Viseu district, Viseu, Portugal

Places to visit near Armamar

Armamar is a town in Viseu district, Viseu, Portugal. Within 50 km by road there are 41 places to visit — 18 churches, 13 forts & heritage, 2 museums and 0 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Igreja Matriz de Armamar (1 km), Estação Arqueológica Do Alto da Fonte Do Milho (8 km) and Chapel of São Pedro de Balsemão (10 km).

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Armamar, Viseu
Armamar, Viseu district, Viseu, Portugal. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Armamar at a glance

Location
Viseu district, Viseu, Portugal
Coordinates
41.1076° N, 7.6914° W
Places within 50 km
41 (36 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 Armamar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Armamar: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Armamar

66 churches within 100 km of Armamar. The closest is Igreja Matriz de Armamar (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Armamar

54 forts & heritage within 100 km of Armamar. The closest is Casa Do Poeta Fausto José (3 km); the best-known is Estação Arqueológica Do Alto da Fonte Do Milho (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Armamar

11 museums within 100 km of Armamar. The closest is Museu Do Douro (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Armamar

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Armamar. The closest is Parque Arqueológico Do Vale Do Côa (64 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Armamar

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Armamar. The closest is Pelourinho de Gouvães Do Douro (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Armamar

2 waterfalls within 100 km of Armamar. The closest is Cascata de Misarela (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Armamar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Armamar
  2. 1 km Igreja Matriz de Armamar · church, Vila Real
  3. 8 km Estação Arqueológica Do Alto da Fonte Do Milho · heritage site, Vila Real
  4. 9 km Museu Do Douro · museum, Porto
  5. 9 km Castle of Lamego · church, Porto
  6. 3 km Chapel of São Pedro de Balsemão · church, Porto
  7. 10 km Back to Armamar

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From travellers near Armamar

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Armamar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1866Igreja Matriz de Armamar (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1354Casa Do Poeta Fausto José (3 km)
    Museums211Museu Do Douro (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens08Parque Arqueológico Do Vale Do Côa (64 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints47Pelourinho de Gouvães Do Douro (17 km)
    Other attractions27Pinhão Train Station (19 km)
    Waterfalls12Cascata de Misarela (1 km)
    Parks02Jardim Do Morro (96 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Albufeira da Régua (17 km)
    Buddhist sites01Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Pombeiro (68 km)

    Armamar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Armamar?

    Igreja Matriz de Armamar (church, about 1 km), Estação Arqueológica Do Alto da Fonte Do Milho (heritage site, about 8 km), Chapel of São Pedro de Balsemão (church, about 10 km), Castle of Lamego (church, about 12 km), Museu Do Douro (museum, about 13 km), Albufeira da Régua (lake, about 17 km).

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

    41 places on Spotwander: 18 churches, 13 forts & heritage, 2 museums, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Armamar?

    Igreja Matriz de Armamar, about 1 km by road; Capela de Santa Bárbara (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Armamar?

    Casa Do Poeta Fausto José, about 3 km by road; Casa da Capela (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Armamar?

    Museu Do Douro, about 13 km by road; Casa de Miguel Torga (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Armamar?

    Start in Armamar, visit Igreja Matriz de Armamar, then Estação Arqueológica Do Alto da Fonte Do Milho, then Museu Do Douro, then Castle of Lamego, then Chapel of São Pedro de Balsemão, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Armamar?

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

    Towns near Armamar

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