Lisbon district, Lisbon, Portugal

Places to visit near Almada

Almada is a town in Lisbon district, Lisbon, Portugal, home to about 34,008 people. Within 50 km by road there are 227 places to visit — 85 forts & heritage, 51 churches, 29 museums and 16 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Farol de Cacilhas (2 km), Museu Do Oriente (4 km) and Convento de São Francisco de Paula (4 km).

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

Almada at a glance

Location
Lisbon district, Lisbon, Portugal
Population
about 34,008
Coordinates
38.6790° N, 9.1569° W
Places within 50 km
227 (227 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 Almada

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Almada: 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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Things to see near Almada, by type

Forts & heritage near Almada

93 forts & heritage within 100 km of Almada. The closest is Palácio Das Necessidades (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Almada

54 churches within 100 km of Almada. The closest is Convento de São Francisco de Paula (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Almada

29 museums within 100 km of Almada. The closest is Museu Do Oriente (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Almada

16 beaches & coast within 100 km of Almada. The closest is Farol de Cacilhas (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Almada

14 parks within 100 km of Almada. The closest is Tapada Das Necessidades (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Almada

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Almada. The closest is Jardim Botânico de Lisboa (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Almada

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 12 km on the road.

  1. Start in Almada
  2. 2 km Farol de Cacilhas · beach, Setúbal
  3. 3 km Museu da Marioneta · church, Lisbon
  4. 1 km Convento de São Francisco de Paula · church, Lisbon
  5. 1 km Museu Do Oriente · museum, Lisbon
  6. 1 km Scientific and Cultural Macao Museum · museum, Lisbon
  7. 4 km Back to Almada

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How to reach Almada

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    Within 15 km of Almada

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Almada by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage8593Palácio Das Necessidades (4 km)
    Churches5154Convento de São Francisco de Paula (4 km)
    Museums2929Museu Do Oriente (4 km)
    Beaches & coast1616Farol de Cacilhas (2 km)
    Parks1414Tapada Das Necessidades (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1314Jardim Botânico de Lisboa (6 km)
    Other attractions88Pelourinho de Lisboa (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints44Miradouro de Santa Luzia (5 km)
    Caves44Gruta Do Pego Do Diabo (26 km)
    Waterfalls22Jardim da Cascata (6 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Lisbon Central Mosque (8 km)

    Almada: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Almada?

    Farol de Cacilhas (beach, about 2 km), Museu Do Oriente (museum, about 4 km), Convento de São Francisco de Paula (church, about 4 km), Museu da Marioneta (church, about 4 km), Scientific and Cultural Macao Museum (museum, about 4 km), Palácio Das Necessidades (heritage site, about 4 km).

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

    227 places on Spotwander: 85 forts & heritage, 51 churches, 29 museums, 16 beaches & coast, 14 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Almada?

    Palácio Das Necessidades, about 4 km by road; Verride Palácio de Santa Catarina (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Almada?

    Convento de São Francisco de Paula, about 4 km by road; Museu da Marioneta (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Almada?

    Museu Do Oriente, about 4 km by road; Scientific and Cultural Macao Museum (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Almada?

    Start in Almada, visit Farol de Cacilhas, then Museu da Marioneta, then Convento de São Francisco de Paula, then Museu Do Oriente, then Scientific and Cultural Macao Museum, and drive back — about 12 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Almada?

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

    Towns near Almada

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