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Ílhavo

Ílhavo is a town in Aveiro district, Aveiro, Portugal of about 17,236 people. Within 50 km by road there are 58 places to visit: 13 churches, 13 forts & heritage and 11 museums. The must-see places are Capela da Vista Alegre, Igreja de São João Evangelista and Aveiro Museum.

40.6019° N, 8.6702° WPop. 17,236

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Within 30 km52 places
Within 50 km58
Must-see135
Notable43
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Ílhavo

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:45 pm

70 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Ílhavo
  2. Forte da Barra de Aveiroheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Dunas de São Jacinto Nature Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Igreja de São João Evangelistachurch · 30 min
  5. Archaeological Site of Cabeço Do Vougaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Church of Trofa / Pantheon of Lemoschurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Ílhavo
Today’s loopÍlhavoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ílhavo?

Capela da Vista Alegre (museum, about 2 km), Igreja de São João Evangelista (church, about 5 km), Aveiro Museum (museum, about 6 km), Sé de Aveiro (church, about 6 km), Capela de São Gonçalo (church, about 6 km), Forte da Barra de Aveiro (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

58 places on Spotwander: 13 churches, 13 forts & heritage, 11 museums, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest church to Ílhavo?

Igreja Matriz de Ílhavo, about 1 km by road; Capela da Vista Alegre, Compreendendo O Túmulo de Dom Manuel de Moura Manuel, Bispo de Miranda (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Ílhavo?

Solar Do Paço da Ermida, about 3 km by road; Casa Do Despacho (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ílhavo?

Start in Ílhavo, visit Forte da Barra de Aveiro, then Dunas de São Jacinto Nature Reserve, then Igreja de São João Evangelista, then Archaeological Site of Cabeço Do Vouga, then Church of Trofa / Pantheon of Lemos, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.