Guarda district, Guarda, Portugal

Places to visit near Guarda

Guarda is a town in Guarda district, Guarda, Portugal, home to about 32,111 people. Within 50 km by road there are 204 places to visit — 82 forts & heritage, 44 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Castle of Guarda (1 km), Castle of Celorico da Beira (19 km) and Castle of Linhares (21 km).

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Guarda, Guarda
Guarda, Guarda district, Guarda, Portugal. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Guarda at a glance

Location
Guarda district, Guarda, Portugal
Population
about 32,111
Coordinates
40.5373° N, 7.2657° W
Places within 50 km
204 (25 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

Top places to visit near Guarda

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Guarda: 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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Forts & heritage near Guarda

107 forts & heritage within 100 km of Guarda. The closest is Dom Sancho I (1 km); the best-known is Castle of Guarda (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Guarda

54 churches within 100 km of Guarda. The closest is Igreja da Misericórdia da Guarda (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Guarda

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Guarda. The closest is Alto Das Urgas (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Guarda

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Guarda. The closest is Barragem Do Caldeirão (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Guarda

10 museums within 100 km of Guarda. The closest is Museu da Guarda (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Guarda

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Guarda. The closest is Miradouro da Cascata Do Caldeirão (7 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Guarda

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Guarda
  2. 1 km Museu da Guarda · museum, Guarda
  3. 1 km Capela de São Pedro · church, Guarda
  4. 1 km Castle of Guarda · heritage site, Viseu
  5. 19 km Castle of Celorico da Beira · heritage site, Viseu
  6. 19 km Igreja da Misericórdia da Guarda · church, Guarda
  7. 0 km Back to Guarda

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From travellers near Guarda

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How to reach Guarda

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    Within 15 km of Guarda

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Guarda by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage82107Dom Sancho I (1 km)
    Churches4454Igreja da Misericórdia da Guarda (1 km)
    Other attractions3637Pelourinho da Guarda (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints814Alto Das Urgas (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1011Barragem Do Caldeirão (7 km)
    Museums710Museu da Guarda (1 km)
    Waterfalls88Miradouro da Cascata Do Caldeirão (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Site of Community Importance Serra da Estrela (33 km)
    Treks22Rota Dos Passadiços Do Mondego (10 km)
    Beaches & coast22Praia Fluvial de Verdelhos (31 km)
    Caves11A Cave . Garrafeira (35 km)
    Parks11Hotel Vila Galé Serra da Estrela (37 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Catedral de Idanha-a-Velha (76 km)

    Guarda: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Guarda?

    Castle of Guarda (heritage site, about 1 km), Castle of Celorico da Beira (heritage site, about 19 km), Museu da Guarda (museum, about 1 km), Igreja da Misericórdia da Guarda (church, about 1 km), Pelourinho da Guarda (attraction, about 1 km), Capela de São Pedro (church, about 1 km).

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

    204 places on Spotwander: 82 forts & heritage, 44 churches, 36 other attractions, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Guarda?

    Dom Sancho I, about 1 km by road; Castelo da Guarda, Torre Dos Ferreiros, Troço Situado Junto À Torre e Todos Os Restantes Fragmentos da Muralha Existentes (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Guarda?

    Igreja da Misericórdia da Guarda, about 1 km by road; Capela de São Pedro (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Guarda?

    Alto Das Urgas, about 7 km by road; Jarmelo (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Guarda?

    Start in Guarda, visit Museu da Guarda, then Capela de São Pedro, then Castle of Guarda, then Castle of Celorico da Beira, then Igreja da Misericórdia da Guarda, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Guarda?

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

    Towns near Guarda

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