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Things to see in San Juan de Ortega (Spain): 15 places and when to go
San Juan de Ortega is a town in Spain, and this site lists 15 places in and around it, mainly Nature (6), History (6), Hiking (4). The best known are Gran Dolina, San Juan de Ortega and Agés. The best time to come is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Spain · 42.3759, -3.4366
- Places
- 15 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (6) · History (6) · Hiking (4) · Temples (3) · Mountains (3) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to February and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- MAD Madrid, 210 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Sauce, at 1,139 m.
What to see in San Juan de Ortega
The places in and around San Juan de Ortega, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Gran DolinaCave in Spain7.4 km
- San Juan de OrtegaMonastery in Burgos, Spain5 m
- AgésNature · History5.3 km
- Sima del ElefanteCave located near the town of Atapuerca, Spain7.4 km
- Tritium AutrigonumArchaeological site8.3 km
- Foundation AtapuercaNonprofit organization in Ibeas de Juarros, Spain5.1 km
- Hermitage of Nuestra Señora del Valle, Monasterio de RodillaCultural property in Monasterio de Rodilla, Spain10 km
- Alto OcaHiking8.9 km
- Etapa 4 Villafranca Montes de Oca - Ibeas de JuarrosHiking2.1 km
- Etapa 5 Ibeas de Juarros - Palazuelos de la SierraHiking13 km
- HoyasTriangulation station in Monasterio de Rodilla, Spain9.7 km
- MatagrandeTriangulation station in Atapuerca, Spain7.8 km
- San Juan de OrtegaMonastery in Burgos, Spain40 m
- SauceTriangulation station in San Adrián de Juarros, Spain11 km
- Sendero Minero de JuarrosHiking11 km
When to go to San Juan de Ortega
The best time to visit San Juan de Ortega is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:14
- FebPossible10:20
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:10
- MayBest time14:25
- JunBest time15:05
- JulPossible14:49
- AugPossible13:43
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:49
- NovPossible9:32
- DecPossible8:55
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55. In April, 15 of the 15 places are at their best.
When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to San Juan de Ortega
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD, Madrid), 210 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Burgos39 places20 km
- Quintanilla de las Viñas22 places28 km
- Fonzaleche38 places41 km
- Lerma15 places47 km
- Castrojeriz13 places59 km
- Canicosa de la Sierra23 places59 km
And all of Spain, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in San Juan de Ortega?
The best known: Gran Dolina, San Juan de Ortega, Agés, Sima del Elefante, Tritium Autrigonum. In all, 15 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit San Juan de Ortega?
March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55.
How do you get to San Juan de Ortega?
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 210 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with San Juan de Ortega as the destination and these 15 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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