Asturias district, Asturias, Spain

Places to visit near Sama

Sama is a town in Asturias district, Asturias, Spain, home to about 45,565 people. Within 50 km by road there are 184 places to visit — 76 forts & heritage, 55 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 15 museums. The must-see places are Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol (1 km), Torre de la Quintana (2 km) and Casa de La Buelga (2 km).

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Sama, Asturias
Sama, Asturias district, Asturias, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sama at a glance

Location
Asturias district, Asturias, Spain
Population
about 45,565
Coordinates
43.2957° N, 5.6842° W
Places within 50 km
184 (106 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 and museums

Top places to visit near Sama

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

92 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sama. The closest is Torre de la Quintana (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Sama

78 churches within 100 km of Sama. The closest is Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sama

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sama. The closest is Las Cruces (10 km); the best-known is Monte Naranco (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Sama

18 museums within 100 km of Sama. The closest is Museo de la Siderurgia (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Sama

8 caves within 100 km of Sama. The closest is Los Refugios (11 km); the best-known is Cave of Las Caldas (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sama

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sama. The closest is Embalse de Los Alfilorios (24 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Sama

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 10 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sama
  2. 1 km Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol · church, Asturias
  3. 2 km Casa de La Buelga · heritage site, Asturias
  4. 1 km Torre de la Quintana · heritage site, Asturias
  5. 3 km Museo de la Siderurgia · museum, Asturias
  6. 1 km Parque Dolores Fernández Duro · park, Asturias
  7. 2 km Back to Sama

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    Within 15 km of Sama

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sama by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage7692Torre de la Quintana (2 km)
    Churches5578Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1019Las Cruces (10 km)
    Museums1518Museo de la Siderurgia (2 km)
    Other attractions1212Santiago Apóstol (18 km)
    Caves58Los Refugios (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs37Embalse de Los Alfilorios (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Parque Natural de Redes (37 km)
    Parks35Parque Dolores Fernández Duro (2 km)
    Treks13Paséu Fluvial del Nalón (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Ría de Villaviciosa (41 km)
    Beaches & coast01Playa de Gulpiyuri (83 km)

    Sama: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sama?

    Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol (church, about 1 km), Torre de la Quintana (heritage site, about 2 km), Casa de La Buelga (heritage site, about 2 km), Parque Dolores Fernández Duro (park, about 2 km), Museo de la Siderurgia (museum, about 2 km), Santuario de la Virgen del Carbayu (church, about 2 km).

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

    184 places on Spotwander: 76 forts & heritage, 55 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 museums, 12 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sama?

    Torre de la Quintana, about 2 km by road; Casa de La Buelga (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Sama?

    Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol, about 1 km by road; Santuario de la Virgen del Carbayu (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sama?

    Las Cruces, about 10 km by road; Picu Berrubia (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sama?

    Start in Sama, visit Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol, then Casa de La Buelga, then Torre de la Quintana, then Museo de la Siderurgia, then Parque Dolores Fernández Duro, and drive back — about 10 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sama?

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

    Towns near Sama

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