Lisbon district, Lisbon, Portugal

Places to visit near Odivelas

Odivelas is a town in Lisbon district, Lisbon, Portugal, home to about 54,624 people. Within 50 km by road there are 237 places to visit — 96 forts & heritage, 55 churches, 29 museums and 13 parks. The must-see places are Mosteiro de Odivelas (1 km), Igreja da Póvoa de Santo Adrião (3 km) and Capela de São Sebastião (3 km).

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Odivelas, Lisbon
Odivelas, Lisbon district, Lisbon, Portugal. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Odivelas at a glance

Location
Lisbon district, Lisbon, Portugal
Population
about 54,624
Coordinates
38.7927° N, 9.1838° W
Places within 50 km
237 (237 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Odivelas

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Forts & heritage near Odivelas

96 forts & heritage within 100 km of Odivelas. The closest is National Theatre and Dance Museum (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Odivelas

57 churches within 100 km of Odivelas. The closest is Mosteiro de Odivelas (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Odivelas

29 museums within 100 km of Odivelas. The closest is Palácio Pimenta (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Odivelas

13 parks within 100 km of Odivelas. The closest is Jardim Zoológico de Lisboa (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Odivelas

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Odivelas. The closest is Jardim Do Arco Do Cego (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Odivelas

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Odivelas. The closest is Farol da Mama (10 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Odivelas

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 12 km on the road.

  1. Start in Odivelas
  2. 1 km Mosteiro de Odivelas · church, Lisbon
  3. 3 km Capela de São Sebastião · church, Lisbon
  4. 1 km National Theatre and Dance Museum · heritage site, Lisbon
  5. 2 km Forte da Ameixoeira · heritage site, Lisbon
  6. 2 km Igreja da Póvoa de Santo Adrião · church, Lisbon
  7. 3 km Back to Odivelas

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How to reach Odivelas

    All places near Odivelas by distance

    Within 15 km of Odivelas

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Odivelas by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage9696National Theatre and Dance Museum (3 km)
    Churches5557Mosteiro de Odivelas (1 km)
    Museums2929Palácio Pimenta (6 km)
    Parks1313Jardim Zoológico de Lisboa (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1313Jardim Do Arco Do Cego (9 km)
    Beaches & coast1213Farol da Mama (10 km)
    Other attractions88Praça de Touros Do Campo Pequeno (8 km)
    Caves44Gruta Do Pego Do Diabo (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints44Sophia de Mello Breyner Andersen Belvedere (12 km)
    Waterfalls22Jardim da Cascata (12 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Lisbon Central Mosque (8 km)

    Odivelas: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Odivelas?

    Mosteiro de Odivelas (church, about 1 km), Igreja da Póvoa de Santo Adrião (church, about 3 km), Capela de São Sebastião (church, about 3 km), National Theatre and Dance Museum (heritage site, about 3 km), Forte da Ameixoeira (heritage site, about 4 km), Anta Das Pedras Grandes (heritage site, about 4 km).

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

    237 places on Spotwander: 96 forts & heritage, 55 churches, 29 museums, 13 parks, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Odivelas?

    National Theatre and Dance Museum, about 3 km by road; Forte da Ameixoeira (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Odivelas?

    Mosteiro de Odivelas, about 1 km by road; Igreja da Póvoa de Santo Adrião (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Odivelas?

    Palácio Pimenta, about 6 km by road; Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro Museum (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Odivelas?

    Start in Odivelas, visit Mosteiro de Odivelas, then Capela de São Sebastião, then National Theatre and Dance Museum, then Forte da Ameixoeira, then Igreja da Póvoa de Santo Adrião, and drive back — about 12 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Odivelas?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Odivelas

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