Portimao MuseumIgreja Matriz de EstômbarFarol da Ponta Do AltarIgreja Do Vicariato da Pedra MourinhaIgreja Adventista Do Sétimo Dia de LagoaPraia Do Carvoeiro
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Parchal

Parchal is a town in Faro district, Faro, Portugal of about 4,019 people. Within 50 km by road there are 168 places to visit: 36 churches, 47 forts & heritage and 29 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Portimao Museum, Praia da Angrinha and Castelo de São João de Arade.

37.1383° N, 8.5170° WPop. 4,019

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Within 30 km129 places
Within 50 km168
Must-see115
Notable95
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Portimao Museum, church near Parchal
Must-see

Portimao Museum

Church · 2 km

Praia da Angrinha, beach near Parchal
Must-see

Praia da Angrinha

Beach · 2 km

Castelo de São João de Arade, heritage site near Parchal
Must-see

Castelo de São João de Arade

Heritage site · 3 km

Places near Parchal by type

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One day from Parchal

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:36 pm

34 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 Parchal
  2. Parque Municipal Do Sítio Das Fontespark · 45 min
  3. Igreja Adventista Do Sétimo Dia de Lagoachurch · 30 min
  4. Praia Do Carvoeirobeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Farol da Ponta Do Altarbeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Igreja Do Vicariato da Pedra Mourinhachurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Parchal
Today’s loopParchalStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Parchal?

Portimao Museum (church, about 2 km), Praia da Angrinha (beach, about 2 km), Castelo de São João de Arade (heritage site, about 3 km), Praia Grande (Ferragudo) (beach, about 3 km), Forte de Santa Catarina (heritage site, about 3 km), Igreja Matriz de Estômbar (church, about 3 km).

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

168 places on Spotwander: 36 churches, 47 forts & heritage, 29 beaches & coast, 13 other attractions, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Parchal?

Portimao Museum, about 2 km by road; Igreja Matriz de Estômbar (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Parchal?

Castelo de São João de Arade, about 3 km by road; Forte de Santa Catarina (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Parchal?

Start in Parchal, visit Parque Municipal Do Sítio Das Fontes, then Igreja Adventista Do Sétimo Dia de Lagoa, then Praia Do Carvoeiro, then Farol da Ponta Do Altar, then Igreja Do Vicariato da Pedra Mourinha, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.