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Velez Rubio

Velez Rubio is a town in Almeria district, Andalusia, Spain of about 7,045 people. Within 50 km by road there are 131 places to visit: 32 forts & heritage, 23 churches and 24 caves. The must-see places are Castillo de Vélez-Blanco, Sierra de María-Los Vélez Natural Park and Castillo de Xiquena.

37.6484° N, 2.0769° WPop. 7,045

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Within 30 km62 places
Within 50 km131
Must-see58
Notable118
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Castillo de Vélez-Blanco, heritage site near Velez Rubio
Must-see

Castillo de Vélez-Blanco

Heritage site · 6 km

Sierra de María-Los Vélez Natural Park, nature spot near Velez Rubio
Must-see

Sierra de María-Los Vélez Natural Park

Nature spot · 10 km · Region of Murcia

Castillo de Xiquena, heritage site near Velez Rubio
Must-see

Castillo de Xiquena

Heritage site · 11 km · Region of Murcia

Places near Velez Rubio by type

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One day from Velez Rubio

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:36 pm

84 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 Velez Rubio
  2. Castillo de Nogalteheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Castillo de Xiquenaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Muela Grandeviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Sierra de María-Los Vélez Natural Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Castillo de Vélez-Blancoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Velez Rubio
Today’s loopVelez RubioStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Velez Rubio?

Castillo de Vélez-Blanco (heritage site, about 6 km), Sierra de María-Los Vélez Natural Park (nature spot, about 10 km), Castillo de Xiquena (heritage site, about 11 km), Vélez Regional Museum Miguel Guirao (museum, about 1 km), Iglesia Parroquial Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación (church, about 1 km), Parque del Mesón (park, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Velez Rubio?

131 places on Spotwander: 32 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 24 caves, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest fort to Velez Rubio?

Acueducto Los Pinos, about 1 km by road; Cueva de Los Letreros (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Velez Rubio?

Iglesia Parroquial Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación, about 1 km by road; Convento de M. Inmaculada (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Velez Rubio?

Start in Velez Rubio, visit Castillo de Nogalte, then Castillo de Xiquena, then Muela Grande, then Sierra de María-Los Vélez Natural Park, then Castillo de Vélez-Blanco, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.