Porto district, Porto, Portugal

Places to visit near Mariz

Mariz is a town in Porto district, Porto, Portugal, home to about 1,208 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit — 33 churches, 26 forts & heritage, 4 museums and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Igreja de Santa Maria Do Abade (5 km), Igreja Matriz de Barcelos (5 km) and Forte de São João Baptista de Esposende (13 km).

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Mariz at a glance

Location
Porto district, Porto, Portugal
Population
about 1,208
Coordinates
41.5282° N, 8.6708° W
Places within 50 km
75 (75 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 Mariz

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

94 churches within 100 km of Mariz. The closest is Igreja de Santa Maria Do Abade (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Mariz

67 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mariz. The closest is Forte de São João Baptista de Esposende (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Mariz

14 museums within 100 km of Mariz. The closest is Museu Municipal de Etnografia e História da Póvoa de Varzim (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mariz

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mariz. The closest is Paisagem Protegida Regional Do Litoral de Vila Do Conde e Reserva Ornitológica de Mindelo (32 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Mariz

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mariz. The closest is Praia Rio Alto Naturista (18 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mariz

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mariz. The closest is São Félix (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Mariz

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

  1. Start in Mariz
  2. 5 km Igreja de Santa Maria Do Abade · church, Porto
  3. 4 km Igreja Matriz de Barcelos · church, Porto
  4. 16 km Igreja de São Pedro de Rates · church, Porto
  5. 5 km São Félix · viewpoint, Porto
  6. 17 km Forte de São João Baptista de Esposende · heritage site, Porto
  7. 13 km Back to Mariz

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mariz by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3394Igreja de Santa Maria Do Abade (5 km)
    Forts & heritage2667Forte de São João Baptista de Esposende (13 km)
    Museums414Museu Municipal de Etnografia e História da Póvoa de Varzim (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens414Paisagem Protegida Regional Do Litoral de Vila Do Conde e Reserva Ornitológica de Mindelo (32 km)
    Beaches & coast410Praia Rio Alto Naturista (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints28São Félix (14 km)
    Other attractions25Santa-Clara (25 km)
    Parks05Serralves Park (52 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Ilhéu da Ínsua (51 km)
    Waterfalls02Cascata Das Sete Lagoas, Gerês (64 km)
    Buddhist sites01Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Pombeiro (51 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Encoro de Zamáns (88 km)

    Mariz: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mariz?

    Igreja de Santa Maria Do Abade (church, about 5 km), Igreja Matriz de Barcelos (church, about 5 km), Forte de São João Baptista de Esposende (heritage site, about 13 km), São Félix (viewpoint, about 14 km), Igreja de São Pedro de Rates (church, about 15 km), Igreja de Santa Eulália Do Mosteiro de Arnoso (church, about 18 km).

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

    75 places on Spotwander: 33 churches, 26 forts & heritage, 4 museums, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Mariz?

    Igreja de Santa Maria Do Abade, about 5 km by road; Igreja Matriz de Barcelos (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mariz?

    Forte de São João Baptista de Esposende, about 13 km by road; Castelo de Curutelo (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Mariz?

    Museu Municipal de Etnografia e História da Póvoa de Varzim, about 22 km by road; Geraz Do Lima Carriage Museum (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mariz?

    Start in Mariz, visit Igreja de Santa Maria Do Abade, then Igreja Matriz de Barcelos, then Igreja de São Pedro de Rates, then São Félix, then Forte de São João Baptista de Esposende, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mariz?

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

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