

39.3281° N, 6.0135° WPop. 80

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Within 30 km35 places
Within 50 km106
Must-see74
Notable146
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Ruanes

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:56 pm

117 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 Ruanes
  2. Iglesia de Santa María la Mayorchurch · 30 min
  3. Basilica of Santa Maria de Ibahernandochurch · 30 min
  4. Puerto de la Cagalutaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Basílica Santa Lucía del Trampalchurch · 30 min
  6. Castillo de Montánchezheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Ruanes
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ruanes?

Castillo de Montánchez (heritage site, about 21 km), Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor (church, about 23 km), Casa-Fuerte de Luis de Chaves (heritage site, about 23 km), Casa-Museo Pizarro (museum, about 23 km), Palacio de Los Pizarro (heritage site, about 23 km), Castillo de Trujillo (heritage site, about 23 km).

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

106 places on Spotwander: 60 forts & heritage, 16 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 other attractions, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Ruanes?

Palacio Santa Cristina, about 17 km by road; Puente del Gallo (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Ruanes?

Basilica of Santa Maria de Ibahernando, about 12 km by road; Ermita de San Lázaro (23 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ruanes?

Start in Ruanes, visit Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor, then Basilica of Santa Maria de Ibahernando, then Puerto de la Cagaluta, then Basílica Santa Lucía del Trampal, then Castillo de Montánchez, and drive back — about 117 km by road in all.