Alacant / Alicante district, Valencian Community, Spain

Places to visit near Sax

Sax is a town in Alacant / Alicante district, Valencian Community, Spain, home to about 10,054 people. Within 50 km by road there are 87 places to visit — 32 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 13 caves and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Port de Biar (14 km), Atalaya Castle (14 km) and Yacimiento Arqueológico Los Torrejones (30 km).

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Sax at a glance

Location
Alacant / Alicante district, Valencian Community, Spain
Population
about 10,054
Coordinates
38.5373° N, 0.8178° W
Places within 50 km
87 (48 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 caves

Top places to visit near Sax

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

115 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sax. The closest is Sax Castle (1 km); the best-known is Port de Biar (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Sax

29 churches within 100 km of Sax. The closest is Ermita de San Blas (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Sax

23 caves within 100 km of Sax. The closest is Cueva del Tío Gregorio (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sax

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sax. The closest is La Cilla del Sit (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Sax

15 museums within 100 km of Sax. The closest is Museo Arqueológico de Elda (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Sax

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Sax. The closest is MARQ - Museo Arqueológico de Alicante (45 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Sax

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sax
  2. 1 km Ermita de San Blas · church, Alacant / Alicante
  3. 1 km Sax Castle · heritage site, Alacant / Alicante
  4. 1 km Castillo de Sax · heritage site, Region of Murcia
  5. 13 km Port de Biar · heritage site, Region of Murcia
  6. 13 km Atalaya Castle · heritage site, Region of Murcia
  7. 14 km Back to Sax

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    Within 15 km of Sax

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sax by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage32115Sax Castle (1 km)
    Churches1129Ermita de San Blas (1 km)
    Caves1323Cueva del Tío Gregorio (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints716La Cilla del Sit (13 km)
    Museums815Museo Arqueológico de Elda (9 km)
    Beaches & coast313MARQ - Museo Arqueológico de Alicante (45 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens611Paratge Natural Municipal Arenal de l’Almorxó (5 km)
    Parks67Plaza Gabriel Poveda (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Albufera of Gaianes (59 km)
    Waterfalls11El Salt (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01La Cantera (64 km)

    Sax: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sax?

    Port de Biar (heritage site, about 14 km), Atalaya Castle (heritage site, about 14 km), Ermita de San Blas (church, about 1 km), Sax Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Castillo de Sax (heritage site, about 1 km), Cueva del Tío Gregorio (cave, about 5 km).

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

    87 places on Spotwander: 32 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 13 caves, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sax?

    Sax Castle, about 1 km by road; Castillo de Sax (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Sax?

    Ermita de San Blas, about 1 km by road; Iglesia de Santa Eulalia (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Sax?

    Cueva del Tío Gregorio, about 5 km by road; Cueva de Marín (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sax?

    Start in Sax, visit Ermita de San Blas, then Sax Castle, then Castillo de Sax, then Port de Biar, then Atalaya Castle, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sax?

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

    Towns near Sax

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Sax’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.