Porto district, Porto, Portugal

Places to visit near Joane

Joane is a town in Porto district, Porto, Portugal, home to about 7,869 people. Within 50 km by road there are 120 places to visit — 54 churches, 33 forts & heritage, 10 museums and 2 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Igreja Matriz de São Martinho de Candoso (8 km), Casa de Sezim (9 km) and Casa de Caneiros (11 km).

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Joane, Porto
Joane, Porto district, Porto, Portugal. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Joane at a glance

Location
Porto district, Porto, Portugal
Population
about 7,869
Coordinates
41.4391° N, 8.4085° W
Places within 50 km
120 (120 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 Joane

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

94 churches within 100 km of Joane. The closest is Igreja Matriz de São Martinho de Candoso (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Joane

59 forts & heritage within 100 km of Joane. The closest is Casa de Sezim (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Joane

13 museums within 100 km of Joane. The closest is Nogueira da Silva Museum (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Joane

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Joane. The closest is São Félix (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Joane

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Joane. The closest is Paisagem Protegida Regional Do Litoral de Vila Do Conde e Reserva Ornitológica de Mindelo (38 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Joane

7 beaches & coast within 100 km of Joane. The closest is Farol de Regufe (37 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Joane

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 Joane
  2. 8 km Igreja Matriz de São Martinho de Candoso · church, Porto
  3. 2 km Casa de Sezim · heritage site, Braga
  4. 5 km Casa Das Rótulas · heritage site, Braga
  5. 2 km Casa de Caneiros · heritage site, Braga
  6. 12 km Santa Maria Madalena Church · church, Porto
  7. 12 km Back to Joane

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How to reach Joane

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Joane by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5494Igreja Matriz de São Martinho de Candoso (8 km)
    Forts & heritage3359Casa de Sezim (9 km)
    Museums1013Nogueira da Silva Museum (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints210São Félix (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens810Paisagem Protegida Regional Do Litoral de Vila Do Conde e Reserva Ornitológica de Mindelo (38 km)
    Beaches & coast47Farol de Regufe (37 km)
    Other attractions56Castelo de Guimarães (12 km)
    Parks33Jardim de Carrilho Videira (46 km)
    Waterfalls03Cascata Das Sete Lagoas, Gerês (62 km)
    Buddhist sites11Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Pombeiro (21 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Ilhéu da Ínsua (76 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Albufeira da Régua (96 km)

    Joane: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Joane?

    Igreja Matriz de São Martinho de Candoso (church, about 8 km), Casa de Sezim (heritage site, about 9 km), Casa de Caneiros (heritage site, about 11 km), Santa Maria Madalena Church (church, about 12 km), Casa Das Rótulas (heritage site, about 12 km), Casa Do Barão de Pombeiro (heritage site, about 12 km).

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

    120 places on Spotwander: 54 churches, 33 forts & heritage, 10 museums, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Joane?

    Igreja Matriz de São Martinho de Candoso, about 8 km by road; Santa Maria Madalena Church (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Joane?

    Casa de Sezim, about 9 km by road; Casa de Caneiros (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Joane?

    Nogueira da Silva Museum, about 16 km by road; Museu Municipal de Etnografia e História da Póvoa de Varzim (37 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Joane?

    Start in Joane, visit Igreja Matriz de São Martinho de Candoso, then Casa de Sezim, then Casa Das Rótulas, then Casa de Caneiros, then Santa Maria Madalena Church, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Joane?

    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 Joane

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