Basílica de Santa Quitéria de MecaCastelo de AlenquerPovoado Calcolítico da Pedra de OuroSite of Community Importance Serra de MontejuntoPelourinho de Aldeia Galega da MerceanaCastelo de Vila Verde Dos Francos
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Ota

Ota is a town in Lisbon district, Lisbon, Portugal of about 1,289 people. Within 50 km by road there are 92 places to visit: 35 forts & heritage, 37 churches and 6 museums. The must-see places are Basílica de Santa Quitéria de Meca, Castelo de Alenquer and Povoado Calcolítico da Pedra de Ouro.

39.1120° N, 8.9910° WPop. 1,289

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Within 30 km30 places
Within 50 km92
Must-see239
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Basílica de Santa Quitéria de Meca, church near Ota
Must-see

Basílica de Santa Quitéria de Meca

Church · 6 km

Castelo de Alenquer, heritage site near Ota
Must-see

Castelo de Alenquer

Heritage site · 8 km

Must-see

Povoado Calcolítico da Pedra de Ouro

Heritage site · 12 km

Places near Ota by type

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One day from Ota

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:23 pm

55 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 Ota
  2. Basílica de Santa Quitéria de Mecachurch · 30 min
  3. Castelo de Alenquerheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Povoado Calcolítico da Pedra de Ouroheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Pelourinho de Aldeia Galega da Merceanachurch · 30 min
  6. Site of Community Importance Serra de Montejuntonature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Ota
Today’s loopOtaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ota?

Basílica de Santa Quitéria de Meca (church, about 6 km), Castelo de Alenquer (heritage site, about 8 km), Povoado Calcolítico da Pedra de Ouro (heritage site, about 12 km), Site of Community Importance Serra de Montejunto (nature spot, about 13 km), Pelourinho de Aldeia Galega da Merceana (church, about 14 km), Castelo de Vila Verde Dos Francos (heritage site, about 14 km).

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

92 places on Spotwander: 35 forts & heritage, 37 churches, 6 museums, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 parks.

Which is the nearest fort to Ota?

Castelo de Alenquer, about 8 km by road; Povoado Calcolítico da Pedra de Ouro (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Ota?

Basílica de Santa Quitéria de Meca, about 6 km by road; Pelourinho de Aldeia Galega da Merceana (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ota?

Start in Ota, visit Basílica de Santa Quitéria de Meca, then Castelo de Alenquer, then Povoado Calcolítico da Pedra de Ouro, then Pelourinho de Aldeia Galega da Merceana, then Site of Community Importance Serra de Montejunto, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.