Aveiro district, Aveiro, Portugal

Places to visit near Espargo

Espargo is a town in Aveiro district, Aveiro, Portugal, home to about 1,309 people. Within 50 km by road there are 107 places to visit — 40 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 11 museums and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Igreja Matriz de São Cristóvão (10 km), Capela Do Passo Das Filhas de Jerusalém (10 km) and Museu Júlio Dinis - Uma Casa Ovarense (11 km).

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Espargo, Aveiro
Espargo, Aveiro district, Aveiro, Portugal. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Espargo at a glance

Location
Aveiro district, Aveiro, Portugal
Population
about 1,309
Coordinates
40.9246° N, 8.5749° W
Places within 50 km
107 (87 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 Espargo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Espargo: 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 Espargo

81 churches within 100 km of Espargo. The closest is Capela Do Senhor Do Calvário (2 km); the best-known is Igreja Matriz de São Cristóvão (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Espargo

49 forts & heritage within 100 km of Espargo. The closest is Baden Powell (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Espargo

16 museums within 100 km of Espargo. The closest is Museu Municipal Convento Dos Lóios (3 km); the best-known is Museu Júlio Dinis - Uma Casa Ovarense (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Espargo

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Espargo. The closest is Zoo Santo Inácio (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Espargo

7 beaches & coast within 100 km of Espargo. The closest is Praia Granja (17 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Espargo

5 parks within 100 km of Espargo. The closest is Jardim Soares Dos Reis (28 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Espargo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Espargo
  2. 13 km Igreja de Nossa Senhora Do Amparo · church, Aveiro
  3. 6 km Capela Do Passo Das Filhas de Jerusalém · church, Aveiro
  4. 1 km Museu Júlio Dinis - Uma Casa Ovarense · museum, Aveiro
  5. 1 km Igreja Matriz de São Cristóvão · church, Aveiro
  6. 24 km Mosteiro de São Salvador de Grijó · church, Porto
  7. 14 km Back to Espargo

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    Within 15 km of Espargo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Espargo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4081Capela Do Senhor Do Calvário (2 km)
    Forts & heritage3149Baden Powell (1 km)
    Museums1116Museu Municipal Convento Dos Lóios (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens89Zoo Santo Inácio (24 km)
    Other attractions58Europarque (1 km)
    Beaches & coast47Praia Granja (17 km)
    Parks35Jardim Soares Dos Reis (28 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints25Mosteiro da Serra Do Pilar (30 km)
    Waterfalls22Cascata da Sogra (3 km)
    Caves11Gruta da Quinta Do Castelo (4 km)
    Buddhist sites01Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Pombeiro (73 km)

    Espargo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Espargo?

    Igreja Matriz de São Cristóvão (church, about 10 km), Capela Do Passo Das Filhas de Jerusalém (church, about 10 km), Museu Júlio Dinis - Uma Casa Ovarense (museum, about 11 km), Igreja de Nossa Senhora Do Amparo (church, about 13 km), Mosteiro de São Salvador de Grijó (church, about 14 km), Praia Granja (beach, about 17 km).

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

    107 places on Spotwander: 40 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 11 museums, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Espargo?

    Capela Do Senhor Do Calvário, about 2 km by road; Igreja Paroquial de Arada (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Espargo?

    Baden Powell, about 1 km by road; Monumento A António Joaquim (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Espargo?

    Museu Municipal Convento Dos Lóios, about 3 km by road; Museu Júlio Dinis - Uma Casa Ovarense (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Espargo?

    Start in Espargo, visit Igreja de Nossa Senhora Do Amparo, then Capela Do Passo Das Filhas de Jerusalém, then Museu Júlio Dinis - Uma Casa Ovarense, then Igreja Matriz de São Cristóvão, then Mosteiro de São Salvador de Grijó, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Espargo?

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

    Towns near Espargo

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