Lisbon district, Lisbon, Portugal

Places to visit near Algés

Algés is a town in Lisbon district, Lisbon, Portugal, home to about 19,327 people. Within 50 km by road there are 231 places to visit — 88 forts & heritage, 54 churches, 29 museums and 15 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Forte Do Alto Do Duque (1 km), Lisbon Harbor Control Tower (1 km) and Capela de São Jerónimo (2 km).

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Algés, Lisbon
Algés, Lisbon district, Lisbon, Portugal. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Algés at a glance

Location
Lisbon district, Lisbon, Portugal
Population
about 19,327
Coordinates
38.7024° N, 9.2294° W
Places within 50 km
231 (231 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Algés

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Algés: 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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Forts & heritage near Algés

91 forts & heritage within 100 km of Algés. The closest is Forte Do Alto Do Duque (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Algés

58 churches within 100 km of Algés. The closest is Capela de São Jerónimo (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Algés

29 museums within 100 km of Algés. The closest is National Museum of Ethnology (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Algés

16 beaches & coast within 100 km of Algés. The closest is Farol da Mama (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Algés

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Algés. The closest is Parque Recreativo Dos Moinhos de Santana (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Algés

13 parks within 100 km of Algés. The closest is Vasco da Gama Garden (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Algés

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 7 km on the road.

  1. Start in Algés
  2. 1 km Forte Do Alto Do Duque · heritage site, Lisbon
  3. 1 km National Museum of Ethnology · museum, Lisbon
  4. 1 km Capela de São Jerónimo · church, Lisbon
  5. 1 km Primeira Travessia Aérea Do Atlântico Sul · heritage site, Lisbon
  6. 1 km For the Combatants Overseas · heritage site, Lisbon
  7. 2 km Back to Algés

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How to reach Algés

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    Within 15 km of Algés

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Algés by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage8891Forte Do Alto Do Duque (1 km)
    Churches5458Capela de São Jerónimo (2 km)
    Museums2929National Museum of Ethnology (2 km)
    Beaches & coast1516Farol da Mama (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1313Parque Recreativo Dos Moinhos de Santana (3 km)
    Parks1313Vasco da Gama Garden (3 km)
    Other attractions88Lisbon Harbor Control Tower (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints44Sophia de Mello Breyner Andersen Belvedere (11 km)
    Caves44Grutas Do Poço Velho (21 km)
    Waterfalls22Jardim da Cascata (3 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Lisbon Central Mosque (9 km)

    Algés: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Algés?

    Forte Do Alto Do Duque (heritage site, about 1 km), Lisbon Harbor Control Tower (attraction, about 1 km), Capela de São Jerónimo (church, about 2 km), For the Combatants Overseas (heritage site, about 2 km), Primeira Travessia Aérea Do Atlântico Sul (heritage site, about 2 km), National Museum of Ethnology (museum, about 2 km).

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

    231 places on Spotwander: 88 forts & heritage, 54 churches, 29 museums, 15 beaches & coast, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Algés?

    Forte Do Alto Do Duque, about 1 km by road; For the Combatants Overseas (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Algés?

    Capela de São Jerónimo, about 2 km by road; Igreja da Memória (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Algés?

    National Museum of Ethnology, about 2 km by road; Museu de Arte Contemporânea MAC/CCB (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Algés?

    Start in Algés, visit Forte Do Alto Do Duque, then National Museum of Ethnology, then Capela de São Jerónimo, then Primeira Travessia Aérea Do Atlântico Sul, then For the Combatants Overseas, and drive back — about 7 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Algés?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Algés

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