Leiria district, Leiria, Portugal

Places to visit near Maceira

Maceira is a town in Leiria district, Leiria, Portugal, home to about 9,831 people. Within 50 km by road there are 138 places to visit — 36 churches, 26 forts & heritage, 13 museums and 16 caves. The must-see places are Convento de São Francisco (12 km), Castelo de Porto de Mós (14 km) and Penedo da Saudade Lighthouse (18 km).

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Maceira, Leiria
Maceira, Leiria district, Leiria, Portugal. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Maceira at a glance

Location
Leiria district, Leiria, Portugal
Population
about 9,831
Coordinates
39.6885° N, 8.8942° W
Places within 50 km
138 (26 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Maceira

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Churches near Maceira

71 churches within 100 km of Maceira. The closest is Capela de Santo Antão (7 km); the best-known is Convento de São Francisco (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Maceira

53 forts & heritage within 100 km of Maceira. The closest is Capela Do Fundador (8 km); the best-known is Castelo de Porto de Mós (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Maceira

17 museums within 100 km of Maceira. The closest is Monumento e Museu Das Oferendas Ao Soldado Desconhecido (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Maceira

16 caves within 100 km of Maceira. The closest is Gruta da Ribeira Do Pereiro (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Maceira

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Maceira. The closest is Site of Community Importance Azabuxo/Leiria (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Maceira

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Maceira. The closest is Praia de Vale Furado (18 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Maceira

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 99 km on the road.

  1. Start in Maceira
  2. 12 km Convento de São Francisco · church, Santarém
  3. 8 km Abrigo Do Lagar Velho · heritage site, Leiria
  4. 23 km Castelo de Porto de Mós · heritage site, Santarém
  5. 19 km Castle of Alcobaça · heritage site, Santarém
  6. 13 km Fort of São Miguel Arcanjo · fort, Santarém
  7. 24 km Back to Maceira

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Maceira by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3671Capela de Santo Antão (7 km)
    Forts & heritage2653Capela Do Fundador (8 km)
    Other attractions2627Estrada da Boutaca (8 km)
    Museums1317Monumento e Museu Das Oferendas Ao Soldado Desconhecido (8 km)
    Caves1616Gruta da Ribeira Do Pereiro (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens513Site of Community Importance Azabuxo/Leiria (16 km)
    Beaches & coast68Praia de Vale Furado (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints67Aguieira (18 km)
    Parks14Parque Verde (21 km)
    Waterfalls23Cascata da Fórnea (20 km)
    Buddhist sites12Monastery of Alcobaça (21 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Almourol (63 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Barragem de Magos (99 km)

    Maceira: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Maceira?

    Convento de São Francisco (church, about 12 km), Castelo de Porto de Mós (heritage site, about 14 km), Penedo da Saudade Lighthouse (attraction, about 18 km), Abrigo Do Lagar Velho (heritage site, about 19 km), Castle of Alcobaça (heritage site, about 21 km), Campos de Lapiás, Dolinas e Algares Das Serras da Mendiga e S. Bento (attraction, about 23 km).

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

    138 places on Spotwander: 36 churches, 26 forts & heritage, 26 other attractions, 13 museums, 16 caves.

    Which is the nearest church to Maceira?

    Capela de Santo Antão, about 7 km by road; Igreja Paroquial da Azóia (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Maceira?

    Capela Do Fundador, about 8 km by road; Dom Nuno Álvares Pereira (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Maceira?

    Monumento e Museu Das Oferendas Ao Soldado Desconhecido, about 8 km by road; Museu Comunidade Concelhia da Batalha (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Maceira?

    Start in Maceira, visit Convento de São Francisco, then Abrigo Do Lagar Velho, then Castelo de Porto de Mós, then Castle of Alcobaça, then Fort of São Miguel Arcanjo, and drive back — about 99 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Maceira?

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

    Towns near Maceira

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