Navarre district, Navarre, Spain

Places to visit near Yesa

Yesa is a town in Navarre district, Navarre, Spain, home to about 259 people. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit — 38 forts & heritage, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 churches and 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Presa de Yesa (2 km), Castillo de Javier (4 km) and Foz de Arbaiun (10 km).

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Yesa, Navarre
Yesa, Navarre district, Navarre, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Yesa at a glance

Location
Navarre district, Navarre, Spain
Population
about 259
Coordinates
42.6202° N, 1.2036° W
Places within 50 km
79 (34 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

Top places to visit near Yesa

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Forts & heritage near Yesa

66 forts & heritage within 100 km of Yesa. The closest is Castillo de Javier (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Yesa

56 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Yesa. The closest is Arangoiti (3 km); the best-known is Foz de Arbaiun (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Yesa

35 churches within 100 km of Yesa. The closest is Iglesia Vieja de San Esteban (1 km); the best-known is Andre Maria Erregina Eliza (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Yesa

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Yesa. The closest is Presa de Yesa (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Yesa

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Yesa. The closest is Reserva Natural de la Foz de Benasa (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Yesa

3 caves within 100 km of Yesa. The closest is Harpea's Cave (57 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Yesa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Yesa
  2. 2 km Presa de Yesa · lake, Navarre
  3. 11 km Foz de Arbaiun · viewpoint, Navarre
  4. 15 km Foz de Lumbier · viewpoint, Navarre
  5. 8 km Palacio del Prìncipe de Viana · heritage site, Navarre
  6. 7 km Castillo de Javier · heritage site, Navarre
  7. 4 km Back to Yesa

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From travellers near Yesa

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How to reach Yesa

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Yesa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3866Castillo de Javier (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1756Arangoiti (3 km)
    Churches1735Iglesia Vieja de San Esteban (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs310Presa de Yesa (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Reserva Natural de la Foz de Benasa (15 km)
    Caves03Harpea's Cave (57 km)
    Other attractions22Ermita de San Pedro (6 km)
    Beaches & coast11Plaza de Toros de Sangüesa (10 km)
    Treks01Sentier des Pistes de Fond du Somport (72 km)

    Yesa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Yesa?

    Presa de Yesa (lake, about 2 km), Castillo de Javier (heritage site, about 4 km), Foz de Arbaiun (viewpoint, about 10 km), Palacio del Prìncipe de Viana (heritage site, about 10 km), Foz de Lumbier (viewpoint, about 10 km), Villa Romana de Liédena (heritage site, about 10 km).

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

    79 places on Spotwander: 38 forts & heritage, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 churches, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest fort to Yesa?

    Castillo de Javier, about 4 km by road; Puyomediano (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Yesa?

    Arangoiti, about 3 km by road; Ugarte (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Yesa?

    Iglesia Vieja de San Esteban, about 1 km by road; Basílica de San Francisco Javier (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Yesa?

    Start in Yesa, visit Presa de Yesa, then Foz de Arbaiun, then Foz de Lumbier, then Palacio del Prìncipe de Viana, then Castillo de Javier, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Yesa?

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

    Towns near Yesa

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