Porto district, Porto, Portugal

Places to visit near Pedroso

Pedroso is a town in Porto district, Porto, Portugal, home to about 18,963 people. Within 50 km by road there are 106 places to visit — 39 churches, 34 forts & heritage, 10 museums and 7 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Cabo de Santo André (4 km), Igreja Nossa Senhora Das Dores (4 km) and Museu Municipal de Etnografia e História da Póvoa de Varzim (4 km).

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Pedroso at a glance

Location
Porto district, Porto, Portugal
Population
about 18,963
Coordinates
41.4110° N, 8.7490° W
Places within 50 km
106 (106 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 Pedroso

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

84 churches within 100 km of Pedroso. The closest is Igreja Nossa Senhora Das Dores (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Pedroso

54 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pedroso. The closest is Forte de São João Baptista (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Pedroso

11 museums within 100 km of Pedroso. The closest is Museu Municipal de Etnografia e História da Póvoa de Varzim (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Pedroso

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Pedroso. The closest is Paisagem Protegida Regional Do Litoral de Vila Do Conde e Reserva Ornitológica de Mindelo (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Pedroso

7 beaches & coast within 100 km of Pedroso. The closest is Cabo de Santo André (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pedroso

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pedroso. The closest is São Félix (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Pedroso

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 20 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pedroso
  2. 5 km Praia Rio Alto Naturista · beach, Porto
  3. 3 km Cabo de Santo André · beach, Porto
  4. 6 km Pelourinho da Póvoa · church, Porto
  5. 1 km Museu Municipal de Etnografia e História da Póvoa de Varzim · museum, Porto
  6. 1 km Igreja Nossa Senhora Das Dores · church, Porto
  7. 4 km Back to Pedroso

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pedroso by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches3984Igreja Nossa Senhora Das Dores (4 km)
    Forts & heritage3454Forte de São João Baptista (10 km)
    Museums1011Museu Municipal de Etnografia e História da Póvoa de Varzim (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens711Paisagem Protegida Regional Do Litoral de Vila Do Conde e Reserva Ornitológica de Mindelo (15 km)
    Beaches & coast57Cabo de Santo André (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints36São Félix (5 km)
    Other attractions55Santa-Clara (8 km)
    Parks33Serralves Park (37 km)
    Waterfalls02Cascata Das Sete Lagoas, Gerês (82 km)
    Buddhist sites01Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Pombeiro (55 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Ilhéu da Ínsua (64 km)

    Pedroso: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pedroso?

    Cabo de Santo André (beach, about 4 km), Igreja Nossa Senhora Das Dores (church, about 4 km), Museu Municipal de Etnografia e História da Póvoa de Varzim (museum, about 4 km), Pelourinho da Póvoa (church, about 5 km), Praia Rio Alto Naturista (beach, about 5 km), São Félix (viewpoint, about 5 km).

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

    106 places on Spotwander: 39 churches, 34 forts & heritage, 10 museums, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Pedroso?

    Igreja Nossa Senhora Das Dores, about 4 km by road; Pelourinho da Póvoa (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pedroso?

    Forte de São João Baptista, about 10 km by road; Cividade de Bagunte (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Pedroso?

    Museu Municipal de Etnografia e História da Póvoa de Varzim, about 4 km by road; Pavilhão da Água (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pedroso?

    Start in Pedroso, visit Praia Rio Alto Naturista, then Cabo de Santo André, then Pelourinho da Póvoa, then Museu Municipal de Etnografia e História da Póvoa de Varzim, then Igreja Nossa Senhora Das Dores, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pedroso?

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

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