Avellino district, Campania, Italy

Places to visit near Valva

Valva is a town in Avellino district, Campania, Italy, home to about 769 people. Within 50 km by road there are 37 places to visit — 12 forts & heritage, 6 churches, 11 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 museums. The must-see places are Santuario di San Gerardo Maiella (11 km), Monte Polveracchio (15 km) and Monte Cervialto (16 km).

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Valva, Campania
Valva, Avellino district, Campania, Italy. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Valva at a glance

Location
Avellino district, Campania, Italy
Population
about 769
Coordinates
40.7387° N, 15.2681° E
Places within 50 km
37 (37 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 Valva

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Forts & heritage near Valva

130 forts & heritage within 100 km of Valva. The closest is Castello Gerione (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Valva

61 churches within 100 km of Valva. The closest is Santuario del Santissimo Salvatore (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Valva

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Valva. The closest is Monte Polveracchio (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Valva

14 museums within 100 km of Valva. The closest is Museo Archeologico della Media Valle del Sele (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Valva

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Valva. The closest is Parco Regionale Dei Monti Picentini (34 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Valva

6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Valva. The closest is Torre Angellara (50 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Valva

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 80 km on the road.

  1. Start in Valva
  2. 20 km Castello Gerione · heritage site, Salerno
  3. 4 km Monte Calvo · viewpoint, Salerno
  4. 5 km Monte Polveracchio · viewpoint, Salerno
  5. 8 km Monte Cervialto · viewpoint, Avellino
  6. 23 km Lago di Conza · lake, Potenza
  7. 20 km Back to Valva

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Valva by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage12130Castello Gerione (20 km)
    Churches661Santuario del Santissimo Salvatore (28 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1127Monte Polveracchio (15 km)
    Museums314Museo Archeologico della Media Valle del Sele (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16Parco Regionale Dei Monti Picentini (34 km)
    Beaches & coast16Torre Angellara (50 km)
    Caves13Grotte di Castelcivita (34 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Lago di Conza (20 km)
    Other attractions11Santuario di San Gerardo Maiella (11 km)
    Treks01Path of Gods (80 km)
    Temples01Temple of Jupiter (VII.8.1) (83 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Scoglio Mingardo (99 km)
    Parks01Villa di Portici (99 km)

    Valva: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Valva?

    Santuario di San Gerardo Maiella (attraction, about 11 km), Monte Polveracchio (viewpoint, about 15 km), Monte Cervialto (viewpoint, about 16 km), Monte Calvo (viewpoint, about 19 km), Castello Gerione (heritage site, about 20 km), Lago di Conza (lake, about 20 km).

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

    37 places on Spotwander: 12 forts & heritage, 6 churches, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 museums, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest fort to Valva?

    Castello Gerione, about 20 km by road; Castello di Muro Lucano (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Valva?

    Santuario del Santissimo Salvatore, about 28 km by road; Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta (38 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Valva?

    Monte Polveracchio, about 15 km by road; Monte Cervialto (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Valva?

    Start in Valva, visit Castello Gerione, then Monte Calvo, then Monte Polveracchio, then Monte Cervialto, then Lago di Conza, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Valva?

    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 Valva

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