Places to visit near

Vara de Rey

Vara de Rey is a town in Cuenca district, Castile-La Mancha, Spain of about 629 people. Within 50 km by road there are 49 places to visit: 23 forts & heritage, 17 churches and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are De Santiago Apóstol, Castillo de Alarcón and Palacio de Los Gosálvez.

39.4260° N, 2.2940° WPop. 629

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Within 30 km16 places
Within 50 km49
Must-see45
Notable201
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Vara de Rey

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:03 pm

162 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 Vara de Rey
  2. Casa Rural Cueva el Nidocave · 1 hrs
  3. De Santiago Apóstolchurch · 30 min
  4. Castillo de Santiago de la Torreheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Castillo de Alarcónheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Palacio de Los Gosálvezheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Vara de Rey
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Vara de Rey?

De Santiago Apóstol (church, about 15 km), Palacio Marqués de Valdeguerrero (heritage site, about 1 km), Castillo de Alarcón (heritage site, about 28 km), Palacio de Los Gosálvez (heritage site, about 30 km), Castillo de Santiago de la Torre (heritage site, about 31 km), Casa Rural Cueva el Nido (cave, about 11 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Vara de Rey?

49 places on Spotwander: 23 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 caves, 2 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Vara de Rey?

Palacio Marqués de Valdeguerrero, about 1 km by road; Palacio del Marqués de Valdeguerrero (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Vara de Rey?

Iglesia Parroquial de La Asunción, about 13 km by road; De Santiago Apóstol (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Vara de Rey?

Start in Vara de Rey, visit Casa Rural Cueva el Nido, then De Santiago Apóstol, then Castillo de Santiago de la Torre, then Castillo de Alarcón, then Palacio de Los Gosálvez, and drive back — about 162 km by road in all.