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Alenquer

Alenquer is a town in Lisbon district, Lisbon, Portugal of about 9,626 people. Within 50 km by road there are 155 places to visit: 56 forts & heritage, 52 churches and 18 museums. The must-see places are Castelo de Alenquer, Povoado Calcolítico da Pedra de Ouro and Basílica de Santa Quitéria de Meca.

39.0532° N, 9.0093° WPop. 9,626

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Within 30 km38 places
Within 50 km155
Must-see239
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Alenquer

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:51 pm

74 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Alenquer
  2. Basílica de Santa Quitéria de Mecachurch · 30 min
  3. Pelourinho de Aldeia Galega da Merceanachurch · 30 min
  4. Forte Do Cegoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Gruta da Pedra Furadacave · 1 hrs
  6. Igreja Paroquial de Nossa Senhora da Assunçãochurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Alenquer
Today’s loopAlenquerStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Alenquer?

Castelo de Alenquer (heritage site, about 1 km), Povoado Calcolítico da Pedra de Ouro (heritage site, about 4 km), Basílica de Santa Quitéria de Meca (church, about 5 km), Pelourinho de Aldeia Galega da Merceana (church, about 12 km), Gruta da Pedra Furada (cave, about 12 km), Forte Do Cego (heritage site, about 14 km).

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

155 places on Spotwander: 56 forts & heritage, 52 churches, 18 museums, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 parks.

Which is the nearest fort to Alenquer?

Castelo de Alenquer, about 1 km by road; Povoado Calcolítico da Pedra de Ouro (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Alenquer?

Basílica de Santa Quitéria de Meca, about 5 km by road; Pelourinho de Aldeia Galega da Merceana (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Alenquer?

Start in Alenquer, visit Basílica de Santa Quitéria de Meca, then Pelourinho de Aldeia Galega da Merceana, then Forte Do Cego, then Gruta da Pedra Furada, then Igreja Paroquial de Nossa Senhora da Assunção, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.