Teruel district, Aragon, Spain

Places to visit near Teruel

Teruel is a town in Teruel district, Aragon, Spain, home to about 35,396 people. Within 50 km by road there are 132 places to visit — 33 forts & heritage, 33 churches, 15 hill stations & viewpoints and 16 waterfalls. The must-see places are Escandón Pass (16 km), Sierra de Javalambre (36 km) and Castillo de Castielfabib (36 km).

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Teruel, Aragon
Teruel, Teruel district, Aragon, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Teruel at a glance

Location
Teruel district, Aragon, Spain
Population
about 35,396
Coordinates
40.3456° N, 1.1065° W
Places within 50 km
132 (8 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 Teruel

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

65 forts & heritage within 100 km of Teruel. The closest is Acueducto de Los Arcos (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Teruel

42 churches within 100 km of Teruel. The closest is Catedral de Santa María (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Teruel

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Teruel. The closest is Escandón Pass (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Teruel

16 waterfalls within 100 km of Teruel. The closest is Salto del Molino (33 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Teruel

11 caves within 100 km of Teruel. The closest is Green Cave (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Teruel

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Teruel. The closest is El Torico (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Teruel

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Teruel
  2. 1 km Acueducto de Los Arcos · heritage site, Teruel
  3. 1 km Torre de la Bombardera · heritage site, Teruel
  4. 16 km Escandón Pass · viewpoint, Valencia
  5. 16 km Palacio de Los Marqueses de Tosos · heritage site, Teruel
  6. 1 km Portal de San Miguel · heritage site, Teruel
  7. 0 km Back to Teruel

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How to reach Teruel

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Teruel by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3365Acueducto de Los Arcos (1 km)
    Churches3342Catedral de Santa María (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1517Escandón Pass (16 km)
    Waterfalls1616Salto del Molino (33 km)
    Other attractions1012Torre de la Catedral (1 km)
    Caves911Green Cave (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs610El Torico (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens58Paisaje Protegido de Los Pinares de Rodeno (27 km)
    Museums45Museo Provincial (1 km)
    Treks11Estrechos del Río Ebrón (34 km)

    Teruel: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Teruel?

    Escandón Pass (viewpoint, about 16 km), Acueducto de Los Arcos (heritage site, about 1 km), Portal de San Miguel (heritage site, about 1 km), Torre de la Bombardera (heritage site, about 1 km), Palacio de Los Marqueses de Tosos (heritage site, about 1 km), Torreón del Rincón (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    132 places on Spotwander: 33 forts & heritage, 33 churches, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 waterfalls, 10 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Teruel?

    Acueducto de Los Arcos, about 1 km by road; Portal de San Miguel (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Teruel?

    Catedral de Santa María, about 1 km by road; Iglesia de San Martín (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Teruel?

    Escandón Pass, about 16 km by road; Fuentecilla (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Teruel?

    Start in Teruel, visit Acueducto de Los Arcos, then Torre de la Bombardera, then Escandón Pass, then Palacio de Los Marqueses de Tosos, then Portal de San Miguel, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Teruel?

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

    Towns near Teruel

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