Lisbon district, Lisbon, Portugal

Places to visit near Azambuja

Azambuja is a town in Lisbon district, Lisbon, Portugal, home to about 7,179 people. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit — 29 forts & heritage, 31 churches, 2 museums and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Igreja Paroquial de Nossa Senhora da Assunção (1 km), Baloiço de Salvaterra de Magos (8 km) and Old Chapel of the Royal Palace (10 km).

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Azambuja at a glance

Location
Lisbon district, Lisbon, Portugal
Population
about 7,179
Coordinates
39.0703° N, 8.8682° W
Places within 50 km
74 (74 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 Azambuja

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Forts & heritage near Azambuja

87 forts & heritage within 100 km of Azambuja. The closest is Baloiço de Salvaterra de Magos (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Azambuja

68 churches within 100 km of Azambuja. The closest is Igreja Paroquial de Nossa Senhora da Assunção (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Azambuja

27 museums within 100 km of Azambuja. The closest is Núcleo Museológico de Santarém Do Museu Nacional Ferroviário (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Azambuja

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Azambuja. The closest is Site of Community Importance Serra de Montejunto (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Azambuja

12 parks within 100 km of Azambuja. The closest is Parque Tejo (47 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Azambuja

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Azambuja. The closest is Praia Fluvial (31 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Azambuja

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 57 km on the road.

  1. Start in Azambuja
  2. 1 km Igreja Paroquial de Nossa Senhora da Assunção · church, Lisbon
  3. 8 km Baloiço de Salvaterra de Magos · heritage site, Santarém
  4. 2 km Old Chapel of the Royal Palace · palace, Santarém
  5. 7 km Núcleo Museológico Agrícola · heritage site, Santarém
  6. 24 km Castelo de Alenquer · heritage site, Lisbon
  7. 15 km Back to Azambuja

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Azambuja by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2987Baloiço de Salvaterra de Magos (8 km)
    Churches3168Igreja Paroquial de Nossa Senhora da Assunção (1 km)
    Museums227Núcleo Museológico de Santarém Do Museu Nacional Ferroviário (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens413Site of Community Importance Serra de Montejunto (26 km)
    Parks312Parque Tejo (47 km)
    Beaches & coast18Praia Fluvial (31 km)
    Other attractions08Praça de Touros Do Campo Pequeno (55 km)
    Caves27Gruta da Pedra Furada (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints13Monfirre (50 km)
    Waterfalls02Jardim da Cascata (62 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Barragem de Magos (22 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Lisbon Central Mosque (56 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Almourol (75 km)

    Azambuja: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Azambuja?

    Igreja Paroquial de Nossa Senhora da Assunção (church, about 1 km), Baloiço de Salvaterra de Magos (heritage site, about 8 km), Old Chapel of the Royal Palace (palace, about 10 km), Núcleo Museológico Agrícola (heritage site, about 14 km), Castelo de Alenquer (heritage site, about 15 km), Igreja Matriz de São João Batista (church, about 16 km).

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

    74 places on Spotwander: 29 forts & heritage, 31 churches, 2 museums, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Azambuja?

    Baloiço de Salvaterra de Magos, about 8 km by road; Núcleo Museológico Agrícola (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Azambuja?

    Igreja Paroquial de Nossa Senhora da Assunção, about 1 km by road; Old Chapel of the Royal Palace (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Azambuja?

    Núcleo Museológico de Santarém Do Museu Nacional Ferroviário, about 32 km by road; Sacavém Ceramic Museum (46 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Azambuja?

    Start in Azambuja, visit Igreja Paroquial de Nossa Senhora da Assunção, then Baloiço de Salvaterra de Magos, then Old Chapel of the Royal Palace, then Núcleo Museológico Agrícola, then Castelo de Alenquer, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Azambuja?

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

    Towns near Azambuja

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