Convento de São FranciscoAbrigo Do Lagar VelhoPenedo da Saudade LighthouseCasa da Câmara de Monte RealIgreja Paroquial de CarvideIgreja Do Convento Do Louriçal
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Monte Real

Monte Real is a town in Leiria district, Leiria, Portugal of about 5,756 people. Within 50 km by road there are 161 places to visit: 38 churches, 33 forts & heritage and 15 museums. The must-see places are Convento de São Francisco, Abrigo Do Lagar Velho and Penedo da Saudade Lighthouse.

39.8521° N, 8.8635° WPop. 5,756

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Within 30 km69 places
Within 50 km161
Must-see91
Notable138
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Convento de São Francisco, church near Monte Real
Must-see

Convento de São Francisco

Church · 16 km · Santarém

Abrigo Do Lagar Velho, heritage site near Monte Real
Must-see

Abrigo Do Lagar Velho

Heritage site · 19 km

Penedo da Saudade Lighthouse, attraction near Monte Real
Must-see

Penedo da Saudade Lighthouse

Attraction · 22 km · Santarém

Places near Monte Real by type

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One day from Monte Real

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:27 pm

88 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Monte Real
  2. Igreja Do Convento Do Louriçalchurch · 30 min
  3. Igreja Paroquial da Bajoucachurch · 30 min
  4. Baloiço da Cascatawaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Abrigo Do Lagar Velhoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Convento de São Franciscochurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Monte Real
Today’s loopMonte RealStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Monte Real?

Convento de São Francisco (church, about 16 km), Abrigo Do Lagar Velho (heritage site, about 19 km), Casa da Câmara de Monte Real (heritage site, about 1 km), Pelourinho de Monte Real (attraction, about 1 km), Capela de São João Baptista (church, about 1 km), Paços Reais (heritage site, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Monte Real?

161 places on Spotwander: 38 churches, 33 forts & heritage, 34 other attractions, 15 museums, 19 caves.

Which is the nearest church to Monte Real?

Capela de São João Baptista, about 1 km by road; Igreja Paroquial de Carvide (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Monte Real?

Casa da Câmara de Monte Real, about 1 km by road; Paços Reais (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Monte Real?

Start in Monte Real, visit Igreja Do Convento Do Louriçal, then Igreja Paroquial da Bajouca, then Baloiço da Cascata, then Abrigo Do Lagar Velho, then Convento de São Francisco, and drive back — about 88 km by road in all.