Granada district, Andalusia, Spain

Places to visit near Rubite

Rubite is a town in Granada district, Andalusia, Spain, home to about 507 people. Within 50 km by road there are 84 places to visit — 19 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 15 beaches & coast and 6 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Torre del Cautor (11 km), Playa de La Mamola (12 km) and Faro de Castell de Ferro (13 km).

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Rubite, Andalusia
Rubite, Granada district, Andalusia, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rubite at a glance

Location
Granada district, Andalusia, Spain
Population
about 507
Coordinates
36.8095° N, 3.3482° W
Places within 50 km
84 (32 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Rubite

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Forts & heritage near Rubite

71 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rubite. The closest is Hornabeque de Castillo de Baños (11 km); the best-known is Torre del Cautor (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Rubite

25 churches within 100 km of Rubite. The closest is Santo Cristo de Cabrilla (7 km); the best-known is Iglesia de la Divina Pastora (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Rubite

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Rubite. The closest is El Lance (10 km); the best-known is Playa de La Mamola (12 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rubite

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rubite. The closest is Puerto de Haza del Lino (5 km); the best-known is Mirador Embrujo de la Alpujarra (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rubite

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rubite. The closest is Nacimiento de Los Monfereles (9 km); the best-known is Embalse de Rules (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rubite

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rubite. The closest is Falla de Nigüelas (32 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Rubite

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 87 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rubite
  2. 12 km Playa de La Mamola · beach, Granada
  3. 1 km Torre del Cautor · heritage site, Granada
  4. 10 km Faro de Castell de Ferro · beach, Granada
  5. 25 km Embalse de Rules · lake, Granada
  6. 21 km Mezquita de Busquìstar · heritage site, Granada
  7. 18 km Back to Rubite

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rubite by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1971Hornabeque de Castillo de Baños (11 km)
    Churches1325Santo Cristo de Cabrilla (7 km)
    Beaches & coast1517El Lance (10 km)
    Other attractions1116Fuente del Alamillo (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints614Puerto de Haza del Lino (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs69Nacimiento de Los Monfereles (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens49Falla de Nigüelas (32 km)
    Caves67Cueva de la Castaña (13 km)
    Museums07Parque de Las Ciencias (57 km)
    Waterfalls33El Chorreón (19 km)
    Parks13Parque El Majuelo (40 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Mezquita de Granada (58 km)
    Buddhist sites01Stupa Karma Guen (89 km)

    Rubite: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rubite?

    Torre del Cautor (heritage site, about 11 km), Playa de La Mamola (beach, about 12 km), Faro de Castell de Ferro (beach, about 13 km), Embalse de Rules (lake, about 17 km), Mezquita de Busquìstar (heritage site, about 18 km), Mirador Embrujo de la Alpujarra (viewpoint, about 18 km).

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

    84 places on Spotwander: 19 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 15 beaches & coast, 11 other attractions, 6 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rubite?

    Hornabeque de Castillo de Baños, about 11 km by road; Torre del Cautor (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Rubite?

    Santo Cristo de Cabrilla, about 7 km by road; Iglesia Parroquial "Nuestra Señora de la Expectación" (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Rubite?

    El Lance, about 10 km by road; Playa de Cambriles (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rubite?

    Start in Rubite, visit Playa de La Mamola, then Torre del Cautor, then Faro de Castell de Ferro, then Embalse de Rules, then Mezquita de Busquìstar, and drive back — about 87 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rubite?

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

    Towns near Rubite

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