Porto district, Porto, Portugal

Places to visit near Faria

Faria is a town in Porto district, Porto, Portugal, home to about 2,066 people. Within 50 km by road there are 111 places to visit — 41 churches, 37 forts & heritage, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens and 10 museums. The must-see places are São Félix (8 km), Igreja Matriz de Barcelos (8 km) and Igreja de São Pedro de Rates (8 km).

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Faria at a glance

Location
Porto district, Porto, Portugal
Population
about 2,066
Coordinates
41.4830° N, 8.6715° W
Places within 50 km
111 (111 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 Faria

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

95 churches within 100 km of Faria. The closest is Igreja Matriz de Barcelos (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Faria

59 forts & heritage within 100 km of Faria. The closest is Cividade de Bagunte (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Faria

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Faria. The closest is Paisagem Protegida Regional Do Litoral de Vila Do Conde e Reserva Ornitológica de Mindelo (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Faria

11 museums within 100 km of Faria. The closest is Museu Municipal de Etnografia e História da Póvoa de Varzim (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Faria

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Faria. The closest is Praia Rio Alto Naturista (14 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Faria

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Faria. The closest is São Félix (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Faria

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Faria
  2. 8 km São Félix · viewpoint, Porto
  3. 6 km Igreja de São Cristóvão de Rio Mau · church, Porto
  4. 3 km Igreja de São Pedro de Rates · church, Porto
  5. 16 km Igreja Matriz de Barcelos · church, Porto
  6. 4 km Igreja de Santa Maria Do Abade · church, Porto
  7. 11 km Back to Faria

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How to reach Faria

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Faria by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4195Igreja Matriz de Barcelos (8 km)
    Forts & heritage3759Cividade de Bagunte (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens712Paisagem Protegida Regional Do Litoral de Vila Do Conde e Reserva Ornitológica de Mindelo (25 km)
    Museums1011Museu Municipal de Etnografia e História da Póvoa de Varzim (17 km)
    Beaches & coast48Praia Rio Alto Naturista (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints36São Félix (8 km)
    Other attractions55Santa-Clara (19 km)
    Parks33Serralves Park (45 km)
    Waterfalls03Cascata Das Sete Lagoas, Gerês (69 km)
    Buddhist sites11Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Pombeiro (49 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Ilhéu da Ínsua (56 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Encoro de Zamáns (94 km)

    Faria: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Faria?

    São Félix (viewpoint, about 8 km), Igreja Matriz de Barcelos (church, about 8 km), Igreja de São Pedro de Rates (church, about 8 km), Igreja de Santa Maria Do Abade (church, about 11 km), Igreja de São Cristóvão de Rio Mau (church, about 12 km), Igreja Paroquial de Santa Eulália de Balasar (church, about 12 km).

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

    111 places on Spotwander: 41 churches, 37 forts & heritage, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 museums, 4 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Faria?

    Igreja Matriz de Barcelos, about 8 km by road; Igreja de São Pedro de Rates (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Faria?

    Cividade de Bagunte, about 14 km by road; Forte de São João Baptista de Esposende (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Faria?

    Paisagem Protegida Regional Do Litoral de Vila Do Conde e Reserva Ornitológica de Mindelo, about 25 km by road; Bertiandos and São Pedro de Arcos Lagoons Protected Landscape (40 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Faria?

    Start in Faria, visit São Félix, then Igreja de São Cristóvão de Rio Mau, then Igreja de São Pedro de Rates, then Igreja Matriz de Barcelos, then Igreja de Santa Maria Do Abade, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Faria?

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

    Towns near Faria

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