Aveiro district, Aveiro, Portugal

Places to visit near Eixo

Eixo is a town in Aveiro district, Aveiro, Portugal, home to about 5,978 people. Within 50 km by road there are 57 places to visit — 14 churches, 13 forts & heritage, 12 museums and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Capela Das Barrocas (8 km), Sé de Aveiro (9 km) and Aveiro Museum (9 km).

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Eixo at a glance

Location
Aveiro district, Aveiro, Portugal
Population
about 5,978
Coordinates
40.6276° N, 8.5692° W
Places within 50 km
57 (16 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 Eixo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Eixo: 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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Churches near Eixo

67 churches within 100 km of Eixo. The closest is Igreja Matriz de Esgueira (7 km); the best-known is Capela Das Barrocas (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Eixo

46 forts & heritage within 100 km of Eixo. The closest is Forno Cerâmico Romano de Eixo (1 km); the best-known is Archaeological Site of Cabeço Do Vouga (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Eixo

23 museums within 100 km of Eixo. The closest is Aveiro Museum (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Eixo

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Eixo. The closest is Site of Community Importance Ria de Aveiro (5 km); the best-known is Dunas de São Jacinto Nature Reserve (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Eixo

8 parks within 100 km of Eixo. The closest is Jardim Do Rossio (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Eixo

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Eixo. The closest is Torreão Do Parque Infante Dom Pedro (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Eixo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Eixo
  2. 9 km Igreja de São João Evangelista · church, Aveiro
  3. 1 km Aveiro Museum · museum, Aveiro
  4. 1 km Sé de Aveiro · church, Aveiro
  5. 1 km Capela Das Barrocas · church, Aveiro
  6. 18 km Church of Trofa / Pantheon of Lemos · church, Aveiro
  7. 10 km Back to Eixo

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    Within 15 km of Eixo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Eixo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1467Igreja Matriz de Esgueira (7 km)
    Forts & heritage1346Forno Cerâmico Romano de Eixo (1 km)
    Museums1223Aveiro Museum (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens316Site of Community Importance Ria de Aveiro (5 km)
    Other attractions711Pelourinho de Frossos (6 km)
    Parks28Jardim Do Rossio (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints15Torreão Do Parque Infante Dom Pedro (9 km)
    Beaches & coast15Praia da Marinha da Noeirinha (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Canal Do Côjo (8 km)
    Waterfalls11Cascata da Frecha da Mizarela (45 km)
    Buddhist sites01Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha (61 km)

    Eixo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Eixo?

    Capela Das Barrocas (church, about 8 km), Sé de Aveiro (church, about 9 km), Aveiro Museum (museum, about 9 km), Igreja de São João Evangelista (church, about 9 km), Church of Trofa / Pantheon of Lemos (church, about 10 km), Archaeological Site of Cabeço Do Vouga (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

    57 places on Spotwander: 14 churches, 13 forts & heritage, 12 museums, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Eixo?

    Igreja Matriz de Esgueira, about 7 km by road; Capela Das Barrocas (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Eixo?

    Forno Cerâmico Romano de Eixo, about 1 km by road; Memorial da Ponte de Ferro (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Eixo?

    Aveiro Museum, about 9 km by road; Museu Arte Nova (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Eixo?

    Start in Eixo, visit Igreja de São João Evangelista, then Aveiro Museum, then Sé de Aveiro, then Capela Das Barrocas, then Church of Trofa / Pantheon of Lemos, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Eixo?

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

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