Porto district, Porto, Portugal

Places to visit near Barcelos

Barcelos is a town in Porto district, Porto, Portugal, home to about 19,085 people. Within 50 km by road there are 77 places to visit — 34 churches, 26 forts & heritage, 4 museums and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Igreja Matriz de Barcelos (1 km), Igreja de Santa Maria Do Abade (4 km) and Igreja de Santa Eulália Do Mosteiro de Arnoso (13 km).

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Barcelos at a glance

Location
Porto district, Porto, Portugal
Population
about 19,085
Coordinates
41.5317° N, 8.6184° W
Places within 50 km
77 (77 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 Barcelos

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

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

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Forts & heritage near Barcelos

67 forts & heritage within 100 km of Barcelos. The closest is Castelo de Curutelo (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Barcelos

14 museums within 100 km of Barcelos. The closest is Nogueira da Silva Museum (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Barcelos

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Barcelos. The closest is Bertiandos and São Pedro de Arcos Lagoons Protected Landscape (33 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Barcelos

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Barcelos. The closest is Praia Rio Alto Naturista (22 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Barcelos

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Barcelos. The closest is São Félix (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Barcelos

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 68 km on the road.

  1. Start in Barcelos
  2. 1 km Igreja Matriz de Barcelos · church, Porto
  3. 16 km Igreja de São Pedro de Rates · church, Porto
  4. 17 km Igreja de Santa Eulália Do Mosteiro de Arnoso · church, Porto
  5. 13 km Monastery of São Martinho de Tibães · monastery, Porto
  6. 17 km Igreja de Santa Maria Do Abade · church, Porto
  7. 4 km Back to Barcelos

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Barcelos by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3498Igreja Matriz de Barcelos (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2667Castelo de Curutelo (17 km)
    Museums414Nogueira da Silva Museum (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens414Bertiandos and São Pedro de Arcos Lagoons Protected Landscape (33 km)
    Beaches & coast410Praia Rio Alto Naturista (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints28São Félix (17 km)
    Other attractions25Santa-Clara (28 km)
    Parks05Serralves Park (52 km)
    Waterfalls03Cascata Das Sete Lagoas, Gerês (60 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Ilhéu da Ínsua (53 km)
    Buddhist sites11Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Pombeiro (46 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Encoro de Zamáns (88 km)

    Barcelos: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Barcelos?

    Igreja Matriz de Barcelos (church, about 1 km), Igreja de Santa Maria Do Abade (church, about 4 km), Igreja de Santa Eulália Do Mosteiro de Arnoso (church, about 13 km), Monastery of São Martinho de Tibães (monastery, about 15 km), Igreja de São Pedro de Rates (church, about 16 km), São Félix (viewpoint, about 17 km).

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

    77 places on Spotwander: 34 churches, 26 forts & heritage, 4 museums, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Barcelos?

    Igreja Matriz de Barcelos, about 1 km by road; Igreja de Santa Maria Do Abade (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Barcelos?

    Castelo de Curutelo, about 17 km by road; Forte de São João Baptista de Esposende (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Barcelos?

    Nogueira da Silva Museum, about 21 km by road; Geraz Do Lima Carriage Museum (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Barcelos?

    Start in Barcelos, visit Igreja Matriz de Barcelos, then Igreja de São Pedro de Rates, then Igreja de Santa Eulália Do Mosteiro de Arnoso, then Monastery of São Martinho de Tibães, then Igreja de Santa Maria Do Abade, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Barcelos?

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

    Towns near Barcelos

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