Places to visit near

Covilhã

Covilhã is a town in Castelo Branco district, Castelo Branco, Portugal of about 17,610 people. Within 50 km by road there are 185 places to visit: 54 forts & heritage, 42 churches and 16 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Nascente Rio Zêzere, Torre and Serra da Estrela Natural Park.

40.2811° N, 7.5050° WPop. 17,610

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Within 30 km134 places
Within 50 km185
Must-see72
Notable170
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Covilhã

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:32 pm

101 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Covilhã
  2. Capela da Nossa Senhora Dos Remédioschurch · 30 min
  3. Serra da Gardunhaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Castle of Belmonteheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Serra da Estrela Natural Parkviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Torreviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Covilhã
Today’s loopCovilhãStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Covilhã?

Nascente Rio Zêzere (attraction, about 12 km), Torre (viewpoint, about 13 km), Serra da Estrela Natural Park (viewpoint, about 19 km), Castle of Belmonte (heritage site, about 20 km), Pelourinho da Covilhã (attraction, about 1 km), Igreja Paroquial de Santa Maria Maior (church, about 1 km).

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

185 places on Spotwander: 54 forts & heritage, 42 churches, 22 other attractions, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Covilhã?

Muralhas da Cidade da Covilhã, about 1 km by road; Casa Mourão (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Covilhã?

Igreja Paroquial de Santa Maria Maior, about 1 km by road; Capela de Santa Cruz (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Covilhã?

Start in Covilhã, visit Capela da Nossa Senhora Dos Remédios, then Serra da Gardunha, then Castle of Belmonte, then Serra da Estrela Natural Park, then Torre, and drive back — about 101 km by road in all.