Portalegre district, Portalegre, Portugal

Places to visit near Mação

Mação is a town in Portalegre district, Portalegre, Portugal. Within 50 km by road there are 129 places to visit — 39 forts & heritage, 33 churches, 6 museums and 9 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Castle of Amieira Do Tejo (20 km), Castelo de Abrantes (25 km) and Mosteiro de Nossa Senhora da Boa Esperança (34 km).

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Mação, Portalegre
Mação, Portalegre district, Portalegre, Portugal. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mação at a glance

Location
Portalegre district, Portalegre, Portugal
Coordinates
39.5557° N, 7.9942° W
Places within 50 km
129 (16 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Mação

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

62 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mação. The closest is Castelo Velho (5 km); the best-known is Castle of Amieira Do Tejo (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Mação

51 churches within 100 km of Mação. The closest is Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Mação

12 museums within 100 km of Mação. The closest is Museu de Geodesia (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Mação

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mação. The closest is Praia Fluvial Do Alamal (10 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Mação

10 waterfalls within 100 km of Mação. The closest is Pego da Rainha (18 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mação

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mação. The closest is Site of Community Importance Nisa/Lage da Prata (33 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Mação

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 89 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mação
  2. 5 km Castelo Velho · heritage site, Santarém
  3. 18 km Castle of Amieira Do Tejo · heritage site, Santarém
  4. 41 km Castelo de Abrantes · heritage site, Santarém
  5. 24 km Capela de Santo António · church, Santarém
  6. 1 km Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição · church, Santarém
  7. 0 km Back to Mação

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From travellers near Mação

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How to reach Mação

    All places near Mação by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mação by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3962Castelo Velho (5 km)
    Churches3351Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (1 km)
    Other attractions1314Castelo de Belver (9 km)
    Museums612Museu de Geodesia (24 km)
    Beaches & coast910Praia Fluvial Do Alamal (10 km)
    Waterfalls1010Pego da Rainha (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens29Site of Community Importance Nisa/Lage da Prata (33 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints78Serra da Amieirosa (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs66Barragem de Belver (11 km)
    Caves26Poço 5 (37 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Almourol (44 km)
    Parks11Parque de Astronomia (36 km)
    Buddhist sites01Convento de São Bernardo, Compreendendo O Túmulo de Dom Jorge de Mello (71 km)

    Mação: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mação?

    Castle of Amieira Do Tejo (heritage site, about 20 km), Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (church, about 1 km), Capela de Santo António (church, about 1 km), Castelo de Abrantes (heritage site, about 25 km), Castelo Velho (heritage site, about 5 km), Ermida de Nossa Senhora Do Pranto (church, about 7 km).

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

    129 places on Spotwander: 39 forts & heritage, 33 churches, 13 other attractions, 6 museums, 9 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mação?

    Castelo Velho, about 5 km by road; Anta Do Penedo Gordo (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Mação?

    Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição, about 1 km by road; Capela de Santo António (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Mação?

    Museu de Geodesia, about 24 km by road; Centro Ciência Viva da Floresta (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mação?

    Start in Mação, visit Castelo Velho, then Castle of Amieira Do Tejo, then Castelo de Abrantes, then Capela de Santo António, then Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição, and drive back — about 89 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mação?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Mação

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