Lisbon district, Lisbon, Portugal

Places to visit near Charneca

Charneca is a town in Lisbon district, Lisbon, Portugal, home to about 10,509 people. Within 50 km by road there are 238 places to visit — 95 forts & heritage, 55 churches, 29 museums and 14 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Forte da Ameixoeira (1 km), National Theatre and Dance Museum (3 km) and Igreja de São Tiago Maior de Camarate (3 km).

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Charneca at a glance

Location
Lisbon district, Lisbon, Portugal
Population
about 10,509
Coordinates
38.7835° N, 9.1435° W
Places within 50 km
238 (238 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Charneca

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Charneca: 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 Charneca

95 forts & heritage within 100 km of Charneca. The closest is Forte da Ameixoeira (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Charneca

55 churches within 100 km of Charneca. The closest is Igreja de São Tiago Maior de Camarate (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Charneca

29 museums within 100 km of Charneca. The closest is Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro Museum (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Charneca

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Charneca. The closest is Farol da Mama (12 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Charneca

13 parks within 100 km of Charneca. The closest is Parque José Gomes Ferreira (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Charneca

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Charneca. The closest is Parque Urbano Do Vale Fundão (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Charneca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 14 km on the road.

  1. Start in Charneca
  2. 3 km Capela de Nossa Senhora da Vitória · church, Lisbon
  3. 1 km Igreja de São Tiago Maior de Camarate · church, Lisbon
  4. 3 km Igreja da Póvoa de Santo Adrião · church, Lisbon
  5. 4 km National Theatre and Dance Museum · heritage site, Lisbon
  6. 2 km Forte da Ameixoeira · heritage site, Lisbon
  7. 1 km Back to Charneca

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    Within 15 km of Charneca

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Charneca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage9595Forte da Ameixoeira (1 km)
    Churches5555Igreja de São Tiago Maior de Camarate (3 km)
    Museums2929Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro Museum (4 km)
    Beaches & coast1414Farol da Mama (12 km)
    Parks1313Parque José Gomes Ferreira (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1313Parque Urbano Do Vale Fundão (6 km)
    Other attractions88Praça de Touros Do Campo Pequeno (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints44Sophia de Mello Breyner Andersen Belvedere (9 km)
    Caves44Gruta Do Pego Do Diabo (14 km)
    Waterfalls22Jardim da Cascata (12 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Lisbon Central Mosque (7 km)

    Charneca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Charneca?

    Forte da Ameixoeira (heritage site, about 1 km), National Theatre and Dance Museum (heritage site, about 3 km), Igreja de São Tiago Maior de Camarate (church, about 3 km), Igreja da Póvoa de Santo Adrião (church, about 3 km), Capela de Nossa Senhora da Vitória (church, about 3 km), Igreja de Santo Eugénio (church, about 3 km).

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

    238 places on Spotwander: 95 forts & heritage, 55 churches, 29 museums, 14 beaches & coast, 13 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Charneca?

    Forte da Ameixoeira, about 1 km by road; National Theatre and Dance Museum (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Charneca?

    Igreja de São Tiago Maior de Camarate, about 3 km by road; Igreja da Póvoa de Santo Adrião (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Charneca?

    Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro Museum, about 4 km by road; Palácio Pimenta (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Charneca?

    Start in Charneca, visit Capela de Nossa Senhora da Vitória, then Igreja de São Tiago Maior de Camarate, then Igreja da Póvoa de Santo Adrião, then National Theatre and Dance Museum, then Forte da Ameixoeira, and drive back — about 14 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Charneca?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Charneca

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