Aveiro district, Aveiro, Portugal

Places to visit near Águeda

Águeda is a town in Aveiro district, Aveiro, Portugal, home to about 11,941 people. Within 50 km by road there are 55 places to visit — 16 churches, 17 forts & heritage, 10 museums and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Church of Trofa / Pantheon of Lemos (6 km), Archaeological Site of Cabeço Do Vouga (9 km) and Capela Das Barrocas (23 km).

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Águeda, Aveiro
Águeda, Aveiro district, Aveiro, Portugal. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Águeda at a glance

Location
Aveiro district, Aveiro, Portugal
Population
about 11,941
Coordinates
40.5772° N, 8.4444° W
Places within 50 km
55 (20 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 Águeda

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Águeda: 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 Águeda

67 churches within 100 km of Águeda. The closest is Igreja Matriz de Espinhel (5 km); the best-known is Church of Trofa / Pantheon of Lemos (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Águeda

49 forts & heritage within 100 km of Águeda. The closest is Conde Sucena (1 km); the best-known is Archaeological Site of Cabeço Do Vouga (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Águeda

21 museums within 100 km of Águeda. The closest is Fundação Dionísio e Alice Pinheiro (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Águeda

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Águeda. The closest is Site of Community Importance Rio Vouga (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Águeda

7 parks within 100 km of Águeda. The closest is Convento de Santa Cruz Do Buçaco (29 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Águeda

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Águeda. The closest is Cabeço Do Medo (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Águeda

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 21 km on the road.

  1. Start in Águeda
  2. 1 km Fundação Dionísio e Alice Pinheiro · museum, Aveiro
  3. 9 km Archaeological Site of Cabeço Do Vouga · heritage site, Aveiro
  4. 4 km Church of Trofa / Pantheon of Lemos · church, Aveiro
  5. 6 km Conde Sucena · heritage site, Aveiro
  6. 1 km Casa Museu Cancioneiro de Águeda · museum, Aveiro
  7. 0 km Back to Águeda

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How to reach Águeda

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    Within 15 km of Águeda

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Águeda by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1667Igreja Matriz de Espinhel (5 km)
    Forts & heritage1749Conde Sucena (1 km)
    Museums1021Fundação Dionísio e Alice Pinheiro (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens214Site of Community Importance Rio Vouga (11 km)
    Other attractions28Rua da Ponte Vouga (9 km)
    Parks27Convento de Santa Cruz Do Buçaco (29 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints17Cabeço Do Medo (13 km)
    Beaches & coast04Praia Granja (67 km)
    Waterfalls33Açude da Redonda (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Pateira de Fermentelos (9 km)
    Caves11Caves Primavera (10 km)
    Buddhist sites01Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha (52 km)

    Águeda: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Águeda?

    Church of Trofa / Pantheon of Lemos (church, about 6 km), Archaeological Site of Cabeço Do Vouga (heritage site, about 9 km), Fundação Dionísio e Alice Pinheiro (museum, about 1 km), Casa Museu Cancioneiro de Águeda (museum, about 1 km), Conde Sucena (heritage site, about 1 km), Casa da Carapeteira (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    55 places on Spotwander: 16 churches, 17 forts & heritage, 10 museums, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Águeda?

    Igreja Matriz de Espinhel, about 5 km by road; Church of Trofa / Pantheon of Lemos (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Águeda?

    Conde Sucena, about 1 km by road; Casa da Carapeteira (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Águeda?

    Fundação Dionísio e Alice Pinheiro, about 1 km by road; Casa Museu Cancioneiro de Águeda (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Águeda?

    Start in Águeda, visit Fundação Dionísio e Alice Pinheiro, then Archaeological Site of Cabeço Do Vouga, then Church of Trofa / Pantheon of Lemos, then Conde Sucena, then Casa Museu Cancioneiro de Águeda, and drive back — about 21 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Águeda?

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

    Towns near Águeda

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