Places to visit near

Lousã

Lousã is a town in Coimbra district, Coimbra, Portugal of about 11,445 people. Within 50 km by road there are 179 places to visit: 54 forts & heritage, 43 churches and 12 museums. The must-see places are Castelo da Lousã, Igreja Matriz de Góis and Mata Nacional de Vale de Canas.

40.1167° N, 8.2492° WPop. 11,445

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Within 30 km172 places
Within 50 km179
Must-see87
Notable148
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Lousã

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:42 pm

98 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 Lousã
  2. Igreja Matriz de Góischurch · 30 min
  3. Igrejachurch · 30 min
  4. Mata Nacional de Vale de Canasnature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Penedo da Saudadepark · 45 min
  6. Castelo de Penelaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Lousã
Today’s loopLousãStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Lousã?

Castelo da Lousã (heritage site, about 3 km), Igreja Matriz de Góis (church, about 16 km), Mata Nacional de Vale de Canas (nature spot, about 18 km), Castelo de Penela (heritage site, about 19 km), Igreja (church, about 21 km), Penedo da Saudade (park, about 21 km).

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

179 places on Spotwander: 54 forts & heritage, 43 churches, 32 other attractions, 12 museums, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Lousã?

Palácio Dos Viscondes Do Espinhal, about 1 km by road; Castelo da Lousã (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Lousã?

Igreja Matriz da Lousã, about 1 km by road; Santuário de Nossa Senhora da Piedade (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Lousã?

Start in Lousã, visit Igreja Matriz de Góis, then Igreja, then Mata Nacional de Vale de Canas, then Penedo da Saudade, then Castelo de Penela, and drive back — about 98 km by road in all.