Santarém, Portugal

Places to visit near Coruche

Coruche is a town in Santarém, Portugal, home to about 8,776 people. Within 50 km by road there are 18 places to visit — 4 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 1 museums and 1 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Barragem de Magos (18 km), Igreja Paroquial de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira (29 km) and Capela de São Sebastião (29 km).

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Coruche, Santarém
Coruche, Santarém, Portugal. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Coruche at a glance

Location
Santarém, Portugal
Population
about 8,776
Coordinates
38.9596° N, 8.5252° W
Places within 50 km
18 (18 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 Coruche

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Things to see near Coruche, by type

Forts & heritage near Coruche

83 forts & heritage within 100 km of Coruche. The closest is Núcleo Museológico Agrícola (31 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Coruche

70 churches within 100 km of Coruche. The closest is Igreja Paroquial de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Coruche

24 museums within 100 km of Coruche. The closest is Núcleo Museológico de Santarém Do Museu Nacional Ferroviário (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Coruche

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Coruche. The closest is Parque Das Laranjeiras (36 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Coruche

12 parks within 100 km of Coruche. The closest is Parque Tejo (66 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Coruche

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Coruche. The closest is Praia Fluvial (42 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Coruche

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 103 km on the road.

  1. Start in Coruche
  2. 18 km Barragem de Magos · lake, Santarém
  3. 12 km Old Chapel of the Royal Palace · palace, Santarém
  4. 7 km Núcleo Museológico Agrícola · heritage site, Santarém
  5. 36 km Capela de São Sebastião · church, Setúbal
  6. 1 km Igreja Paroquial de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira · church, Setúbal
  7. 29 km Back to Coruche

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    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Coruche by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage483Núcleo Museológico Agrícola (31 km)
    Churches970Igreja Paroquial de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira (29 km)
    Museums124Núcleo Museológico de Santarém Do Museu Nacional Ferroviário (42 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens113Parque Das Laranjeiras (36 km)
    Parks012Parque Tejo (66 km)
    Beaches & coast18Praia Fluvial (42 km)
    Caves18Gruta da Pedra Furada (50 km)
    Other attractions08Praça de Touros Do Campo Pequeno (74 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints03Sophia de Mello Breyner Andersen Belvedere (74 km)
    Waterfalls02Waterfall Penedo Furado (74 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Barragem de Magos (18 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Almourol (71 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Lisbon Central Mosque (75 km)

    Coruche: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Coruche?

    Barragem de Magos (lake, about 18 km), Igreja Paroquial de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira (church, about 29 km), Capela de São Sebastião (church, about 29 km), Old Chapel of the Royal Palace (palace, about 30 km), Núcleo Museológico Agrícola (heritage site, about 31 km), Baloiço de Salvaterra de Magos (heritage site, about 33 km).

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

    18 places on Spotwander: 4 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 1 museum, 1 sanctuary, 1 beach.

    Which is the nearest fort to Coruche?

    Núcleo Museológico Agrícola, about 31 km by road; Baloiço de Salvaterra de Magos (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Coruche?

    Igreja Paroquial de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira, about 29 km by road; Capela de São Sebastião (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Coruche?

    Núcleo Museológico de Santarém Do Museu Nacional Ferroviário, about 42 km by road; Sacavém Ceramic Museum (67 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Coruche?

    Start in Coruche, visit Barragem de Magos, then Old Chapel of the Royal Palace, then Núcleo Museológico Agrícola, then Capela de São Sebastião, then Igreja Paroquial de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira, and drive back — about 103 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Coruche?

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

    Towns near Coruche

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