Castelo de AvôIgreja Matriz de São GiãoSerra Do Açor Protected LandscapeCasa da FidalgaPenedo c'AbanaAntiga Capela Senhora Do Amparo
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Carregal do Sal

Carregal do Sal is a town in Viseu district, Viseu, Portugal of about 5,600 people. Within 50 km by road there are 56 places to visit: 16 forts & heritage, 10 churches and 5 museums. The must-see places are Castelo de Avô, Igreja Matriz de São Gião and Serra Do Açor Protected Landscape.

40.4333° N, 8.0000° WPop. 5,600

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Within 30 km43 places
Within 50 km56
Must-see91
Notable41
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Castelo de Avô, heritage site near Carregal do Sal
Must-see

Castelo de Avô

Heritage site · 22 km · Coimbra

Igreja Matriz de São Gião, church near Carregal do Sal
Must-see

Igreja Matriz de São Gião

Church · 25 km · Coimbra

Serra Do Açor Protected Landscape, nature spot near Carregal do Sal
Must-see

Serra Do Açor Protected Landscape

Nature spot · 31 km · Coimbra

Places near Carregal do Sal by type

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One day from Carregal do Sal

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:42 pm

68 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 Carregal do Sal
  2. Antiga Capela Senhora Do Amparoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Orca de Fiais da Telhaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Igreja Matriz de São Giãochurch · 30 min
  5. Castelo de Avôheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Penedo c'Abanaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Carregal do Sal
Today’s loopCarregal do SalStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Carregal do Sal?

Castelo de Avô (heritage site, about 22 km), Casa da Fidalga (heritage site, about 2 km), Capela da Nossa Senhora Dos Carvalhais (heritage site, about 3 km), Pelourinho de Oliveira Do Conde (attraction, about 3 km), Túmulo de Fernão Gomes de Góis (heritage site, about 4 km), Igreja Matriz de Oliveira Do Conde (church, about 4 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Carregal do Sal?

56 places on Spotwander: 16 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 15 other attractions, 5 museums, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest fort to Carregal do Sal?

Casa da Fidalga, about 2 km by road; Capela da Nossa Senhora Dos Carvalhais (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Carregal do Sal?

Igreja Matriz de Oliveira Do Conde, about 4 km by road; Igreja Paroquial de São João de Areias (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Carregal do Sal?

Start in Carregal do Sal, visit Antiga Capela Senhora Do Amparo, then Orca de Fiais da Telha, then Igreja Matriz de São Gião, then Castelo de Avô, then Penedo c'Abana, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.