Places to visit near

Buarcos

Buarcos is a town in Coimbra district, Coimbra, Portugal of about 7,865 people. Within 50 km by road there are 184 places to visit: 60 forts & heritage, 44 churches and 14 museums. The must-see places are Torre de Redondos, Forte de Santa Catarina and Monumento Natural Do Cabo Mondego.

40.1660° N, 8.8768° WPop. 7,865

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Within 30 km54 places
Within 50 km184
Must-see71
Notable166
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Buarcos

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:02 pm

81 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 Buarcos
  2. Monumento Natural Do Cabo Mondegonature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Anta da Estrumeiraheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Castelo de Montemor-o-Velhoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Igreja Do Convento Do Louriçalchurch · 30 min
  6. Praia da Cova-Galabeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Buarcos
Today’s loopBuarcosStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people 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.

What is a good one-day trip from Buarcos?

Start in Buarcos, visit Monumento Natural Do Cabo Mondego, then Anta da Estrumeira, then Castelo de Montemor-o-Velho, then Igreja Do Convento Do Louriçal, then Praia da Cova-Gala, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.