What can you see from Alhambra (Torre de la Vela)?
360° terrain visibility analysis from Alhambra (Torre de la Vela) — observation point at 821 m, coordinates 37.1756, -3.5872.
From Alhambra (Torre de la Vela), the terrain-limited line of sight reaches up to 69.1 km. The single farthest piece of visible terrain lies 69.1 km to the west (bearing 270°), at 1,003 m elevation. These results account for Earth's curvature and standard atmospheric refraction, computed from 30-meter resolution Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data across 1,844,005 terrain samples.
Open the interactive visibility map →Visibility by direction
| Direction | Visible distance |
|---|---|
| North | 49.6 km |
| East | 28.5 km |
| South | 43.5 km |
| West | 69.1 km |
Frequently asked questions
How far can you see from Alhambra (Torre de la Vela)?
On a clear day the terrain allows a line of sight of up to 69.1 km from Alhambra (Torre de la Vela). The average visible distance across all 360 directions is 21.3 km. Atmospheric conditions (haze, humidity) usually reduce practical visibility below the terrain-limited maximum.
What is the farthest point visible from Alhambra (Torre de la Vela)?
The farthest terrain visible from Alhambra (Torre de la Vela) lies 69.1 km to the west, at an elevation of 1,003 m. Earth's curvature and atmospheric refraction are accounted for in this calculation.
How high is Alhambra (Torre de la Vela)?
The observation point at Alhambra (Torre de la Vela) sits at 821 m above sea level (Copernicus GLO-30 elevation model).
How is this visibility map calculated?
UpToWhere traces lines of sight in 360 directions from the observer using 30 m-resolution Copernicus terrain data, correcting for Earth curvature and standard atmospheric refraction. You can run the same analysis for any point on Earth with the free calculator.
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