Granada district, Andalusia, Spain

Places to visit near Zújar

Zújar is a town in Granada district, Andalusia, Spain, home to about 2,699 people. Within 50 km by road there are 126 places to visit — 32 forts & heritage, 28 caves, 16 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 churches. The must-see places are Embalse del Negratín (7 km), Alcazaba de Baza (10 km) and Iglesia Mayor (10 km).

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Zújar, Andalusia
Zújar, Granada district, Andalusia, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Zújar at a glance

Location
Granada district, Andalusia, Spain
Population
about 2,699
Coordinates
37.5429° N, 2.8420° W
Places within 50 km
126 (16 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 caves and churches

Top places to visit near Zújar

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Forts & heritage near Zújar

76 forts & heritage within 100 km of Zújar. The closest is Castillo de Zújar (1 km); the best-known is Alcazaba de Baza (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Zújar

28 caves within 100 km of Zújar. The closest is Malutka Fairy's Grotto (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Zújar

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Zújar. The closest is Cerro Jabalcón (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Zújar

24 churches within 100 km of Zújar. The closest is Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza (3 km); the best-known is Iglesia Mayor (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Zújar

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Zújar. The closest is Granada Geopark (10 km); the best-known is Parque Natural Sierra de Baza (28 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Zújar

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Zújar. The closest is Embalse del Negratín (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Zújar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Zújar
  2. 1 km Castillo de Zújar · heritage site, Granada
  3. 10 km Alcazaba de Baza · heritage site, Granada
  4. 1 km Iglesia Mayor · church, Granada
  5. 6 km Cerro Cepero · heritage site, Granada
  6. 19 km Embalse del Negratín · lake, Granada
  7. 7 km Back to Zújar

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Zújar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3276Castillo de Zújar (1 km)
    Caves2828Malutka Fairy's Grotto (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1627Cerro Jabalcón (5 km)
    Churches1424Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza (3 km)
    Other attractions1619Fuente del Lavadero (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens413Granada Geopark (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs59Embalse del Negratín (7 km)
    Museums69Museo Arqueológico de Baza (10 km)
    Parks14Parque de la Alameda (11 km)
    Waterfalls44Pilón Azul (37 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Mezquita de Granada (97 km)

    Zújar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Zújar?

    Embalse del Negratín (lake, about 7 km), Alcazaba de Baza (heritage site, about 10 km), Iglesia Mayor (church, about 10 km), Cerro Cepero (heritage site, about 13 km), Castillo de Zújar (heritage site, about 1 km), Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza (church, about 3 km).

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

    126 places on Spotwander: 32 forts & heritage, 28 caves, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 churches, 16 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Zújar?

    Castillo de Zújar, about 1 km by road; Castillo de Freila (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Zújar?

    Malutka Fairy's Grotto, about 10 km by road; Cueva el Guindas (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Zújar?

    Cerro Jabalcón, about 5 km by road; Hoya of Baza (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Zújar?

    Start in Zújar, visit Castillo de Zújar, then Alcazaba de Baza, then Iglesia Mayor, then Cerro Cepero, then Embalse del Negratín, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Zújar?

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

    Towns near Zújar

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