Braga, Portugal

Places to visit near Aveleda

Aveleda is a town in Braga, Portugal, home to about 6,671 people. Within 50 km by road there are 71 places to visit — 38 churches, 19 forts & heritage, 3 museums and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Monastery of São Martinho de Tibães (5 km), Biscainhos Museum (6 km) and Chapel of São Frutuoso (6 km).

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Aveleda at a glance

Location
Braga, Portugal
Population
about 6,671
Coordinates
41.5211° N, 8.4668° W
Places within 50 km
71 (71 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 Aveleda

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Aveleda: 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 Aveleda

100 churches within 100 km of Aveleda. The closest is Monastery of São Martinho de Tibães (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Aveleda

66 forts & heritage within 100 km of Aveleda. The closest is Biscainhos Museum (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Aveleda

14 museums within 100 km of Aveleda. The closest is Nogueira da Silva Museum (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Aveleda

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Aveleda. The closest is Bertiandos and São Pedro de Arcos Lagoons Protected Landscape (39 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Aveleda

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Aveleda. The closest is Praia Rio Alto Naturista (35 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Aveleda

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Aveleda. The closest is São Félix (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Aveleda

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Aveleda
  2. 5 km Monastery of São Martinho de Tibães · monastery, Porto
  3. 4 km Chapel of São Frutuoso · church, Viana do Castelo
  4. 2 km Biscainhos Museum · heritage site, Porto
  5. 1 km Nogueira da Silva Museum · museum, Porto
  6. 5 km Santa Maria Madalena Church · church, Porto
  7. 8 km Back to Aveleda

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Aveleda by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches38100Monastery of São Martinho de Tibães (5 km)
    Forts & heritage1966Biscainhos Museum (6 km)
    Museums314Nogueira da Silva Museum (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens313Bertiandos and São Pedro de Arcos Lagoons Protected Landscape (39 km)
    Beaches & coast38Praia Rio Alto Naturista (35 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints27São Félix (29 km)
    Other attractions25Castelo de Guimarães (21 km)
    Parks04Jardim de Carrilho Videira (54 km)
    Waterfalls03Cascata Das Sete Lagoas, Gerês (53 km)
    Buddhist sites11Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Pombeiro (32 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Ilhéu da Ínsua (63 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Encoro de Zamáns (92 km)

    Aveleda: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Aveleda?

    Monastery of São Martinho de Tibães (monastery, about 5 km), Biscainhos Museum (heritage site, about 6 km), Chapel of São Frutuoso (church, about 6 km), Nogueira da Silva Museum (museum, about 6 km), Santa Maria Madalena Church (church, about 8 km), Igreja de Santa Eulália Do Mosteiro de Arnoso (church, about 9 km).

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

    71 places on Spotwander: 38 churches, 19 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Aveleda?

    Monastery of São Martinho de Tibães, about 5 km by road; Chapel of São Frutuoso (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Aveleda?

    Biscainhos Museum, about 6 km by road; Citânia de Briteiros (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Aveleda?

    Nogueira da Silva Museum, about 6 km by road; Geraz Do Lima Carriage Museum (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Aveleda?

    Start in Aveleda, visit Monastery of São Martinho de Tibães, then Chapel of São Frutuoso, then Biscainhos Museum, then Nogueira da Silva Museum, then Santa Maria Madalena Church, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Aveleda?

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

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