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Penamacor

Penamacor is a town in Castelo Branco district, Castelo Branco, Portugal. Within 50 km by road there are 195 places to visit: 84 forts & heritage, 33 churches and 13 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Castle of Penamacor, Serra da Gardunha and Castelo de Monsanto.

40.1690° N, 7.1699° W

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Within 30 km79 places
Within 50 km195
Must-see53
Notable182
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Penamacor

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:26 pm

137 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 Penamacor
  2. Castelo de Penha Garciaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Castelo de Monsantoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Catedral de Idanha-a-Velhamosque or dargah · 30 min
  5. Serra da Gardunhaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Castelo Do Sabugalheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Penamacor
Today’s loopPenamacorStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Penamacor?

Castle of Penamacor (heritage site, about 1 km), Serra da Gardunha (viewpoint, about 18 km), Castelo de Monsanto (heritage site, about 19 km), Torre Do Relógio (heritage site, about 1 km), Muralha Do Castelo de Penamacor (heritage site, about 1 km), Pelourinho de Penamacor (attraction, about 1 km).

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

195 places on Spotwander: 84 forts & heritage, 33 churches, 26 other attractions, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Penamacor?

Torre Do Relógio, about 1 km by road; Muralha Do Castelo de Penamacor (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Penamacor?

Convento de Santo António, about 1 km by road; Capela de São Pedro de Vir à Corça (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Penamacor?

Start in Penamacor, visit Castelo de Penha Garcia, then Castelo de Monsanto, then Catedral de Idanha-a-Velha, then Serra da Gardunha, then Castelo Do Sabugal, and drive back — about 137 km by road in all.