Évora district, Évora, Portugal

Places to visit near Cheles

Cheles is a town in Évora district, Évora, Portugal, home to about 1,313 people. Within 50 km by road there are 143 places to visit — 76 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 12 hill stations & viewpoints and 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Castelo de Monsaraz (14 km), Anta 2 Do Olival da Pêga (15 km) and Castelo de Mourão (19 km).

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Cheles, Évora
Cheles, Évora district, Évora, Portugal. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cheles at a glance

Location
Évora district, Évora, Portugal
Population
about 1,313
Coordinates
38.5123° N, 7.2818° W
Places within 50 km
143 (25 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Cheles

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

110 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cheles. The closest is Palacio de Los Condes de Via-Manuel (1 km); the best-known is Castelo de Monsaraz (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Cheles

54 churches within 100 km of Cheles. The closest is Ermida de Santa Catarina de Monsaraz (14 km); the best-known is Capela da Boa Nova (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cheles

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cheles. The closest is Espinhaço de Cabra (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cheles

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cheles. The closest is Barragem de Roucanito (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Cheles

7 museums within 100 km of Cheles. The closest is Museu Do Vinho (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cheles

2 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cheles. The closest is Vale Sagrado Do Lucefecit (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Cheles

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 73 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cheles
  2. 19 km Castelo de Mourão · heritage site, Évora
  3. 9 km Castelo de Monsaraz · heritage site, Évora
  4. 2 km Anta 2 Do Olival da Pêga · heritage site, Évora
  5. 23 km Igreja de São Pedro · church, Évora
  6. 1 km Capela da Boa Nova · church, Évora
  7. 19 km Back to Cheles

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From travellers near Cheles

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    Within 15 km of Cheles

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cheles by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage76110Palacio de Los Condes de Via-Manuel (1 km)
    Churches3054Ermida de Santa Catarina de Monsaraz (14 km)
    Other attractions1314Menir Do Outeiro (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1212Espinhaço de Cabra (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs99Barragem de Roucanito (8 km)
    Museums17Museu Do Vinho (34 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Vale Sagrado Do Lucefecit (21 km)
    Parks02Parque Do Santuário Do Senhor Jesus da Piedade (51 km)
    Caves01Gruta Do Escoural (93 km)

    Cheles: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cheles?

    Castelo de Monsaraz (heritage site, about 14 km), Anta 2 Do Olival da Pêga (heritage site, about 15 km), Castelo de Mourão (heritage site, about 19 km), Capela da Boa Nova (church, about 19 km), Igreja de São Pedro (church, about 20 km), Castelo de Terena (heritage site, about 20 km).

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

    143 places on Spotwander: 76 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 13 other attractions, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cheles?

    Palacio de Los Condes de Via-Manuel, about 1 km by road; Castillo de Cheles (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cheles?

    Ermida de Santa Catarina de Monsaraz, about 14 km by road; Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Lagoa (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cheles?

    Espinhaço de Cabra, about 5 km by road; Outeiro da Sentinela (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cheles?

    Start in Cheles, visit Castelo de Mourão, then Castelo de Monsaraz, then Anta 2 Do Olival da Pêga, then Igreja de São Pedro, then Capela da Boa Nova, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cheles?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Cheles

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