Coimbra district, Coimbra, Portugal

Places to visit near Buarcos

Buarcos is a town in Coimbra district, Coimbra, Portugal, home to about 7,865 people. Within 50 km by road there are 184 places to visit — 60 forts & heritage, 44 churches, 14 museums and 11 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Torre de Redondos (1 km), Forte de Santa Catarina (3 km) and Monumento Natural Do Cabo Mondego (4 km).

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Buarcos, Coimbra
Buarcos, Coimbra district, Coimbra, Portugal. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Buarcos at a glance

Location
Coimbra district, Coimbra, Portugal
Population
about 7,865
Coordinates
40.1660° N, 8.8768° W
Places within 50 km
184 (23 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 Buarcos

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Buarcos: 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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Forts & heritage near Buarcos

77 forts & heritage within 100 km of Buarcos. The closest is Torre de Redondos (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Buarcos

66 churches within 100 km of Buarcos. The closest is Igreja de São Pedro (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Buarcos

17 museums within 100 km of Buarcos. The closest is Museu Municipal Santos Rocha (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Buarcos

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Buarcos. The closest is Monumento Natural Do Cabo Mondego (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Buarcos

11 caves within 100 km of Buarcos. The closest is Gruta Do Ourão (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Buarcos

6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Buarcos. The closest is Cabo Mondego (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Buarcos

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 15 km on the road.

  1. Start in Buarcos
  2. 3 km Forte de Santa Catarina · heritage site, Coimbra
  3. 3 km Fortaleza de Buarcos · heritage site, Coimbra
  4. 1 km Igreja de São Pedro · church, Coimbra
  5. 4 km Monumento Natural Do Cabo Mondego · nature spot, Coimbra
  6. 4 km Torre de Redondos · heritage site, Coimbra
  7. 0 km Back to Buarcos

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How to reach Buarcos

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    Within 15 km of Buarcos

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Buarcos by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6077Torre de Redondos (1 km)
    Churches4466Igreja de São Pedro (1 km)
    Other attractions2729Pelourinho de Redondos (1 km)
    Museums1417Museu Municipal Santos Rocha (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1114Monumento Natural Do Cabo Mondego (4 km)
    Caves711Gruta Do Ourão (37 km)
    Beaches & coast66Cabo Mondego (4 km)
    Parks56Mata Nacional Do Choupal (46 km)
    Waterfalls44Cascata Da Serra Da Boa Viagem (6 km)
    Buddhist sites33Câmara Municipal de Pombal (44 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Lagoa da Vela (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Rabaçal (44 km)
    Treks11Rota Carmelita (50 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Rio Ceira (51 km)

    Buarcos: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Buarcos?

    Torre de Redondos (heritage site, about 1 km), Forte de Santa Catarina (heritage site, about 3 km), Monumento Natural Do Cabo Mondego (nature spot, about 4 km), Pelourinho de Redondos (attraction, about 1 km), Fortaleza de Buarcos (heritage site, about 1 km), Igreja de São Pedro (church, about 1 km).

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

    184 places on Spotwander: 60 forts & heritage, 44 churches, 27 other attractions, 14 museums, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Buarcos?

    Torre de Redondos, about 1 km by road; Fortaleza de Buarcos (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Buarcos?

    Igreja de São Pedro, about 1 km by road; Capela da Senhora da Conceição (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Buarcos?

    Museu Municipal Santos Rocha, about 3 km by road; Núcleo Museológico Do Sal (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Buarcos?

    Start in Buarcos, visit Forte de Santa Catarina, then Fortaleza de Buarcos, then Igreja de São Pedro, then Monumento Natural Do Cabo Mondego, then Torre de Redondos, and drive back — about 15 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Buarcos?

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

    Towns near Buarcos

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