Lisbon district, Lisbon, Portugal

Places to visit near Alvalade

Alvalade is a town in Lisbon district, Lisbon, Portugal, home to about 31,813 people. Within 50 km by road there are 239 places to visit — 93 forts & heritage, 57 churches, 29 museums and 15 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Santo António (1 km), Igreja Paroquial Do Campo Grande (1 km) and Senhorio Dos Lagares d'El-Rei (1 km).

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

Alvalade at a glance

Location
Lisbon district, Lisbon, Portugal
Population
about 31,813
Coordinates
38.7533° N, 9.1440° W
Places within 50 km
239 (239 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 Alvalade

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Forts & heritage near Alvalade

93 forts & heritage within 100 km of Alvalade. The closest is Santo António (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Alvalade

57 churches within 100 km of Alvalade. The closest is Igreja Paroquial Do Campo Grande (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Alvalade

29 museums within 100 km of Alvalade. The closest is Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Alvalade

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Alvalade. The closest is Farol de Cacilhas (9 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Alvalade

13 parks within 100 km of Alvalade. The closest is Senhorio Dos Lagares d'El-Rei (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Alvalade

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Alvalade. The closest is Jardim Do Arco Do Cego (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Alvalade

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 8 km on the road.

  1. Start in Alvalade
  2. 1 km Santo António · heritage site, Lisbon
  3. 1 km Senhorio Dos Lagares d'El-Rei · park, Lisbon
  4. 2 km Parque José Gomes Ferreira · park, Lisbon
  5. 2 km Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro Museum · museum, Lisbon
  6. 1 km Igreja Paroquial Do Campo Grande · church, Lisbon
  7. 1 km Back to Alvalade

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How to reach Alvalade

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    Within 15 km of Alvalade

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Alvalade by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage9393Santo António (1 km)
    Churches5757Igreja Paroquial Do Campo Grande (1 km)
    Museums2929Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro Museum (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1515Farol de Cacilhas (9 km)
    Parks1313Senhorio Dos Lagares d'El-Rei (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1313Jardim Do Arco Do Cego (2 km)
    Other attractions88Praça de Touros Do Campo Pequeno (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints44Sophia de Mello Breyner Andersen Belvedere (5 km)
    Caves44Gruta Do Pego Do Diabo (17 km)
    Waterfalls22Jardim da Cascata (9 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Lisbon Central Mosque (3 km)

    Alvalade: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Alvalade?

    Santo António (heritage site, about 1 km), Igreja Paroquial Do Campo Grande (church, about 1 km), Senhorio Dos Lagares d'El-Rei (park, about 1 km), Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro Museum (museum, about 1 km), Parque José Gomes Ferreira (park, about 1 km), Praça de Touros Do Campo Pequeno (attraction, about 1 km).

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

    239 places on Spotwander: 93 forts & heritage, 57 churches, 29 museums, 15 beaches & coast, 13 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Alvalade?

    Santo António, about 1 km by road; Palácio Galveias (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Alvalade?

    Igreja Paroquial Do Campo Grande, about 1 km by road; Convento de Santo Agostinho (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Alvalade?

    Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro Museum, about 1 km by road; Palácio Pimenta (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Alvalade?

    Start in Alvalade, visit Santo António, then Senhorio Dos Lagares d'El-Rei, then Parque José Gomes Ferreira, then Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro Museum, then Igreja Paroquial Do Campo Grande, and drive back — about 8 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Alvalade?

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

    Towns near Alvalade

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