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Alter do Chão

Alter do Chão is a town in Portalegre district, Portalegre, Portugal of about 2,600 people. Within 50 km by road there are 143 places to visit: 64 forts & heritage, 31 churches and 10 museums. The must-see places are Convento de Alter, Castelo de Alter Do Chão and Castelo de Alter Pedroso.

39.1974° N, 7.6589° WPop. 2,600

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Within 30 km70 places
Within 50 km143
Must-see94
Notable117
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Convento de Alter, church near Alter do Chão
Must-see

Convento de Alter

Church · 1 km

Castelo de Alter Do Chão, heritage site near Alter do Chão
Must-see

Castelo de Alter Do Chão

Heritage site · 1 km

Castelo de Alter Pedroso, heritage site near Alter do Chão
Must-see

Castelo de Alter Pedroso

Heritage site · 4 km

Places near Alter do Chão by type

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One day from Alter do Chão

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:38 pm

95 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 Alter do Chão
  2. Anta da Serra Dos Arneirinhosheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Castelo de Alter Pedrosoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Museu da Tapeçaria de Portalegre - Guy Finomuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Castelo Do Cratoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Castelo de Sedaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Alter do Chão
Today’s loopAlter do ChãoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Alter do Chão?

Convento de Alter (church, about 1 km), Castelo de Alter Do Chão (heritage site, about 1 km), Castelo de Alter Pedroso (heritage site, about 4 km), Castelo Do Crato (heritage site, about 12 km), Castelo de Seda (heritage site, about 14 km), Igreja de Flor da Rosa (church, about 15 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Alter do Chão?

143 places on Spotwander: 64 forts & heritage, 31 churches, 19 other attractions, 10 museums, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Alter do Chão?

Castelo de Alter Do Chão, about 1 km by road; Estação Arqueológica de Ferragial d'El Rei (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Alter do Chão?

Convento de Alter, about 1 km by road; Igreja Paroquial de Alter Do Chão (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Alter do Chão?

Start in Alter do Chão, visit Anta da Serra Dos Arneirinhos, then Castelo de Alter Pedroso, then Museu da Tapeçaria de Portalegre - Guy Fino, then Castelo Do Crato, then Castelo de Seda, and drive back — about 95 km by road in all.