Porto district, Porto, Portugal

Places to visit near Paredes

Paredes is a town in Porto district, Porto, Portugal, home to about 19,834 people. Within 50 km by road there are 121 places to visit — 56 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 8 museums and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Igreja de Cete (5 km), Igreja da Misericórdia de Penafiel (5 km) and Mosteiro de Paço de Sousa (6 km).

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

Paredes at a glance

Location
Porto district, Porto, Portugal
Population
about 19,834
Coordinates
41.2049° N, 8.3315° W
Places within 50 km
121 (119 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 Paredes

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Churches near Paredes

89 churches within 100 km of Paredes. The closest is Igreja Matriz de Paredes (1 km); the best-known is Igreja de Cete (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Paredes

50 forts & heritage within 100 km of Paredes. The closest is Castro de Monte Mozinho (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Paredes

17 museums within 100 km of Paredes. The closest is Casa Oficina António Carneiro (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Paredes

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Paredes. The closest is Paisagem Protegida Regional Parque Das Serras Do Porto (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Paredes

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Paredes. The closest is Mosteiro da Serra Do Pilar (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Paredes

7 beaches & coast within 100 km of Paredes. The closest is Praia Valadares Norte (38 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Paredes

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Paredes
  2. 5 km Igreja de Cete · church, Porto
  3. 3 km Mosteiro de Paço de Sousa · church, Porto
  4. 4 km Castro de Monte Mozinho · heritage site, Porto
  5. 9 km Igreja da Misericórdia de Penafiel · church, Porto
  6. 10 km Igreja de São Pedro (Mosteiro de Ferreira) · church, Porto
  7. 8 km Back to Paredes

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From travellers near Paredes

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Paredes by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5689Igreja Matriz de Paredes (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3150Castro de Monte Mozinho (8 km)
    Museums817Casa Oficina António Carneiro (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens811Paisagem Protegida Regional Parque Das Serras Do Porto (16 km)
    Other attractions68Pelourinho de Paredes (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints28Mosteiro da Serra Do Pilar (30 km)
    Beaches & coast57Praia Valadares Norte (38 km)
    Parks33Jardim Do Morro (31 km)
    Waterfalls12Cascata da Frecha da Mizarela (48 km)
    Buddhist sites11Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Pombeiro (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Albufeira da Régua (81 km)

    Paredes: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Paredes?

    Igreja de Cete (church, about 5 km), Igreja da Misericórdia de Penafiel (church, about 5 km), Mosteiro de Paço de Sousa (church, about 6 km), Castro de Monte Mozinho (heritage site, about 8 km), Igreja de São Pedro (Mosteiro de Ferreira) (church, about 8 km), Igreja Matriz de Meinedo (church, about 10 km).

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

    121 places on Spotwander: 56 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 8 museums, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Paredes?

    Igreja Matriz de Paredes, about 1 km by road; Igreja de Cete (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Paredes?

    Castro de Monte Mozinho, about 8 km by road; Citânia de Sanfins (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Paredes?

    Casa Oficina António Carneiro, about 29 km by road; Casa da Câmara (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Paredes?

    Start in Paredes, visit Igreja de Cete, then Mosteiro de Paço de Sousa, then Castro de Monte Mozinho, then Igreja da Misericórdia de Penafiel, then Igreja de São Pedro (Mosteiro de Ferreira), and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Paredes?

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

    Towns near Paredes

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