Coimbra district, Coimbra, Portugal

Places to visit near Góis

Góis is a town in Coimbra district, Coimbra, Portugal, home to about 2,171 people. Within 50 km by road there are 181 places to visit — 43 churches, 41 forts & heritage, 9 hill stations & viewpoints and 10 museums. The must-see places are Igreja Matriz de Góis (1 km), Castelo da Lousã (15 km) and Serra Do Açor Protected Landscape (22 km).

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Góis, Coimbra
Góis, Coimbra district, Coimbra, Portugal. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Góis at a glance

Location
Coimbra district, Coimbra, Portugal
Population
about 2,171
Coordinates
40.1574° N, 8.1101° W
Places within 50 km
181 (29 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Góis

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

63 churches within 100 km of Góis. The closest is Capela Do Mártir São Sebastião (1 km); the best-known is Igreja Matriz de Góis (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Góis

62 forts & heritage within 100 km of Góis. The closest is Casa Do Artista (1 km); the best-known is Castelo da Lousã (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Góis

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Góis. The closest is Monte Do Rabadão (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Góis

14 museums within 100 km of Góis. The closest is Mosteiro de Lorvão (26 km); the best-known is Museu Machado de Castro (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Góis

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Góis. The closest is Site of Community Importance Serra da Lousã (13 km); the best-known is Serra Do Açor Protected Landscape (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Góis

10 waterfalls within 100 km of Góis. The closest is Cascata da Ribeira Das Quelhas (14 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Góis

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 75 km on the road.

  1. Start in Góis
  2. 22 km Serra Do Açor Protected Landscape · nature spot, Coimbra
  3. 22 km Casa Do Artista · heritage site, Coimbra
  4. 1 km Igreja Matriz de Góis · church, Coimbra
  5. 15 km Castelo da Lousã · heritage site, Coimbra
  6. 15 km Capela Do Mártir São Sebastião · church, Coimbra
  7. 0 km Back to Góis

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How to reach Góis

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    Within 15 km of Góis

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Góis by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4363Capela Do Mártir São Sebastião (1 km)
    Forts & heritage4162Casa Do Artista (1 km)
    Other attractions4143Ponte Real (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints914Monte Do Rabadão (2 km)
    Museums1014Mosteiro de Lorvão (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens811Site of Community Importance Serra da Lousã (13 km)
    Waterfalls810Cascata da Ribeira Das Quelhas (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs77Barragem Das Fronhas (14 km)
    Parks55Penedo da Saudade (33 km)
    Buddhist sites33Convento de Santo António (25 km)
    Beaches & coast33Praia Fluvial de Palheiros e Zorro (28 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Rio Ceira (30 km)
    Caves11Buraca Dos Mouros (29 km)

    Góis: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Góis?

    Igreja Matriz de Góis (church, about 1 km), Castelo da Lousã (heritage site, about 15 km), Ponte Real (attraction, about 1 km), Casa Do Artista (heritage site, about 1 km), Capela Do Mártir São Sebastião (church, about 1 km), Serra Do Açor Protected Landscape (nature spot, about 22 km).

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

    181 places on Spotwander: 43 churches, 41 forts & heritage, 41 other attractions, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Góis?

    Capela Do Mártir São Sebastião, about 1 km by road; Igreja Matriz de Góis (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Góis?

    Casa Do Artista, about 1 km by road; Serpins Estação AL (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Góis?

    Monte Do Rabadão, about 2 km by road; Penedos de Góis (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Góis?

    Start in Góis, visit Serra Do Açor Protected Landscape, then Casa Do Artista, then Igreja Matriz de Góis, then Castelo da Lousã, then Capela Do Mártir São Sebastião, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Góis?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Góis

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