Places to visit near

Arcos

Arcos is a town in Braga district, Braga, Portugal of about 6,805 people. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit: 41 churches, 20 forts & heritage and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Santa Maria Madalena Church, Biscainhos Museum and Nogueira da Silva Museum.

41.5219° N, 8.4215° WPop. 6,805

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Within 30 km26 places
Within 50 km74
Must-see223
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Arcos

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:08 pm

65 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. Biscainhos Museumheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Monastery of São Martinho de Tibãesmonastery · 30 min
  4. Igreja de Santa Eulália Do Mosteiro de Arnosochurch · 30 min
  5. Casa de Minotesheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Citânia de Briteirosheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Arcos
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Arcos?

Santa Maria Madalena Church (church, about 4 km), Biscainhos Museum (heritage site, about 4 km), Nogueira da Silva Museum (museum, about 4 km), Chapel of São Frutuoso (church, about 6 km), Monastery of São Martinho de Tibães (monastery, about 8 km), Citânia de Briteiros (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

74 places on Spotwander: 41 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 museums, 2 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest church to Arcos?

Santa Maria Madalena Church, about 4 km by road; Chapel of São Frutuoso (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Arcos?

Biscainhos Museum, about 4 km by road; Citânia de Briteiros (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Arcos?

Start in Arcos, visit Biscainhos Museum, then Monastery of São Martinho de Tibães, then Igreja de Santa Eulália Do Mosteiro de Arnoso, then Casa de Minotes, then Citânia de Briteiros, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.