Asturias district, Asturias, Spain

Places to visit near Salas

Salas is a town in Asturias district, Asturias, Spain, home to about 6,350 people. Within 50 km by road there are 168 places to visit — 74 forts & heritage, 35 churches, 18 beaches & coast and 9 museums. The must-see places are Castillo de Valdés-Salas (1 km), Iglesia Colegiata de Santa María la Mayor (1 km) and Palacio de Doriga (12 km).

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Salas at a glance

Location
Asturias district, Asturias, Spain
Population
about 6,350
Coordinates
43.4118° N, 6.2602° W
Places within 50 km
168 (68 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 Salas

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Salas: 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 Salas

94 forts & heritage within 100 km of Salas. The closest is Casa'l Rexente (1 km); the best-known is Castillo de Valdés-Salas (0 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Salas

61 churches within 100 km of Salas. The closest is Iglesia Colegiata de Santa María la Mayor (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Salas

20 beaches & coast within 100 km of Salas. The closest is Playa de La Ribera del Molín (22 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Salas

16 museums within 100 km of Salas. The closest is Museo de Arte Sacro de Tineo (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Salas

13 caves within 100 km of Salas. The closest is Cueva de La Bocandía (23 km); the best-known is La Lluera I (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Salas

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Salas. The closest is La Fajerina (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Salas

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 89 km on the road.

  1. Start in Salas
  2. 12 km Palacio de Doriga · heritage site, Asturias
  3. 22 km Ermita de San Martín · church, Asturias
  4. 35 km Museo de Arte Sacro de Tineo · museum, Asturias
  5. 19 km Castillo de Valdés-Salas · heritage site, Asturias
  6. 1 km Iglesia Colegiata de Santa María la Mayor · church, Asturias
  7. 0 km Back to Salas

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Salas by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage7494Casa'l Rexente (1 km)
    Churches3561Iglesia Colegiata de Santa María la Mayor (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1820Playa de La Ribera del Molín (22 km)
    Museums916Museo de Arte Sacro de Tineo (19 km)
    Caves1113Cueva de La Bocandía (23 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints79La Fajerina (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens28Meandros del Nora (30 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs45Embalse de La Barca (18 km)
    Waterfalls44Cascada del Nonaya (3 km)
    Parks12Campo de San Francisco (42 km)
    Other attractions22Palacio de Selgas (23 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Cementerio Moro de Barcia (29 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Ría de Villaviciosa (87 km)

    Salas: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Salas?

    Castillo de Valdés-Salas (heritage site, about 1 km), Iglesia Colegiata de Santa María la Mayor (church, about 1 km), Palacio de Doriga (heritage site, about 12 km), Ermita de San Martín (church, about 19 km), Museo de Arte Sacro de Tineo (museum, about 19 km), Palacio de Valdés-Bazán (heritage site, about 20 km).

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

    168 places on Spotwander: 74 forts & heritage, 35 churches, 18 beaches & coast, 9 museums, 11 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Salas?

    Casa'l Rexente, about 1 km by road; Casa de Saturnón O de Doña Regina (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Salas?

    Iglesia Colegiata de Santa María la Mayor, about 1 km by road; Monasteriu de San Salvador (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Salas?

    Playa de La Ribera del Molín, about 22 km by road; Playa de Tablizo (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Salas?

    Start in Salas, visit Palacio de Doriga, then Ermita de San Martín, then Museo de Arte Sacro de Tineo, then Castillo de Valdés-Salas, then Iglesia Colegiata de Santa María la Mayor, and drive back — about 89 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Salas?

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

    Towns near Salas

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