Portalegre district, Portalegre, Portugal

Places to visit near Elvas

Elvas is a town in Portalegre district, Portalegre, Portugal, home to about 9,904 people. Within 50 km by road there are 133 places to visit — 78 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 5 museums and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Forte de Santa Luzia (1 km), Castle of Barbacena (18 km) and Parque de Castelar (20 km).

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Elvas, Portalegre
Elvas, Portalegre district, Portalegre, Portugal. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Elvas at a glance

Location
Portalegre district, Portalegre, Portugal
Population
about 9,904
Coordinates
38.8815° N, 7.1628° W
Places within 50 km
133 (36 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 Elvas

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Forts & heritage near Elvas

124 forts & heritage within 100 km of Elvas. The closest is Solar Dos Mesquita (1 km); the best-known is Forte de Santa Luzia (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Elvas

44 churches within 100 km of Elvas. The closest is Capela da Antiga Igreja Do Salvador de Elvas (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Elvas

12 museums within 100 km of Elvas. The closest is Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Elvas (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Elvas

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Elvas. The closest is Site of Community Importance Caia (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Elvas

2 parks within 100 km of Elvas. The closest is Parque Do Santuário Do Senhor Jesus da Piedade (2 km); the best-known is Parque de Castelar (20 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Elvas

2 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Elvas. The closest is Barragem Do Caia (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Elvas

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 76 km on the road.

  1. Start in Elvas
  2. 1 km Solar Dos Mesquita · heritage site, Portalegre
  3. 18 km Castle of Barbacena · heritage site, Évora
  4. 36 km Parque de Castelar · park, Badajoz
  5. 20 km Forte de Santa Luzia · heritage site, Évora
  6. 1 km Capela da Antiga Igreja Do Salvador de Elvas · church, Portalegre
  7. 0 km Back to Elvas

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From travellers near Elvas

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How to reach Elvas

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    Within 15 km of Elvas

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Elvas by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage78124Solar Dos Mesquita (1 km)
    Churches3044Capela da Antiga Igreja Do Salvador de Elvas (1 km)
    Other attractions1415Pelourinho de Elvas (1 km)
    Museums512Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Elvas (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Site of Community Importance Caia (12 km)
    Parks22Parque Do Santuário Do Senhor Jesus da Piedade (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Barragem Do Caia (17 km)
    Buddhist sites01Convento de São Bernardo, Compreendendo O Túmulo de Dom Jorge de Mello (64 km)

    Elvas: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Elvas?

    Forte de Santa Luzia (heritage site, about 1 km), Castle of Barbacena (heritage site, about 18 km), Parque de Castelar (park, about 20 km), Capela da Antiga Igreja Do Salvador de Elvas (church, about 1 km), Solar Dos Mesquita (heritage site, about 1 km), Arco Do Miradeiro (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    133 places on Spotwander: 78 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 14 other attractions, 5 museums, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Elvas?

    Solar Dos Mesquita, about 1 km by road; Arco Do Miradeiro (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Elvas?

    Capela da Antiga Igreja Do Salvador de Elvas, about 1 km by road; Our Lady of the Assumption Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Elvas?

    Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Elvas, about 1 km by road; Museu Municipal da Fotografia João Carpinteiro (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Elvas?

    Start in Elvas, visit Solar Dos Mesquita, then Castle of Barbacena, then Parque de Castelar, then Forte de Santa Luzia, then Capela da Antiga Igreja Do Salvador de Elvas, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Elvas?

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

    Towns near Elvas

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