Places to visit near

Benguela

Benguela is a city in Benguela Province district, Angola of about 151,226 people. Within 50 km by road there are 48 places to visit: 16 churches, 10 beaches & coast and 4 forts & heritage. The closest is Igreja de Nossa Senhora Do Pópulo.

12.5763° S, 13.4055° EPop. 151,226

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Within 30 km31 places
Within 50 km48
Must-see0
Notable10
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from Benguela

4 stops, one loop, back by 4:33 pm

102 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 Benguela
  2. Baía de Santo Antóniobeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Baía de Lobitobeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Lobito Lighthousebeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Catumbela Saint Peter's Redoubtheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Back in Benguela
Today’s loopBenguelaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Benguela?

Igreja de Nossa Senhora Do Pópulo (church, about 1 km), Praia Morena (beach, about 1 km), Our Lady Fátima Cathedral (church, about 1 km), Fort of Saint Philip of Benguela (fort, about 2 km), Baía de Santo António (beach, about 7 km), Videira Benguela (church, about 1 km).

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

48 places on Spotwander: 16 churches, 10 beaches & coast, 6 other attractions, 4 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest church to Benguela?

Igreja de Nossa Senhora Do Pópulo, about 1 km by road; Videira Benguela (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Benguela?

Praia Da Restinga Lobito, about 1 km by road; Baia Azul (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Benguela?

Start in Benguela, visit Baía de Santo António, then Baía de Lobito, then Lobito Lighthouse, then Catumbela Saint Peter's Redoubt, and drive back — about 102 km by road in all.

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