Granada district, Andalusia, Spain

Places to visit near Salar

Salar is a town in Granada district, Andalusia, Spain, home to about 2,772 people. Within 50 km by road there are 40 places to visit — 28 forts & heritage, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens and 1 churches. The must-see places are Villa Romana del Salar (3 km), Torreón de Huétor (6 km) and Fortaleza de Tájara (9 km).

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

Salar at a glance

Location
Granada district, Andalusia, Spain
Population
about 2,772
Coordinates
37.1504° N, 4.0658° W
Places within 50 km
40 (40 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

Top places to visit near Salar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Salar: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Salar

114 forts & heritage within 100 km of Salar. The closest is Villa Romana del Salar (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Salar

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Salar. The closest is Maroma (34 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Salar

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Salar. The closest is Monumento Natural Falla de la Sierra del Camorro (40 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Salar

17 churches within 100 km of Salar. The closest is Iglesia de la Encarnaciòn (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Salar

12 museums within 100 km of Salar. The closest is Casa-Museo Federico García Lorca (51 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Salar

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Salar. The closest is Playa de Torre del Mar (57 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Salar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Salar
  2. 3 km Villa Romana del Salar · heritage site, Granada
  3. 8 km Alcazaba de Loja · heritage site, Granada
  4. 12 km Torreón de Huétor · heritage site, Granada
  5. 3 km Fortaleza de Tájara · heritage site, Granada
  6. 20 km Castillo de Tajarja · heritage site, Granada
  7. 21 km Back to Salar

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How to reach Salar

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Salar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage28114Villa Romana del Salar (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints519Maroma (34 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens318Monumento Natural Falla de la Sierra del Camorro (40 km)
    Churches117Iglesia de la Encarnaciòn (28 km)
    Museums012Casa-Museo Federico García Lorca (51 km)
    Beaches & coast011Playa de Torre del Mar (57 km)
    Parks010Parque Federico García Lorca (51 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs27Embalse de Iznájar (30 km)
    Other attractions05Monasterio de La Cartuja (52 km)
    Caves03Cueva de Nerja (59 km)
    Buddhist sites12Stupa Karma Guen (44 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Mezquita de Granada (53 km)
    Treks01Caminito del Rey (85 km)

    Salar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Salar?

    Villa Romana del Salar (heritage site, about 3 km), Torreón de Huétor (heritage site, about 6 km), Fortaleza de Tájara (heritage site, about 9 km), Alcazaba de Loja (heritage site, about 10 km), Castillo de Tajarja (heritage site, about 21 km), Castillo de Alhama de Granada (heritage site, about 22 km).

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

    40 places on Spotwander: 28 forts & heritage, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 church, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Salar?

    Villa Romana del Salar, about 3 km by road; Torreón de Huétor (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Salar?

    Maroma, about 34 km by road; Cerro Lucero (44 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Salar?

    Monumento Natural Falla de la Sierra del Camorro, about 40 km by road; Parque Natural Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama (44 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Salar?

    Start in Salar, visit Villa Romana del Salar, then Alcazaba de Loja, then Torreón de Huétor, then Fortaleza de Tájara, then Castillo de Tajarja, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Salar?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Salar

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