Porto district, Porto, Portugal

Places to visit near Brito

Brito is a town in Porto district, Porto, Portugal, home to about 5,051 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit — 48 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 4 museums and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Igreja Matriz de São Martinho de Candoso (5 km), Casa de Caneiros (5 km) and Casa de Sezim (7 km).

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Brito, Porto
Brito, Porto district, Porto, Portugal. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Brito at a glance

Location
Porto district, Porto, Portugal
Population
about 5,051
Coordinates
41.4582° N, 8.3610° W
Places within 50 km
85 (85 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 Brito

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

97 churches within 100 km of Brito. The closest is Igreja Matriz de São Martinho de Candoso (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Brito

59 forts & heritage within 100 km of Brito. The closest is Casa de Caneiros (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Brito

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

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Brito

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Brito. The closest is Paisagem Protegida Regional Do Litoral de Vila Do Conde e Reserva Ornitológica de Mindelo (44 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Brito

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Brito. The closest is São Félix (37 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Brito

7 beaches & coast within 100 km of Brito. The closest is Farol de Regufe (43 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Brito

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 20 km on the road.

  1. Start in Brito
  2. 5 km Igreja Matriz de São Martinho de Candoso · church, Porto
  3. 2 km Casa de Sezim · heritage site, Braga
  4. 5 km Casa Das Rótulas · heritage site, Braga
  5. 1 km Casa Do Barão de Pombeiro · heritage site, Braga
  6. 2 km Casa de Caneiros · heritage site, Braga
  7. 5 km Back to Brito

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From travellers near Brito

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How to reach Brito

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Brito by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4897Igreja Matriz de São Martinho de Candoso (5 km)
    Forts & heritage2059Casa de Caneiros (5 km)
    Museums414Nogueira da Silva Museum (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens511Paisagem Protegida Regional Do Litoral de Vila Do Conde e Reserva Ornitológica de Mindelo (44 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints110São Félix (37 km)
    Beaches & coast37Farol de Regufe (43 km)
    Other attractions36Castelo de Guimarães (7 km)
    Parks03Jardim de Carrilho Videira (51 km)
    Waterfalls03Cascata Das Sete Lagoas, Gerês (58 km)
    Buddhist sites11Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Pombeiro (18 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Ilhéu da Ínsua (77 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Albufeira da Régua (93 km)

    Brito: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Brito?

    Igreja Matriz de São Martinho de Candoso (church, about 5 km), Casa de Caneiros (heritage site, about 5 km), Casa de Sezim (heritage site, about 7 km), Casa Das Rótulas (heritage site, about 7 km), Casa Do Barão de Pombeiro (heritage site, about 7 km), Castelo de Guimarães (attraction, about 7 km).

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

    85 places on Spotwander: 48 churches, 20 forts & heritage, 4 museums, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 viewpoint.

    Which is the nearest church to Brito?

    Igreja Matriz de São Martinho de Candoso, about 5 km by road; Santa Maria Madalena Church (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Brito?

    Casa de Caneiros, about 5 km by road; Casa de Sezim (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Brito?

    Nogueira da Silva Museum, about 14 km by road; Museu Municipal de Etnografia e História da Póvoa de Varzim (43 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Brito?

    Start in Brito, visit Igreja Matriz de São Martinho de Candoso, then Casa de Sezim, then Casa Das Rótulas, then Casa Do Barão de Pombeiro, then Casa de Caneiros, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Brito?

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

    Towns near Brito

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