Almeria district, Andalusia, Spain

Places to visit near Vícar

Vícar is a town in Almeria district, Andalusia, Spain, home to about 22,853 people. Within 50 km by road there are 140 places to visit — 33 forts & heritage, 16 churches, 12 hill stations & viewpoints and 16 caves. The must-see places are Yacimiento Arqueológico de la Ribera de la Algaida-Turaniana (8 km), Castillo de Santa Ana (12 km) and Castillo de San Telmo (17 km).

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Vícar, Andalusia
Vícar, Almeria district, Andalusia, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Vícar at a glance

Location
Almeria district, Andalusia, Spain
Population
about 22,853
Coordinates
36.8316° N, 2.6427° W
Places within 50 km
140 (23 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 caves

Top places to visit near Vícar

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Forts & heritage near Vícar

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vícar. The closest is Mina del Barranco Del Sapo (8 km); the best-known is Yacimiento Arqueológico de la Ribera de la Algaida-Turaniana (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Vícar

19 churches within 100 km of Vícar. The closest is Iglesia Fortaleza de San Benito (1 km); the best-known is Iglesia San Juan Evangelista (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Vícar

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vícar. The closest is Cerro Cuerno Toro (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Vícar

16 caves within 100 km of Vícar. The closest is Cueva de Los Cortados (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Vícar

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vícar. The closest is Ribera de la Algaida (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Vícar

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Vícar. The closest is Faro de Roquetas de Mar (12 km); the best-known is Faro del Puerto de Almería (20 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Vícar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 81 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vícar
  2. 19 km Iglesia San Juan Evangelista · church, Almeria
  3. 3 km Castillo de San Telmo · heritage site, Almeria
  4. 12 km Yacimiento Arqueológico de la Ribera de la Algaida-Turaniana · heritage site, Almeria
  5. 6 km Castillo de Santa Ana · heritage site, Almeria
  6. 22 km Murgi · heritage site, Almeria
  7. 19 km Back to Vícar

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    Within 15 km of Vícar

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vícar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3342Mina del Barranco Del Sapo (8 km)
    Other attractions2426Acueducto de Carcauz (7 km)
    Churches1619Iglesia Fortaleza de San Benito (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1218Cerro Cuerno Toro (5 km)
    Caves1616Cueva de Los Cortados (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1415Ribera de la Algaida (8 km)
    Beaches & coast812Faro de Roquetas de Mar (12 km)
    Museums88Enclave Arqueológico Puerta de Almería (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Paraje y Reserva Natural de Punta Entinas-Sabinar (19 km)
    Parks66Parque Nicolás Salmerón (19 km)
    Waterfalls11Sima Cascada de la Higuera (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Isla de San Andrés (87 km)

    Vícar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vícar?

    Yacimiento Arqueológico de la Ribera de la Algaida-Turaniana (heritage site, about 8 km), Castillo de Santa Ana (heritage site, about 12 km), Castillo de San Telmo (heritage site, about 17 km), Iglesia San Juan Evangelista (church, about 19 km), Murgi (heritage site, about 19 km), Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Anunciación (church, about 19 km).

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

    140 places on Spotwander: 33 forts & heritage, 24 other attractions, 16 churches, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Vícar?

    Mina del Barranco Del Sapo, about 8 km by road; Yacimiento Arqueológico de la Ribera de la Algaida-Turaniana (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Vícar?

    Iglesia Fortaleza de San Benito, about 1 km by road; Iglesia de la Encarnación (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Vícar?

    Cerro Cuerno Toro, about 5 km by road; Peñón de Bernal (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vícar?

    Start in Vícar, visit Iglesia San Juan Evangelista, then Castillo de San Telmo, then Yacimiento Arqueológico de la Ribera de la Algaida-Turaniana, then Castillo de Santa Ana, then Murgi, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vícar?

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

    Towns near Vícar

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