Leiria district, Leiria, Portugal

Places to visit near Cela

Cela is a town in Leiria district, Leiria, Portugal, home to about 3,264 people. Within 50 km by road there are 31 places to visit — 10 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens and 2 museums. The must-see places are Castle of Alcobaça (6 km), Igreja de São Gião (7 km) and Castelo de Alfeizerão (10 km).

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Cela, Leiria
Cela, Leiria district, Leiria, Portugal. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cela at a glance

Location
Leiria district, Leiria, Portugal
Population
about 3,264
Coordinates
39.5408° N, 9.0345° W
Places within 50 km
31 (31 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 Cela

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Forts & heritage near Cela

53 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cela. The closest is Castle of Alcobaça (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Cela

47 churches within 100 km of Cela. The closest is Igreja de São Gião (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cela

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cela. The closest is Reserva Natural Local Do Paul de Tornada (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Cela

6 museums within 100 km of Cela. The closest is José Malhoa Statue (22 km); the best-known is Museu de Cerâmica (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Cela

6 caves within 100 km of Cela. The closest is Lapa Do Picareiro (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Cela

2 beaches & coast within 100 km of Cela. The closest is Praia Vale de Frades (49 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Cela

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cela
  2. 6 km Castle of Alcobaça · heritage site, Santarém
  3. 13 km Fort of São Miguel Arcanjo · fort, Santarém
  4. 6 km Igreja de São Gião · church, Leiria
  5. 9 km Castelo de Alfeizerão · heritage site, Leiria
  6. 8 km Reserva Natural Local Do Paul de Tornada · nature spot, Leiria
  7. 17 km Back to Cela

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cela by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1053Castle of Alcobaça (6 km)
    Churches947Igreja de São Gião (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens38Reserva Natural Local Do Paul de Tornada (17 km)
    Museums26José Malhoa Statue (22 km)
    Caves36Lapa Do Picareiro (41 km)
    Other attractions33Campos de Lapiás, Dolinas e Algares Das Serras da Mendiga e S. Bento (25 km)
    Beaches & coast12Praia Vale de Frades (49 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Rabaçal (89 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Almourol (71 km)
    Waterfalls01Waterfall Penedo Furado (75 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Barragem de Magos (84 km)
    Parks01Tapada Nacional de Mafra (87 km)

    Cela: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cela?

    Castle of Alcobaça (heritage site, about 6 km), Igreja de São Gião (church, about 7 km), Castelo de Alfeizerão (heritage site, about 10 km), Fort of São Miguel Arcanjo (fort, about 10 km), Reserva Natural Local Do Paul de Tornada (nature spot, about 17 km), Igreja de Nossa Senhora Do Pópulo (church, about 22 km).

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

    31 places on Spotwander: 10 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 museums, 3 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cela?

    Castle of Alcobaça, about 6 km by road; Castelo de Alfeizerão (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cela?

    Igreja de São Gião, about 7 km by road; Igreja de Nossa Senhora Do Pópulo (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Cela?

    Reserva Natural Local Do Paul de Tornada, about 17 km by road; Serra d'Aire Dinossaur Traceways (48 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cela?

    Start in Cela, visit Castle of Alcobaça, then Fort of São Miguel Arcanjo, then Igreja de São Gião, then Castelo de Alfeizerão, then Reserva Natural Local Do Paul de Tornada, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cela?

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

    Towns near Cela

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