Lisbon district, Lisbon, Portugal

Places to visit near Queijas

Queijas is a town in Lisbon district, Lisbon, Portugal, home to about 8,828 people. Within 50 km by road there are 231 places to visit — 90 forts & heritage, 53 churches, 29 museums and 14 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Santuário de Nossa Senhora da Conceição da Rocha (1 km), Cascata Dos Jardins da Quinta Real de Caxias (3 km) and Farol da Gibalta Barra Do Sul Range (3 km).

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Queijas at a glance

Location
Lisbon district, Lisbon, Portugal
Population
about 8,828
Coordinates
38.7193° N, 9.2625° W
Places within 50 km
231 (231 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Queijas

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Queijas: 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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Forts & heritage near Queijas

92 forts & heritage within 100 km of Queijas. The closest is Forte de São Bruno (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Queijas

58 churches within 100 km of Queijas. The closest is Santuário de Nossa Senhora da Conceição da Rocha (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Queijas

29 museums within 100 km of Queijas. The closest is National Museum of Ethnology (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Queijas

15 beaches & coast within 100 km of Queijas. The closest is Farol da Gibalta Barra Do Sul Range (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Queijas

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Queijas. The closest is Parque Recreativo Dos Moinhos de Santana (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Queijas

13 parks within 100 km of Queijas. The closest is Vasco da Gama Garden (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Queijas

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 15 km on the road.

  1. Start in Queijas
  2. 1 km Santuário de Nossa Senhora da Conceição da Rocha · church, Lisbon
  3. 3 km Farol da Mama · beach, Lisbon
  4. 6 km Farol da Gibalta Barra Do Sul Range · beach, Lisbon
  5. 1 km Forte de São Bruno · heritage site, Lisbon
  6. 1 km Cascata Dos Jardins da Quinta Real de Caxias · waterfall, Lisbon
  7. 3 km Back to Queijas

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How to reach Queijas

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    Within 15 km of Queijas

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Queijas by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage9092Forte de São Bruno (3 km)
    Churches5358Santuário de Nossa Senhora da Conceição da Rocha (1 km)
    Museums2929National Museum of Ethnology (6 km)
    Beaches & coast1415Farol da Gibalta Barra Do Sul Range (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1313Parque Recreativo Dos Moinhos de Santana (6 km)
    Parks1313Vasco da Gama Garden (7 km)
    Other attractions88Lisbon Harbor Control Tower (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints44Sophia de Mello Breyner Andersen Belvedere (14 km)
    Caves44Grutas Do Poço Velho (17 km)
    Waterfalls22Cascata Dos Jardins da Quinta Real de Caxias (3 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Lisbon Central Mosque (11 km)

    Queijas: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Queijas?

    Santuário de Nossa Senhora da Conceição da Rocha (church, about 1 km), Cascata Dos Jardins da Quinta Real de Caxias (waterfall, about 3 km), Farol da Gibalta Barra Do Sul Range (beach, about 3 km), Forte de São Bruno (heritage site, about 3 km), Farol da Mama (beach, about 4 km), Lisbon Harbor Control Tower (attraction, about 5 km).

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

    231 places on Spotwander: 90 forts & heritage, 53 churches, 29 museums, 14 beaches & coast, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Queijas?

    Forte de São Bruno, about 3 km by road; Forte Do Alto Do Duque (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Queijas?

    Santuário de Nossa Senhora da Conceição da Rocha, about 1 km by road; Capela de São Jerónimo (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Queijas?

    National Museum of Ethnology, about 6 km by road; Museu de Arte Contemporânea MAC/CCB (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Queijas?

    Start in Queijas, visit Santuário de Nossa Senhora da Conceição da Rocha, then Farol da Mama, then Farol da Gibalta Barra Do Sul Range, then Forte de São Bruno, then Cascata Dos Jardins da Quinta Real de Caxias, and drive back — about 15 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Queijas?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Queijas

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