Porto district, Porto, Portugal

Places to visit near Olival

Olival is a town in Porto district, Porto, Portugal, home to about 5,715 people. Within 50 km by road there are 118 places to visit — 53 churches, 32 forts & heritage, 8 museums and 9 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Mosteiro de Pedroso (2 km), Mosteiro de São Salvador de Grijó (5 km) and Zoo Santo Inácio (7 km).

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Olival, Porto
Olival, Porto district, Porto, Portugal. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Olival at a glance

Location
Porto district, Porto, Portugal
Population
about 5,715
Coordinates
41.0502° N, 8.5442° W
Places within 50 km
118 (100 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 Olival

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

89 churches within 100 km of Olival. The closest is Mosteiro de Pedroso (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Olival

50 forts & heritage within 100 km of Olival. The closest is Castro da Senhora da Saúde (3 km); the best-known is Pousada Do Porto Freixo Palace Hotel (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Olival

16 museums within 100 km of Olival. The closest is Casa da Câmara (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Olival

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Olival. The closest is Zoo Santo Inácio (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Olival

7 beaches & coast within 100 km of Olival. The closest is Praia Granja (11 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Olival

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Olival. The closest is Argoncilhe (3 km); the best-known is Mosteiro da Serra Do Pilar (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Olival

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Olival
  2. 5 km Mosteiro de São Salvador de Grijó · church, Porto
  3. 7 km Antiga Igreja de Arcozelo · church, Porto
  4. 11 km Mosteiro e Quinta Dos Frades · church, Porto
  5. 5 km Zoo Santo Inácio · nature spot, Porto
  6. 6 km Mosteiro de Pedroso · church, Porto
  7. 2 km Back to Olival

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    Within 15 km of Olival

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Olival by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5389Mosteiro de Pedroso (2 km)
    Forts & heritage3250Castro da Senhora da Saúde (3 km)
    Museums816Casa da Câmara (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens911Zoo Santo Inácio (7 km)
    Beaches & coast57Praia Granja (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints27Argoncilhe (3 km)
    Other attractions45Teatro Municipal Rivoli (15 km)
    Parks34Jardim Soares Dos Reis (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Barragem de Crestuma-Lever (7 km)
    Waterfalls11Cascata da Frecha da Mizarela (38 km)
    Buddhist sites01Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Pombeiro (57 km)

    Olival: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Olival?

    Mosteiro de Pedroso (church, about 2 km), Mosteiro de São Salvador de Grijó (church, about 5 km), Zoo Santo Inácio (nature spot, about 7 km), Antiga Igreja de Arcozelo (church, about 9 km), Mosteiro e Quinta Dos Frades (church, about 10 km), Praia Granja (beach, about 11 km).

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

    118 places on Spotwander: 53 churches, 32 forts & heritage, 8 museums, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Olival?

    Mosteiro de Pedroso, about 2 km by road; Capela de Nossa Senhora da Saúde (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Olival?

    Castro da Senhora da Saúde, about 3 km by road; Túmulo de Dom Rodrigo Sanches (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Olival?

    Casa da Câmara, about 15 km by road; Casa Oficina António Carneiro (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Olival?

    Start in Olival, visit Mosteiro de São Salvador de Grijó, then Antiga Igreja de Arcozelo, then Mosteiro e Quinta Dos Frades, then Zoo Santo Inácio, then Mosteiro de Pedroso, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Olival?

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

    Towns near Olival

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