Bolama Region district, Guinea Bissau

Places to visit near Bubaque

Bubaque is a town in Bolama Region district, Guinea Bissau, home to about 9,244 people. Within 50 km by road there are 51 places to visit — 25 rivers, islands & mangroves, 13 beaches & coast, 1 forts & heritage and 2 churches. The must-see places are Bubaque Island (6 km), Parque Nacional Das Ilhas de Orango (47 km) and Igreja de São José (63 km).

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Bubaque, Guinea Bissau
Bubaque, Bolama Region district, Guinea Bissau. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bubaque at a glance

Location
Bolama Region district, Guinea Bissau
Population
about 9,244
Coordinates
11.2833° N, 15.8333° W
Places within 50 km
51 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Bubaque

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bubaque: 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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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Bubaque

50 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Bubaque. The closest is Bubaque Island (6 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Bubaque

40 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bubaque. The closest is Praia di Escadinha (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Bubaque

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bubaque. The closest is Ruined Pier (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Bubaque

12 churches within 100 km of Bubaque. The closest is Catholic Church (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bubaque

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bubaque. The closest is Sandy Shallow Water (27 km); the best-known is Parque Nacional Das Ilhas de Orango (47 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Bubaque

4 museums within 100 km of Bubaque. The closest is Museo Ethnográfico (85 km); the best-known is Museu Etnográfico (87 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Bubaque

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bubaque
  2. 2 km Catholic Church · church, Bolama Region
  3. 1 km Ruined Pier · heritage site, Bolama Region
  4. 6 km Ilha Rubane · river spot, Bolama Region
  5. 7 km Praia di Escadinha · beach, Bolama Region
  6. 8 km Bubaque Island · island, Bolama Region
  7. 6 km Back to Bubaque

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How to reach Bubaque

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bubaque by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2550Bubaque Island (6 km)
    Beaches & coast1340Praia di Escadinha (3 km)
    Forts & heritage132Ruined Pier (2 km)
    Other attractions417Porte Fanado (26 km)
    Churches212Catholic Church (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens58Sandy Shallow Water (27 km)
    Museums04Museo Ethnográfico (85 km)
    Parks04Mata de Cufongo (69 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Port of Bane (11 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Mesquita de Attadamun (85 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Rio De Farim (87 km)

    Bubaque: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bubaque?

    Bubaque Island (island, about 6 km), Catholic Church (church, about 2 km), Ruined Pier (heritage site, about 2 km), Praia di Escadinha (beach, about 3 km), Ilha Rubane (river spot, about 9 km), Ilha Soga (river spot, about 11 km).

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

    51 places on Spotwander: 25 rivers, islands & mangroves, 13 beaches & coast, 1 fort, 4 other attractions, 2 churches.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Bubaque?

    Bubaque Island, about 6 km by road; Ilha Rubane (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Bubaque?

    Praia di Escadinha, about 3 km by road; Praia da Bruce (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bubaque?

    Ruined Pier, about 2 km by road; Hotel da Praia de Ofir (62 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bubaque?

    Start in Bubaque, visit Catholic Church, then Ruined Pier, then Ilha Rubane, then Praia di Escadinha, then Bubaque Island, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bubaque?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Bubaque

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