Braga, Portugal

Places to visit near Adaúfe

Adaúfe is a town in Braga, Portugal, home to about 3,850 people. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit — 32 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 3 museums and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Nogueira da Silva Museum (5 km), Chapel of São Frutuoso (6 km) and Biscainhos Museum (6 km).

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Adaúfe, Braga
Adaúfe, Braga, Portugal. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Adaúfe at a glance

Location
Braga, Portugal
Population
about 3,850
Coordinates
41.5873° N, 8.3982° W
Places within 50 km
67 (67 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Adaúfe

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Adaúfe: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Adaúfe

102 churches within 100 km of Adaúfe. The closest is Chapel of São Frutuoso (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Adaúfe

74 forts & heritage within 100 km of Adaúfe. The closest is Biscainhos Museum (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Adaúfe

16 museums within 100 km of Adaúfe. The closest is Nogueira da Silva Museum (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Adaúfe

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Adaúfe. The closest is Bertiandos and São Pedro de Arcos Lagoons Protected Landscape (35 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Adaúfe

9 beaches & coast within 100 km of Adaúfe. The closest is Praia Rio Alto Naturista (45 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Adaúfe

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Adaúfe. The closest is São Félix (39 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Adaúfe

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Adaúfe
  2. 6 km Chapel of São Frutuoso · church, Viana do Castelo
  3. 4 km Monastery of São Martinho de Tibães · monastery, Porto
  4. 5 km Biscainhos Museum · heritage site, Porto
  5. 1 km Nogueira da Silva Museum · museum, Porto
  6. 5 km Santa Maria Madalena Church · church, Porto
  7. 9 km Back to Adaúfe

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From travellers near Adaúfe

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How to reach Adaúfe

    All places near Adaúfe by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Adaúfe by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches32102Chapel of São Frutuoso (6 km)
    Forts & heritage2174Biscainhos Museum (6 km)
    Museums316Nogueira da Silva Museum (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens216Bertiandos and São Pedro de Arcos Lagoons Protected Landscape (35 km)
    Beaches & coast39Praia Rio Alto Naturista (45 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints28São Félix (39 km)
    Other attractions25Castelo de Guimarães (22 km)
    Parks05Jardim de Carrilho Videira (65 km)
    Waterfalls12Cascata Das Sete Lagoas, Gerês (42 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Ilhéu da Ínsua (62 km)
    Buddhist sites11Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Pombeiro (34 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Encoro de Zamáns (85 km)

    Adaúfe: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Adaúfe?

    Nogueira da Silva Museum (museum, about 5 km), Chapel of São Frutuoso (church, about 6 km), Biscainhos Museum (heritage site, about 6 km), Santa Maria Madalena Church (church, about 9 km), Monastery of São Martinho de Tibães (monastery, about 10 km), Citânia de Briteiros (heritage site, about 12 km).

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

    67 places on Spotwander: 32 churches, 21 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Adaúfe?

    Chapel of São Frutuoso, about 6 km by road; Santa Maria Madalena Church (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Adaúfe?

    Biscainhos Museum, about 6 km by road; Citânia de Briteiros (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Adaúfe?

    Nogueira da Silva Museum, about 5 km by road; Geraz Do Lima Carriage Museum (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Adaúfe?

    Start in Adaúfe, visit Chapel of São Frutuoso, then Monastery of São Martinho de Tibães, then Biscainhos Museum, then Nogueira da Silva Museum, then Santa Maria Madalena Church, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Adaúfe?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Adaúfe

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