Santarém district, Santarém, Portugal

Places to visit near Minde

Minde is a town in Santarém district, Santarém, Portugal, home to about 3,293 people. Within 50 km by road there are 46 places to visit — 19 churches, 11 forts & heritage, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens and 3 museums. The must-see places are Lapa Do Picareiro (4 km), Aire (6 km) and Gruta da Aroeira (8 km).

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Minde, Santarém
Minde, Santarém district, Santarém, Portugal. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Minde at a glance

Location
Santarém district, Santarém, Portugal
Population
about 3,293
Coordinates
39.5163° N, 8.6880° W
Places within 50 km
46 (46 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 Minde

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

46 churches within 100 km of Minde. The closest is Igreja Matriz de Fátima (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Minde

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Minde. The closest is Monumento Natural Das Pegadas de Dinossáurios de Ourém/Torres Novas (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Minde

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Minde. The closest is Serra d'Aire Dinossaur Traceways (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Minde

6 museums within 100 km of Minde. The closest is Núcleo Museológico de Santarém Do Museu Nacional Ferroviário (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Minde

5 caves within 100 km of Minde. The closest is Lapa Do Picareiro (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Minde

2 beaches & coast within 100 km of Minde. The closest is Praia Fluvial (39 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Minde

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Minde
  2. 4 km Lapa Do Picareiro · cave, Santarém
  3. 2 km Aire · cave, Santarém
  4. 7 km Monumento Natural Das Pegadas de Dinossáurios de Ourém/Torres Novas · heritage site, Santarém
  5. 1 km Serra d'Aire Dinossaur Traceways · nature spot, Santarém
  6. 9 km Gruta da Aroeira · cave, Santarém
  7. 8 km Back to Minde

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How to reach Minde

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Minde by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches1946Igreja Matriz de Fátima (15 km)
    Forts & heritage1142Monumento Natural Das Pegadas de Dinossáurios de Ourém/Torres Novas (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens410Serra d'Aire Dinossaur Traceways (13 km)
    Museums36Núcleo Museológico de Santarém Do Museu Nacional Ferroviário (38 km)
    Caves45Lapa Do Picareiro (4 km)
    Other attractions23Campos de Lapiás, Dolinas e Algares Das Serras da Mendiga e S. Bento (13 km)
    Beaches & coast12Praia Fluvial (39 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Almourol (33 km)
    Waterfalls11Waterfall Penedo Furado (38 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Barragem de Magos (72 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Rabaçal (74 km)
    Buddhist sites01Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha (99 km)
    Parks01Penedo da Saudade (100 km)

    Minde: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Minde?

    Lapa Do Picareiro (cave, about 4 km), Aire (cave, about 6 km), Gruta da Aroeira (cave, about 8 km), Campos de Lapiás, Dolinas e Algares Das Serras da Mendiga e S. Bento (attraction, about 13 km), Serra d'Aire Dinossaur Traceways (nature spot, about 13 km), Monumento Natural Das Pegadas de Dinossáurios de Ourém/Torres Novas (heritage site, about 13 km).

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

    46 places on Spotwander: 19 churches, 11 forts & heritage, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 museums, 4 caves.

    Which is the nearest church to Minde?

    Igreja Matriz de Fátima, about 15 km by road; Capela Das Aparições (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Minde?

    Monumento Natural Das Pegadas de Dinossáurios de Ourém/Torres Novas, about 13 km by road; Castelo de Porto de Mós (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Minde?

    Serra d'Aire Dinossaur Traceways, about 13 km by road; Paul Do Boquilobo Nature Reserve (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Minde?

    Start in Minde, visit Lapa Do Picareiro, then Aire, then Monumento Natural Das Pegadas de Dinossáurios de Ourém/Torres Novas, then Serra d'Aire Dinossaur Traceways, then Gruta da Aroeira, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Minde?

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

    Towns near Minde

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