Coimbra district, Coimbra, Portugal

Places to visit near Lavos

Lavos is a town in Coimbra district, Coimbra, Portugal, home to about 4,164 people. Within 50 km by road there are 186 places to visit — 65 forts & heritage, 46 churches, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens and 13 museums. The must-see places are Forte de Santa Catarina (9 km), Torre de Redondos (11 km) and Monumento Natural Do Cabo Mondego (15 km).

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

Lavos at a glance

Location
Coimbra district, Coimbra, Portugal
Population
about 4,164
Coordinates
40.0936° N, 8.8283° W
Places within 50 km
186 (28 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 Lavos

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Forts & heritage near Lavos

77 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lavos. The closest is Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Seiça (8 km); the best-known is Forte de Santa Catarina (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Lavos

65 churches within 100 km of Lavos. The closest is Capela de Nossa Senhora de Seiça (8 km); the best-known is Igreja Do Convento Do Louriçal (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lavos

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lavos. The closest is Monumento Natural Do Cabo Mondego (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Lavos

15 museums within 100 km of Lavos. The closest is Núcleo Museológico Do Sal (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Lavos

11 caves within 100 km of Lavos. The closest is Gruta Do Ourão (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Lavos

6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lavos. The closest is Praia da Cova-Gala (6 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Lavos

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 80 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lavos
  2. 9 km Forte de Santa Catarina · heritage site, Coimbra
  3. 3 km Torre de Redondos · heritage site, Coimbra
  4. 4 km Monumento Natural Do Cabo Mondego · nature spot, Coimbra
  5. 23 km Castelo de Montemor-o-Velho · heritage site, Coimbra
  6. 25 km Igreja Do Convento Do Louriçal · church, Coimbra
  7. 16 km Back to Lavos

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lavos by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6577Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Seiça (8 km)
    Churches4665Capela de Nossa Senhora de Seiça (8 km)
    Other attractions2527Pelourinho da Figueira da Foz (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1015Monumento Natural Do Cabo Mondego (15 km)
    Museums1315Núcleo Museológico Do Sal (3 km)
    Caves711Gruta Do Ourão (28 km)
    Beaches & coast66Praia da Cova-Gala (6 km)
    Parks56Mata Nacional Do Choupal (44 km)
    Waterfalls34Cascata Da Serra Da Boa Viagem (17 km)
    Buddhist sites33Câmara Municipal de Pombal (33 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Rabaçal (36 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Lagoa da Vela (25 km)
    Treks11Rota Carmelita (39 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Almourol (100 km)

    Lavos: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lavos?

    Forte de Santa Catarina (heritage site, about 9 km), Torre de Redondos (heritage site, about 11 km), Monumento Natural Do Cabo Mondego (nature spot, about 15 km), Igreja Do Convento Do Louriçal (church, about 16 km), Castelo de Montemor-o-Velho (heritage site, about 19 km), Castelo de Soure (heritage site, about 22 km).

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

    186 places on Spotwander: 65 forts & heritage, 46 churches, 25 other attractions, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lavos?

    Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Seiça, about 8 km by road; Forte de Santa Catarina (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lavos?

    Capela de Nossa Senhora de Seiça, about 8 km by road; Igreja Matriz de São Julião da Figueira (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Lavos?

    Monumento Natural Do Cabo Mondego, about 15 km by road; Paul Do Taipal Special Protection Area (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lavos?

    Start in Lavos, visit Forte de Santa Catarina, then Torre de Redondos, then Monumento Natural Do Cabo Mondego, then Castelo de Montemor-o-Velho, then Igreja Do Convento Do Louriçal, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lavos?

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

    Towns near Lavos

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