Porto district, Porto, Portugal

Places to visit near Merelim

Merelim is a town in Porto district, Porto, Portugal, home to about 5,363 people. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit — 30 churches, 22 forts & heritage, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens and 3 museums. The must-see places are Monastery of São Martinho de Tibães (4 km), Chapel of São Frutuoso (4 km) and Biscainhos Museum (6 km).

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Merelim at a glance

Location
Porto district, Porto, Portugal
Population
about 5,363
Coordinates
41.5857° N, 8.4656° W
Places within 50 km
67 (67 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 Merelim

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Churches near Merelim

99 churches within 100 km of Merelim. The closest is Monastery of São Martinho de Tibães (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Merelim

72 forts & heritage within 100 km of Merelim. The closest is Biscainhos Museum (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Merelim

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Merelim. The closest is Bertiandos and São Pedro de Arcos Lagoons Protected Landscape (31 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Merelim

15 museums within 100 km of Merelim. The closest is Nogueira da Silva Museum (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Merelim

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Merelim. The closest is Praia Rio Alto Naturista (39 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Merelim

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Merelim. The closest is São Félix (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Merelim

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Merelim
  2. 4 km Monastery of São Martinho de Tibães · monastery, Porto
  3. 11 km Santa Maria Madalena Church · church, Porto
  4. 5 km Nogueira da Silva Museum · museum, Porto
  5. 1 km Biscainhos Museum · heritage site, Porto
  6. 2 km Chapel of São Frutuoso · church, Viana do Castelo
  7. 4 km Back to Merelim

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How to reach Merelim

    All places near Merelim by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Merelim by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3099Monastery of São Martinho de Tibães (4 km)
    Forts & heritage2272Biscainhos Museum (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens316Bertiandos and São Pedro de Arcos Lagoons Protected Landscape (31 km)
    Museums315Nogueira da Silva Museum (7 km)
    Beaches & coast313Praia Rio Alto Naturista (39 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints28São Félix (33 km)
    Other attractions25Castelo de Guimarães (26 km)
    Parks05Serralves Park (63 km)
    Waterfalls12Cascata Das Sete Lagoas, Gerês (45 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Ilhéu da Ínsua (57 km)
    Buddhist sites11Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Pombeiro (38 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Encoro de Zamáns (83 km)

    Merelim: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Merelim?

    Monastery of São Martinho de Tibães (monastery, about 4 km), Chapel of São Frutuoso (church, about 4 km), Biscainhos Museum (heritage site, about 6 km), Nogueira da Silva Museum (museum, about 7 km), Santa Maria Madalena Church (church, about 12 km), Castelo de Curutelo (heritage site, about 17 km).

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

    67 places on Spotwander: 30 churches, 22 forts & heritage, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 museums, 3 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Merelim?

    Monastery of São Martinho de Tibães, about 4 km by road; Chapel of São Frutuoso (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Merelim?

    Biscainhos Museum, about 6 km by road; Castelo de Curutelo (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Merelim?

    Bertiandos and São Pedro de Arcos Lagoons Protected Landscape, about 31 km by road; Corno Do Bico Protected Landscape (42 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Merelim?

    Start in Merelim, visit Monastery of São Martinho de Tibães, then Santa Maria Madalena Church, then Nogueira da Silva Museum, then Biscainhos Museum, then Chapel of São Frutuoso, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Merelim?

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

    Towns near Merelim

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