Blitar district, East Java, Indonesia

Places to visit near Wates

Wates is a town in Blitar district, East Java, Indonesia. Within 50 km by road there are 159 places to visit — 55 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 beaches & coast, 12 temples and 13 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Wedi Ireng Beach (13 km), Sutami Dam (16 km) and Bendungan Lahor (18 km).

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Wates at a glance

Location
Blitar district, East Java, Indonesia
Coordinates
8.2538° S, 112.3763° E
Places within 50 km
159 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Lovina, 365 km

Top places to visit near Wates

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Wates: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Wates

62 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Wates. The closest is Gunung Kendeng (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Wates

20 beaches & coast within 100 km of Wates. The closest is Wedi Ireng Beach (13 km). Best time: october to march.

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Temples near Wates

18 temples within 100 km of Wates. The closest is Pura Luhur Amertha Jati (30 km); the best-known is Candi Penataran (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Wates

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wates. The closest is Gerbang Malang (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Wates

15 churches within 100 km of Wates. The closest is Gereja Katolik Stasi Santo Yusup, Ngrejo (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Wates

15 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Wates. The closest is Masjid Agung Kota Blitar (36 km); the best-known is Masjid Al-Muhlisin (54 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Wates

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 Wates
  2. 1 km Telaga Sumurup · lake, Blitar
  3. 13 km Wedi Ireng Beach · beach, Blitar
  4. 16 km Ngliyep Beach · beach, Kabupaten Malang
  5. 31 km Sutami Dam · dam, Kabupaten Malang
  6. 2 km Bendungan Lahor · lake, Kabupaten Malang
  7. 18 km Back to Wates

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From travellers near Wates

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How to reach Wates

All places near Wates by distance

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Wates by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints5562Gunung Kendeng (2 km)
Beaches & coast2020Wedi Ireng Beach (13 km)
Temples1218Pura Luhur Amertha Jati (30 km)
Forts & heritage1317Gerbang Malang (18 km)
Churches1415Gereja Katolik Stasi Santo Yusup, Ngrejo (28 km)
Mosques & dargahs1115Masjid Agung Kota Blitar (36 km)
Waterfalls1213Air Terjun Sendang Slendang (22 km)
Museums812Istana Gebang (35 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs811Telaga Sumurup (1 km)
Caves34Guwo Jedog (36 km)
Buddhist sites33Vihara Samaggi Jaya (36 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens03Taman Safari Indonesia Prigen (80 km)
Parks01Jawa Timur Park 1 (55 km)
Other attractions01Sembung (98 km)

Wates: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Wates?

Wedi Ireng Beach (beach, about 13 km), Sutami Dam (dam, about 16 km), Bendungan Lahor (lake, about 18 km), Ngliyep Beach (beach, about 19 km), Telaga Sumurup (lake, about 1 km), Gunung Kendeng (viewpoint, about 2 km).

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

159 places on Spotwander: 55 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 beaches & coast, 12 temples, 13 forts & heritage, 14 churches.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Wates?

Gunung Kendeng, about 2 km by road; Gunung Klitik (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Wates?

Wedi Ireng Beach, about 13 km by road; Pantai Modangan (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest temple to Wates?

Pura Luhur Amertha Jati, about 30 km by road; Pura Penataran Agung Prabha Buana (30 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Wates?

Start in Wates, visit Telaga Sumurup, then Wedi Ireng Beach, then Ngliyep Beach, then Sutami Dam, then Bendungan Lahor, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Wates?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for temples.

How far is Wates from Lovina?

About 365 km by road (292 km in a straight line).

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