Porto district, Porto, Portugal

Places to visit near Chavão

Chavão is a town in Porto district, Porto, Portugal, home to about 2,364 people. Within 50 km by road there are 119 places to visit — 49 churches, 34 forts & heritage, 10 museums and 9 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Igreja Paroquial de Santa Eulália de Balasar (7 km), Igreja de São Pedro de Rates (8 km) and Igreja de Santa Eulália Do Mosteiro de Arnoso (9 km).

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Chavão at a glance

Location
Porto district, Porto, Portugal
Population
about 2,364
Coordinates
41.4524° N, 8.6019° W
Places within 50 km
119 (119 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 Chavão

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Churches near Chavão

98 churches within 100 km of Chavão. The closest is Igreja Paroquial de Santa Eulália de Balasar (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Chavão

59 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chavão. The closest is Cividade de Bagunte (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Chavão

12 museums within 100 km of Chavão. The closest is Museu Municipal de Etnografia e História da Póvoa de Varzim (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Chavão

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Chavão. The closest is Paisagem Protegida Regional Do Litoral de Vila Do Conde e Reserva Ornitológica de Mindelo (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Chavão

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Chavão. The closest is Praia Rio Alto Naturista (19 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Chavão

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chavão. The closest is São Félix (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Chavão

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chavão
  2. 8 km Igreja de São Pedro de Rates · church, Porto
  3. 3 km Igreja de São Cristóvão de Rio Mau · church, Porto
  4. 6 km Igreja Paroquial de Santa Eulália de Balasar · church, Porto
  5. 14 km Igreja de Santa Eulália Do Mosteiro de Arnoso · church, Porto
  6. 13 km Igreja Matriz de Barcelos · church, Porto
  7. 11 km Back to Chavão

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From travellers near Chavão

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chavão by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4998Igreja Paroquial de Santa Eulália de Balasar (7 km)
    Forts & heritage3459Cividade de Bagunte (11 km)
    Museums1012Museu Municipal de Etnografia e História da Póvoa de Varzim (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens911Paisagem Protegida Regional Do Litoral de Vila Do Conde e Reserva Ornitológica de Mindelo (24 km)
    Beaches & coast58Praia Rio Alto Naturista (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints37São Félix (12 km)
    Other attractions55Santa-Clara (20 km)
    Parks33Serralves Park (41 km)
    Waterfalls03Cascata Das Sete Lagoas, Gerês (68 km)
    Buddhist sites11Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Pombeiro (40 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Ilhéu da Ínsua (63 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Encoro de Zamáns (99 km)

    Chavão: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chavão?

    Igreja Paroquial de Santa Eulália de Balasar (church, about 7 km), Igreja de São Pedro de Rates (church, about 8 km), Igreja de Santa Eulália Do Mosteiro de Arnoso (church, about 9 km), Igreja Matriz de Barcelos (church, about 11 km), Igreja de São Cristóvão de Rio Mau (church, about 11 km), Cividade de Bagunte (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

    119 places on Spotwander: 49 churches, 34 forts & heritage, 10 museums, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Chavão?

    Igreja Paroquial de Santa Eulália de Balasar, about 7 km by road; Igreja de São Pedro de Rates (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Chavão?

    Cividade de Bagunte, about 11 km by road; Castro de Alvarelhos (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Chavão?

    Museu Municipal de Etnografia e História da Póvoa de Varzim, about 19 km by road; Nogueira da Silva Museum (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chavão?

    Start in Chavão, visit Igreja de São Pedro de Rates, then Igreja de São Cristóvão de Rio Mau, then Igreja Paroquial de Santa Eulália de Balasar, then Igreja de Santa Eulália Do Mosteiro de Arnoso, then Igreja Matriz de Barcelos, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chavão?

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

    Towns near Chavão

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Chavão’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.