Coimbra district, Coimbra, Portugal

Places to visit near Arazede

Arazede is a town in Coimbra district, Coimbra, Portugal, home to about 5,906 people. Within 50 km by road there are 114 places to visit — 33 churches, 38 forts & heritage, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens and 8 museums. The must-see places are Castelo de Montemor-o-Velho (16 km), Paul de Arzila Nature Reserve (19 km) and Mata Nacional Do Choupal (23 km).

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Arazede, Coimbra
Arazede, Coimbra district, Coimbra, Portugal. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Arazede at a glance

Location
Coimbra district, Coimbra, Portugal
Population
about 5,906
Coordinates
40.2863° N, 8.6500° W
Places within 50 km
114 (35 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Arazede

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Churches near Arazede

51 churches within 100 km of Arazede. The closest is Capela de Santo Amaro (5 km); the best-known is Igreja da Graça (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Arazede

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Arazede. The closest is Cruzeiro de São Marcos (12 km); the best-known is Castelo de Montemor-o-Velho (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Arazede

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Arazede. The closest is Paul Do Taipal Special Protection Area (15 km); the best-known is Paul de Arzila Nature Reserve (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Arazede

11 museums within 100 km of Arazede. The closest is Coimbra (26 km); the best-known is Museu Machado de Castro (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Arazede

5 parks within 100 km of Arazede. The closest is Mata Nacional Do Choupal (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Arazede

3 waterfalls within 100 km of Arazede. The closest is Cascata da Cabreia, Silva Escura (24 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Arazede

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 76 km on the road.

  1. Start in Arazede
  2. 5 km Capela de Santo Amaro · church, Aveiro
  3. 25 km Mata Nacional Do Choupal · park, Coimbra
  4. 2 km Igreja da Graça · church, Coimbra
  5. 14 km Paul de Arzila Nature Reserve · nature spot, Coimbra
  6. 14 km Castelo de Montemor-o-Velho · heritage site, Coimbra
  7. 16 km Back to Arazede

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    Within 15 km of Arazede

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Arazede by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3351Capela de Santo Amaro (5 km)
    Forts & heritage3847Cruzeiro de São Marcos (12 km)
    Other attractions1314Pelourinho de Póvoa de Santa Cristina (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens912Paul Do Taipal Special Protection Area (15 km)
    Museums811Coimbra (26 km)
    Parks55Mata Nacional Do Choupal (23 km)
    Waterfalls23Cascata da Cabreia, Silva Escura (24 km)
    Buddhist sites22Santa Clara Monastery (Sofia) (26 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Rabaçal (39 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Lagoa da Vela (15 km)
    Beaches & coast11Praia da Tocha (22 km)
    Caves11Gruta Dos Alqueves (25 km)

    Arazede: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Arazede?

    Castelo de Montemor-o-Velho (heritage site, about 16 km), Paul de Arzila Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 19 km), Mata Nacional Do Choupal (park, about 23 km), Igreja da Graça (church, about 25 km), Capela de Santo Amaro (church, about 5 km), Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha (Buddhist site, about 26 km).

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

    114 places on Spotwander: 33 churches, 38 forts & heritage, 13 other attractions, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Arazede?

    Capela de Santo Amaro, about 5 km by road; Capela de São João Baptista (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Arazede?

    Cruzeiro de São Marcos, about 12 km by road; Mosteiro de São Marcos de Coimbra (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Arazede?

    Paul Do Taipal Special Protection Area, about 15 km by road; Paul de Arzila Nature Reserve (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Arazede?

    Start in Arazede, visit Capela de Santo Amaro, then Mata Nacional Do Choupal, then Igreja da Graça, then Paul de Arzila Nature Reserve, then Castelo de Montemor-o-Velho, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Arazede?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Arazede

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