Lisbon district, Lisbon, Portugal

Places to visit near Meca

Meca is a town in Lisbon district, Lisbon, Portugal, home to about 1,719 people. Within 50 km by road there are 123 places to visit — 45 forts & heritage, 45 churches, 12 museums and 6 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Basílica de Santa Quitéria de Meca (1 km), Castelo de Alenquer (4 km) and Povoado Calcolítico da Pedra de Ouro (6 km).

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Meca at a glance

Location
Lisbon district, Lisbon, Portugal
Population
about 1,719
Coordinates
39.0818° N, 9.0346° W
Places within 50 km
123 (123 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 Meca

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

92 forts & heritage within 100 km of Meca. The closest is Castelo de Alenquer (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Meca

66 churches within 100 km of Meca. The closest is Basílica de Santa Quitéria de Meca (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Meca

27 museums within 100 km of Meca. The closest is Museu da Lourinhã (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Meca

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Meca. The closest is Site of Community Importance Serra de Montejunto (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Meca

12 parks within 100 km of Meca. The closest is Tapada Nacional de Mafra (34 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Meca

9 beaches & coast within 100 km of Meca. The closest is Praia Vale de Frades (42 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Meca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 42 km on the road.

  1. Start in Meca
  2. 1 km Basílica de Santa Quitéria de Meca · church, Lisbon
  3. 13 km Castelo de Vila Verde Dos Francos · heritage site, Lisbon
  4. 10 km Pelourinho de Aldeia Galega da Merceana · church, Lisbon
  5. 10 km Povoado Calcolítico da Pedra de Ouro · heritage site, Lisbon
  6. 4 km Castelo de Alenquer · heritage site, Lisbon
  7. 4 km Back to Meca

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Meca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4592Castelo de Alenquer (4 km)
    Churches4566Basílica de Santa Quitéria de Meca (1 km)
    Museums1227Museu da Lourinhã (37 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens613Site of Community Importance Serra de Montejunto (16 km)
    Parks612Tapada Nacional de Mafra (34 km)
    Other attractions210Praça de Touros Do Campo Pequeno (49 km)
    Beaches & coast29Praia Vale de Frades (42 km)
    Caves23Gruta da Pedra Furada (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints13Monfirre (37 km)
    Waterfalls02Jardim da Cascata (55 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Barragem de Magos (39 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Lisbon Central Mosque (50 km)

    Meca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Meca?

    Basílica de Santa Quitéria de Meca (church, about 1 km), Castelo de Alenquer (heritage site, about 4 km), Povoado Calcolítico da Pedra de Ouro (heritage site, about 6 km), Pelourinho de Aldeia Galega da Merceana (church, about 8 km), Castelo de Vila Verde Dos Francos (heritage site, about 13 km), Site of Community Importance Serra de Montejunto (nature spot, about 16 km).

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

    123 places on Spotwander: 45 forts & heritage, 45 churches, 12 museums, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Meca?

    Castelo de Alenquer, about 4 km by road; Povoado Calcolítico da Pedra de Ouro (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Meca?

    Basílica de Santa Quitéria de Meca, about 1 km by road; Pelourinho de Aldeia Galega da Merceana (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Meca?

    Museu da Lourinhã, about 37 km by road; Museu Nacional da Música (37 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Meca?

    Start in Meca, visit Basílica de Santa Quitéria de Meca, then Castelo de Vila Verde Dos Francos, then Pelourinho de Aldeia Galega da Merceana, then Povoado Calcolítico da Pedra de Ouro, then Castelo de Alenquer, and drive back — about 42 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Meca?

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