Porto district, Porto, Portugal

Places to visit near Gandra

Gandra is a town in Porto district, Porto, Portugal, home to about 6,034 people. Within 50 km by road there are 144 places to visit — 68 churches, 33 forts & heritage, 9 museums and 9 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Igreja de Cete (8 km), Paisagem Protegida Regional Parque Das Serras Do Porto (10 km) and Mosteiro de Paço de Sousa (11 km).

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Gandra at a glance

Location
Porto district, Porto, Portugal
Population
about 6,034
Coordinates
41.2012° N, 8.4338° W
Places within 50 km
144 (127 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 Gandra

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

95 churches within 100 km of Gandra. The closest is Igreja Matriz de Sobrado (3 km); the best-known is Igreja de Cete (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Gandra

51 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gandra. The closest is Torre Dos Alcoforados (7 km); the best-known is Castro de Monte Mozinho (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Gandra

17 museums within 100 km of Gandra. The closest is Casa Oficina António Carneiro (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Gandra

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Gandra. The closest is Site of Community Importance Valongo (8 km); the best-known is Paisagem Protegida Regional Parque Das Serras Do Porto (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gandra

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gandra. The closest is Vandoma (4 km); the best-known is Mosteiro da Serra Do Pilar (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mosteiro da Serra Do Pilar · viewpoint · Porto · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Vandoma · viewpoint · Porto · ~4 km
  • Pias · viewpoint · Porto · ~9 km
  • São Félix · viewpoint · Porto · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Marão · viewpoint · Porto · ~58 km · Must-see
  • Drave · viewpoint · Aveiro · ~58 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Gandra

7 beaches & coast within 100 km of Gandra. The closest is Praia Valadares Norte (28 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Gandra

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 66 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gandra
  2. 11 km Igreja de Santa Rita · church, Porto
  3. 15 km Paisagem Protegida Regional Parque Das Serras Do Porto · nature spot, Porto
  4. 12 km Mosteiro de Paço de Sousa · church, Porto
  5. 3 km Igreja de Cete · church, Porto
  6. 12 km Igreja de São Pedro (Mosteiro de Ferreira) · church, Porto
  7. 13 km Back to Gandra

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    Within 15 km of Gandra

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gandra by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6895Igreja Matriz de Sobrado (3 km)
    Forts & heritage3351Torre Dos Alcoforados (7 km)
    Museums917Casa Oficina António Carneiro (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens912Site of Community Importance Valongo (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints410Vandoma (4 km)
    Other attractions67Pelourinho de Paredes (11 km)
    Beaches & coast77Praia Valadares Norte (28 km)
    Waterfalls34Pequeno Charco (8 km)
    Parks33Jardim Do Morro (20 km)
    Caves11Minas de Castromil (8 km)
    Buddhist sites11Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Pombeiro (33 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Albufeira da Régua (92 km)

    Gandra: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gandra?

    Igreja de Cete (church, about 8 km), Paisagem Protegida Regional Parque Das Serras Do Porto (nature spot, about 10 km), Mosteiro de Paço de Sousa (church, about 11 km), Igreja de Santa Rita (church, about 11 km), Igreja de São Pedro (Mosteiro de Ferreira) (church, about 13 km), Igreja Matriz de Gondomar (São Cosme) (church, about 14 km).

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

    144 places on Spotwander: 68 churches, 33 forts & heritage, 9 museums, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Gandra?

    Igreja Matriz de Sobrado, about 3 km by road; Capela da Nossa Senhora Das Necessidades (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gandra?

    Torre Dos Alcoforados, about 7 km by road; Castelo de Aguiar de Sousa (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Gandra?

    Casa Oficina António Carneiro, about 18 km by road; Casa da Câmara (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gandra?

    Start in Gandra, visit Igreja de Santa Rita, then Paisagem Protegida Regional Parque Das Serras Do Porto, then Mosteiro de Paço de Sousa, then Igreja de Cete, then Igreja de São Pedro (Mosteiro de Ferreira), and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gandra?

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

    Towns near Gandra

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