Somontín, AndalusiaCalar AltoCastillo de GérgalCerro CeperoCueva del GatoFuente Los CañosIglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora del Rosario
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Somontín

Somontín is a town in Almeria district, Andalusia, Spain of about 552 people. Within 50 km by road there are 165 places to visit: 36 forts & heritage, 42 churches and 28 caves. The must-see places are Calar Alto, Castillo de Gérgal and Cerro Cepero.

37.3918° N, 2.3883° WPop. 552

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Within 30 km62 places
Within 50 km165
Must-see70
Notable167
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Calar Alto, viewpoint near Somontín
Must-see

Calar Alto

Viewpoint · 29 km

Castillo de Gérgal, heritage site near Somontín
Must-see

Castillo de Gérgal

Heritage site · 41 km

Cerro Cepero, heritage site near Somontín
Must-see

Cerro Cepero

Heritage site · 41 km · Granada

Places near Somontín by type

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One day from Somontín

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:41 pm

67 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Somontín
  2. Iglesia de San Ginés de la Jarachurch · 30 min
  3. Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora del Rosariochurch · 30 min
  4. Calar Altoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Alcazaba de Tíjola la Viejaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. La Santaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Somontín
Today’s loopSomontínStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Somontín?

Cueva del Gato (cave, about 1 km), Sendero del Talco (trek, about 2 km), Fuente Los Caños (attraction, about 4 km), La Santa (heritage site, about 4 km), Los Peñones / El Fuerte (viewpoint, about 4 km), Ermita de San Sebastián (church, about 4 km).

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

165 places on Spotwander: 36 forts & heritage, 42 churches, 28 caves, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Somontín?

La Santa, about 4 km by road; Alcazaba de Tíjola la Vieja (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Somontín?

Ermita de San Sebastián, about 4 km by road; Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora del Rosario (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Somontín?

Start in Somontín, visit Iglesia de San Ginés de la Jara, then Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora del Rosario, then Calar Alto, then Alcazaba de Tíjola la Vieja, then La Santa, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.