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Arcos

Arcos is a town in Aveiro district, Aveiro, Portugal of about 6,725 people. Within 50 km by road there are 88 places to visit: 21 churches, 25 forts & heritage and 15 museums. The must-see places are Convento de Santa Cruz Do Buçaco, Church of Trofa / Pantheon of Lemos and Archaeological Site of Cabeço Do Vouga.

40.4478° N, 8.4417° WPop. 6,725

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Within 30 km62 places
Within 50 km88
Must-see114
Notable58
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Arcos

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:35 pm

83 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 Arcos
  2. Archaeological Site of Cabeço Do Vougaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Church of Trofa / Pantheon of Lemoschurch · 30 min
  4. Aliança Underground Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Paço de Óis - Casa de Montalvãoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Convento de Santa Cruz Do Buçacopark · 45 min
  7. Back in Arcos
Today’s loopArcosStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Arcos?

Convento de Santa Cruz Do Buçaco (park, about 13 km), Centro Cultural (museum, about 1 km), Museu José Luciano de Castro (museum, about 1 km), Estação da Malaposta da Ponte da Pedra (heritage site, about 1 km), Museu Do Vinho Bairrada (museum, about 1 km), Church of Trofa / Pantheon of Lemos (church, about 23 km).

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

88 places on Spotwander: 21 churches, 25 forts & heritage, 15 museums, 8 other attractions, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest church to Arcos?

Ermida de São José, about 13 km by road; Igreja Matriz de Oiã (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Arcos?

Estação da Malaposta da Ponte da Pedra, about 1 km by road; Busto Do Poeta Cavador (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Arcos?

Start in Arcos, visit Archaeological Site of Cabeço Do Vouga, then Church of Trofa / Pantheon of Lemos, then Aliança Underground Museum, then Paço de Óis - Casa de Montalvão, then Convento de Santa Cruz Do Buçaco, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.