Porto district, Porto, Portugal

Places to visit near Melres

Melres is a town in Porto district, Porto, Portugal, home to about 10,328 people. Within 50 km by road there are 110 places to visit — 51 churches, 24 forts & heritage, 8 museums and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Miradouro da Serra da Boneca (7 km), Paisagem Protegida Regional Parque Das Serras Do Porto (9 km) and Igreja Românica de São Miguel de Eja (11 km).

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Melres, Porto
Melres, Porto district, Porto, Portugal. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Melres at a glance

Location
Porto district, Porto, Portugal
Population
about 10,328
Coordinates
41.0699° N, 8.4009° W
Places within 50 km
110 (104 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 Melres

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

85 churches within 100 km of Melres. The closest is Miradouro da Serra da Boneca (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Melres

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Melres. The closest is Casa de Melres (1 km); the best-known is Castro de Monte Mozinho (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Melres

17 museums within 100 km of Melres. The closest is Casa Oficina António Carneiro (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Melres

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Melres. The closest is Paisagem Protegida Regional Parque Das Serras Do Porto (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Melres

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Melres. The closest is Serra Das Banjas (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Melres

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Melres. The closest is Praia da Lomba (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Melres

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Melres
  2. 7 km Miradouro da Serra da Boneca · church, Porto
  3. 6 km Igreja Românica de São Miguel de Eja · church, Porto
  4. 9 km Castro de Monte Mozinho · heritage site, Porto
  5. 4 km Mosteiro de Paço de Sousa · church, Porto
  6. 12 km Paisagem Protegida Regional Parque Das Serras Do Porto · nature spot, Porto
  7. 9 km Back to Melres

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From travellers near Melres

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How to reach Melres

    All places near Melres by distance

    Within 15 km of Melres

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Melres by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5185Miradouro da Serra da Boneca (7 km)
    Forts & heritage2443Casa de Melres (1 km)
    Museums817Casa Oficina António Carneiro (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens810Paisagem Protegida Regional Parque Das Serras Do Porto (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints410Serra Das Banjas (2 km)
    Beaches & coast58Praia da Lomba (1 km)
    Other attractions38Teatro Municipal Rivoli (24 km)
    Parks34Jardim Soares Dos Reis (23 km)
    Waterfalls22Cascata Do Ribeiro Dos Cadeados (4 km)
    Caves11Gruta Das Banjas (3 km)
    Buddhist sites11Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Pombeiro (47 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Albufeira da Régua (90 km)

    Melres: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Melres?

    Miradouro da Serra da Boneca (church, about 7 km), Paisagem Protegida Regional Parque Das Serras Do Porto (nature spot, about 9 km), Igreja Românica de São Miguel de Eja (church, about 11 km), Castro de Monte Mozinho (heritage site, about 14 km), Mosteiro de Paço de Sousa (church, about 15 km), Zoo Santo Inácio (nature spot, about 15 km).

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

    110 places on Spotwander: 51 churches, 24 forts & heritage, 8 museums, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Melres?

    Miradouro da Serra da Boneca, about 7 km by road; Igreja Românica de São Miguel de Eja (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Melres?

    Casa de Melres, about 1 km by road; Castro de Monte Mozinho (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Melres?

    Casa Oficina António Carneiro, about 23 km by road; Casa da Câmara (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Melres?

    Start in Melres, visit Miradouro da Serra da Boneca, then Igreja Românica de São Miguel de Eja, then Castro de Monte Mozinho, then Mosteiro de Paço de Sousa, then Paisagem Protegida Regional Parque Das Serras Do Porto, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Melres?

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

    Towns near Melres

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