Jaén district, Andalusia, Spain

Places to visit near Rus

Rus is a town in Jaén district, Andalusia, Spain, home to about 3,727 people. Within 50 km by road there are 137 places to visit — 65 forts & heritage, 31 churches, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 5 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Castillo de Canena (2 km), Capilla de Los Benavides (Ruinas) (7 km) and Catedral de la Natividad de Nuestra Señora de Baeza (8 km).

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Rus, Andalusia
Rus, Jaén district, Andalusia, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rus at a glance

Location
Jaén district, Andalusia, Spain
Population
about 3,727
Coordinates
38.0476° N, 3.4625° W
Places within 50 km
137 (26 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Rus

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Forts & heritage near Rus

90 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rus. The closest is Castillo de Canena (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Rus

37 churches within 100 km of Rus. The closest is Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (1 km); the best-known is Convento de Santa Clara (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rus

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rus. The closest is Embalse del Giribaile (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rus

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rus. The closest is Aznaitín (33 km); the best-known is Subida A Pico Mágina y Miramundos (47 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Rus

9 museums within 100 km of Rus. The closest is Centro de Interpretación Olivar y Aceite (11 km); the best-known is Museo Arqueológico de Linares. Monográfico de Cástulo (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rus

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rus. The closest is Paraje Natural Alto Guadalquivir (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Rus

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rus
  2. 11 km Convento de Santa Clara · church, Jaén
  3. 11 km Catedral de la Natividad de Nuestra Señora de Baeza · heritage site, Jaén
  4. 1 km Capilla de Los Benavides (Ruinas) · heritage site, Jaén
  5. 8 km Castillo de Canena · heritage site, Jaén
  6. 10 km Castillo de Giribaile · heritage site, Jaén
  7. 11 km Back to Rus

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rus by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6590Castillo de Canena (2 km)
    Churches3137Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs812Embalse del Giribaile (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints510Aznaitín (33 km)
    Museums99Centro de Interpretación Olivar y Aceite (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens48Paraje Natural Alto Guadalquivir (24 km)
    Other attractions66Hospital de Santiago (11 km)
    Caves66Cueva de la Graja (30 km)
    Parks23Monumento Natural de "El Piélago" (16 km)
    Waterfalls11El Zurreón Waterfall (42 km)

    Rus: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rus?

    Castillo de Canena (heritage site, about 2 km), Capilla de Los Benavides (Ruinas) (heritage site, about 7 km), Catedral de la Natividad de Nuestra Señora de Baeza (heritage site, about 8 km), Hospital de Santiago (attraction, about 11 km), Castillo de Giribaile (heritage site, about 11 km), Convento de Santa Clara (church, about 11 km).

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

    137 places on Spotwander: 65 forts & heritage, 31 churches, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rus?

    Castillo de Canena, about 2 km by road; Casa-Palacio de Los Benavides (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Rus?

    Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, about 1 km by road; Ermita de Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Rus?

    Embalse del Giribaile, about 9 km by road; Laguna Grande (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rus?

    Start in Rus, visit Convento de Santa Clara, then Catedral de la Natividad de Nuestra Señora de Baeza, then Capilla de Los Benavides (Ruinas), then Castillo de Canena, then Castillo de Giribaile, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rus?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Rus

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