Beja district, Beja, Portugal

Places to visit near Cuba

Cuba is a town in Beja district, Beja, Portugal, home to about 4,878 people. Within 50 km by road there are 150 places to visit — 70 forts & heritage, 49 churches, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 6 museums. The must-see places are Castle of Vidigueira (12 km), Castle of Alvito (17 km) and Igreja de Santo Amaro (21 km).

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Cuba, Beja
Cuba, Beja district, Beja, Portugal. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cuba at a glance

Location
Beja district, Beja, Portugal
Population
about 4,878
Coordinates
38.1654° N, 7.8924° W
Places within 50 km
150 (18 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Cuba

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Cuba: 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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Things to see near Cuba, by type

Forts & heritage near Cuba

95 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cuba. The closest is Menir de Mac Abraão (8 km); the best-known is Castle of Vidigueira (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Cuba

72 churches within 100 km of Cuba. The closest is Church of São Vicente (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cuba

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cuba. The closest is Barragem Romana de Nossa Senhora da Represa (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Cuba

7 museums within 100 km of Cuba. The closest is Museu da Casa Do Arco (10 km); the best-known is Museu Jorge Vieira (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cuba

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cuba. The closest is Site of Community Importance Alvito/Cuba (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cuba

3 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cuba. The closest is Miramendro (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Cuba

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 90 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cuba
  2. 1 km Church of São Vicente · church, Évora
  3. 17 km Castle of Alvito · heritage site, Évora
  4. 22 km Castle of Vidigueira · heritage site, Évora
  5. 28 km Castelo de Beja · church, Beja
  6. 1 km Igreja de Santo Amaro · church, Beja
  7. 21 km Back to Cuba

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From travellers near Cuba

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How to reach Cuba

    All places near Cuba by distance

    Within 15 km of Cuba

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cuba by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage7095Menir de Mac Abraão (8 km)
    Churches4972Church of São Vicente (1 km)
    Other attractions1112Villa Romana de São Cucufate (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs89Barragem Romana de Nossa Senhora da Represa (10 km)
    Museums67Museu da Casa Do Arco (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Site of Community Importance Alvito/Cuba (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints33Miramendro (12 km)
    Waterfalls12Cascata (12 km)
    Beaches & coast02Praia Do Pêgo (98 km)
    Buddhist sites11Convento Dos Capuchos (28 km)
    Caves01Gruta Do Escoural (59 km)
    Parks01Badoca Safari Park (95 km)

    Cuba: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cuba?

    Castle of Vidigueira (heritage site, about 12 km), Castle of Alvito (heritage site, about 17 km), Church of São Vicente (church, about 1 km), Igreja de Santo Amaro (church, about 21 km), Castelo de Beja (church, about 21 km), Museu Jorge Vieira (museum, about 21 km).

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

    150 places on Spotwander: 70 forts & heritage, 49 churches, 11 other attractions, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cuba?

    Menir de Mac Abraão, about 8 km by road; Ermida de São Bartolomeu (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cuba?

    Church of São Vicente, about 1 km by road; Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Rocha (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Cuba?

    Barragem Romana de Nossa Senhora da Represa, about 10 km by road; Barragem de Namorada (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cuba?

    Start in Cuba, visit Church of São Vicente, then Castle of Alvito, then Castle of Vidigueira, then Castelo de Beja, then Igreja de Santo Amaro, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cuba?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Cuba

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