# Things to see in Villanueva de las Torres (Spain): 17 places and when to go

> Villanueva de las Torres is a town in Spain, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly Nature (7), Mountains (5), Hiking (4). The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 25. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/villanueva-de-las-torres/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Spain · 37.5089, -3.1096
- **Places:** 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/naturaleza/) (7) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/montana/) (5) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/senderismo/) (4) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/historia/) (3) · [Hot springs](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/termal/) (1) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/museos/) (1)
- **Best time:** April to June and September to October.
- **Also possible:** November to March and July to August.
- **Nearest airport:** AGP Málaga, 154 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** cerro Mencal, at 1,384 m.

## What to see in Villanueva de las Torres

The places in and around Villanueva de las Torres, 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.

- [Andalucía - South Route (Provincia de Granada)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/andalucia-south-route-provincia-de-granada/): Hiking · 13 km
- [Balneario de Alicún de las Torres](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/balneario-de-alicun-de-las-torres/): Hot spring bath · 7 m
- [Baños de Alicún De Las Torres](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/banos-de-alicun-de-las-torres/): Hot spring located in Villanueva de las Torres, Spain · 251 m
- [Centro de Interpretación del Megalitismo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/centro-de-interpretacion-del-megalitismo/): Museum · 6.6 km
- [Cerro Altero](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/cerro-altero/): Nature · Mountains · 14 km
- [cerro Mencal](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/cerro-mencal-menor/): Summit · 7.2 km
- [Cerro Méndez](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/cerro-mendez/): Nature · Mountains · 13 km
- [Complejo Astronómico Los Coloraos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/complejo-astronomico-los-coloraos/): Observatory · 6.8 km
- [Dolmen Gorafe 113](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/dolmen-gorafe-113/): History · 9.9 km
- [Dolmen 134, Gorafe](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/dolmen-gorafe-134/): History · 10 km
- [Dolmen 65, Gorafe](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/dolmen-gorafe-65/): History · 6.5 km
- [Fuente del Tío Alcázar](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/fuente-del-tio-alcazar/): Fountain located in Gorafe, Spain · 3.9 km
- [Loma de los Pinos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/loma-de-los-pinos/): Triangulation station in Gorafe, Spain · 8.9 km
- [Manantial del Cortijo Balsonero Bajo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/manantial-del-cortijo-balsonero-bajo/): Spring located in Villanueva de las Torres, Spain · 461 m
- [Ruta del Desierto de Gorafe](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/ruta-del-desierto-de-gorafe/): Hiking · 6.3 km
- [The House in the Desert](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/the-house-in-the-desert/): Mountains · Hiking · 6.2 km
- [Villanueva de las Torres - Los Coloraos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/villanueva-de-las-torres-los-coloraos/): Hiking · 6.3 km

## When to go to Villanueva de las Torres

The best time to visit Villanueva de las Torres is **April to June and September to October**; also possible: November to March 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.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 41 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 36 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 43 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 58 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 01 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 34 |
| July | Possible | 14 h 21 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 27 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 14 |
| October | Best time | 11 h |
| November | Possible | 9 h 56 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 25 |

In June there are 14 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 25. In April, 16 of the 17 places are at their best.

When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Villanueva de las Torres

The nearest main airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP, Málaga), 154 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=37.5089%2C-3.1096)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=37.5089%2C-3.1096)

## Other towns nearby

- [Los Baños](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/los-banos/): 25 places · 24 km
- [Cabra del Santo Cristo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/cabra-del-santo-cristo/): 11 places · 27 km
- [Baza](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/baza/): 12 places · 30 km
- [Galera](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/galera/): 12 places · 56 km
- [Laroles](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/laroles/): 37 places · 57 km
- [Granada](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/granada/): 94 places · 57 km

And all of Spain, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Villanueva de las Torres?

In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Villanueva de las Torres?

April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 25.

### How do you get to Villanueva de las Torres?

The nearest main airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), 154 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=37.5089%2C-3.1096) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Villanueva de las Torres as the destination and these 17 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.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).