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Vegaquemada

Vegaquemada is a town in León district, Castile and León, Spain of about 477 people. Within 50 km by road there are 55 places to visit: 17 forts & heritage, 9 churches and 4 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are La Camperona, Cueva de Valporquero and Monasterio de Santa María de Gradefes.

42.8187° N, 5.3324° WPop. 477

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Within 30 km37 places
Within 50 km55
Must-see165
Notable34
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Vegaquemada

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:08 pm

125 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 Vegaquemada
  2. Monasterio de Santa María de Gradefesheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. La Camperonaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Chorros de Sorribiowaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Cascada De Foceswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  6. Cueva de Valporquerocave · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Vegaquemada
Today’s loopVegaquemadaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Vegaquemada?

La Camperona (viewpoint, about 15 km), Cueva de Valporquero (cave, about 26 km), Cascada De Foces (waterfall, about 7 km), Monasterio de Santa María de Gradefes (heritage site, about 29 km), Chorros de Sorribio (waterfall, about 10 km), Cascada Cola De Caballo Curueño (waterfall, about 10 km).

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

55 places on Spotwander: 17 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 caves, 2 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Vegaquemada?

Castillo de Montuerto, about 12 km by road; Castillo de Aviados (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Vegaquemada?

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Las Nieves, about 23 km by road; Iglesia de Santo Tomás de Genicera (25 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Vegaquemada?

Start in Vegaquemada, visit Monasterio de Santa María de Gradefes, then La Camperona, then Chorros de Sorribio, then Cascada De Foces, then Cueva de Valporquero, and drive back — about 125 km by road in all.