Viana do Castelo district, Viana do Castelo, Portugal

Places to visit near Mozelos

Mozelos is a town in Viana do Castelo district, Viana do Castelo, Portugal, home to about 7,230 people. Within 50 km by road there are 59 places to visit — 26 churches, 24 forts & heritage, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens and 0 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Paço da Giela (3 km), Igreja Matriz de Ponte da Barca (9 km) and Igreja de São Salvador de Bravães (11 km).

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Mozelos at a glance

Location
Viana do Castelo district, Viana do Castelo, Portugal
Population
about 7,230
Coordinates
41.8677° N, 8.3978° W
Places within 50 km
59 (59 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

Top places to visit near Mozelos

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Churches near Mozelos

84 churches within 100 km of Mozelos. The closest is Igreja Matriz de Ponte da Barca (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Mozelos

78 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mozelos. The closest is Paço da Giela (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mozelos

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mozelos. The closest is Corno Do Bico Protected Landscape (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Mozelos

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mozelos. The closest is Praia América (57 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Mozelos

8 museums within 100 km of Mozelos. The closest is Geraz Do Lima Carriage Museum (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mozelos

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mozelos. The closest is Aloia Mountain (42 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Mozelos

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

  1. Start in Mozelos
  2. 13 km Corno Do Bico Protected Landscape · nature spot, Viana do Castelo
  3. 14 km Igreja de São Salvador de Bravães · church, Viana do Castelo
  4. 4 km Igreja Matriz de Ponte da Barca · church, Viana do Castelo
  5. 6 km Paço da Giela · heritage site, Viana do Castelo
  6. 12 km Mosteiro de Ermelo · church, Viana do Castelo
  7. 11 km Back to Mozelos

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mozelos by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2684Igreja Matriz de Ponte da Barca (9 km)
    Forts & heritage2478Paço da Giela (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens222Corno Do Bico Protected Landscape (13 km)
    Beaches & coast015Praia América (57 km)
    Museums28Geraz Do Lima Carriage Museum (36 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints27Aloia Mountain (42 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves16Ilhéu da Ínsua (49 km)
    Parks05Parque de Castrelos (59 km)
    Waterfalls22Cascata Das Sete Lagoas, Gerês (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Encoro de Zamáns (51 km)
    Other attractions02Castelo de Guimarães (59 km)
    Buddhist sites01Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Pombeiro (70 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Igrexa de San Pedro da Mezquita (75 km)

    Mozelos: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mozelos?

    Paço da Giela (heritage site, about 3 km), Igreja Matriz de Ponte da Barca (church, about 9 km), Igreja de São Salvador de Bravães (church, about 11 km), Mosteiro de Ermelo (church, about 11 km), Corno Do Bico Protected Landscape (nature spot, about 13 km), Cascata Das Sete Lagoas, Gerês (waterfall, about 14 km).

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

    59 places on Spotwander: 26 churches, 24 forts & heritage, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 museums, 2 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Mozelos?

    Igreja Matriz de Ponte da Barca, about 9 km by road; Igreja de São Salvador de Bravães (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mozelos?

    Paço da Giela, about 3 km by road; Mosteiro de Refóios Do Lima (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Mozelos?

    Corno Do Bico Protected Landscape, about 13 km by road; Bertiandos and São Pedro de Arcos Lagoons Protected Landscape (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mozelos?

    Start in Mozelos, visit Corno Do Bico Protected Landscape, then Igreja de São Salvador de Bravães, then Igreja Matriz de Ponte da Barca, then Paço da Giela, then Mosteiro de Ermelo, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mozelos?

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

    Towns near Mozelos

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