Malaga district, Andalusia, Spain

Places to visit near Zafarraya

Zafarraya is a town in Malaga district, Andalusia, Spain, home to about 2,181 people. Within 50 km by road there are 83 places to visit — 40 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens and 4 churches. The must-see places are Maroma (15 km), Castillo de Alhama de Granada (18 km) and Stupa Karma Guen (19 km).

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Zafarraya, Andalusia
Zafarraya, Malaga district, Andalusia, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Zafarraya at a glance

Location
Malaga district, Andalusia, Spain
Population
about 2,181
Coordinates
36.9755° N, 4.1444° W
Places within 50 km
83 (83 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 Zafarraya

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Forts & heritage near Zafarraya

104 forts & heritage within 100 km of Zafarraya. The closest is Castillo de Alhama de Granada (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Zafarraya

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Zafarraya. The closest is Maroma (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Zafarraya

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Zafarraya. The closest is Parque Natural Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama (31 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Zafarraya

14 churches within 100 km of Zafarraya. The closest is Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Zafarraya

12 museums within 100 km of Zafarraya. The closest is Museo de Vélez-Málaga (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Zafarraya

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Zafarraya. The closest is Playa de Torre del Mar (34 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Zafarraya

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 92 km on the road.

  1. Start in Zafarraya
  2. 21 km Castillo de Comares · heritage site, Malaga
  3. 11 km Stupa Karma Guen · stupa, Malaga
  4. 13 km Castillo de Benthomiz · heritage site, Malaga
  5. 14 km Maroma · viewpoint, Malaga
  6. 15 km Castillo de Alhama de Granada · heritage site, Granada
  7. 18 km Back to Zafarraya

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Zafarraya by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage40104Castillo de Alhama de Granada (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1020Maroma (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens617Parque Natural Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama (31 km)
    Churches414Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor (27 km)
    Museums612Museo de Vélez-Málaga (27 km)
    Beaches & coast512Playa de Torre del Mar (34 km)
    Parks39Parque Forestal de El Morlaco (44 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs26Embalse de Los Bermejales (29 km)
    Other attractions35Faro de Torrox (40 km)
    Caves23Cueva del Tesoro (39 km)
    Mosques & dargahs13Mezquita de Al-ándalus (48 km)
    Buddhist sites12Stupa Karma Guen (19 km)
    Treks01Caminito del Rey (71 km)
    Waterfalls01Las Cascades De Calahonda (93 km)

    Zafarraya: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Zafarraya?

    Maroma (viewpoint, about 15 km), Castillo de Alhama de Granada (heritage site, about 18 km), Stupa Karma Guen (stupa, about 19 km), Castillo de Comares (heritage site, about 21 km), Castillo de Benthomiz (heritage site, about 26 km), Alcazaba de Loja (heritage site, about 27 km).

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

    83 places on Spotwander: 40 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 churches, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Zafarraya?

    Castillo de Alhama de Granada, about 18 km by road; Castillo de Comares (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Zafarraya?

    Maroma, about 15 km by road; Peña Negra (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Zafarraya?

    Parque Natural Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama, about 31 km by road; Parque Natural Montes de Málaga (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Zafarraya?

    Start in Zafarraya, visit Castillo de Comares, then Stupa Karma Guen, then Castillo de Benthomiz, then Maroma, then Castillo de Alhama de Granada, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Zafarraya?

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

    Towns near Zafarraya

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