Rio Maior, SantarémPalácio de Pina ManiqueCastle of AlcanedeCastro de Vila Nova de São PedroIgreja de Nossa Senhora da ConceiçãoMuseu de CerâmicaSite of Community Importance Serra de Montejunto
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Rio Maior

Rio Maior is a town in Santarém, Portugal of about 12,064 people. Within 50 km by road there are 54 places to visit: 15 forts & heritage, 22 churches and 4 museums. The must-see places are Palácio de Pina Manique, Castle of Alcanede and Castro de Vila Nova de São Pedro.

39.3373° N, 8.9391° WPop. 12,064

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Within 30 km12 places
Within 50 km54
Must-see243
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Palácio de Pina Manique, church near Rio Maior
Must-see

Palácio de Pina Manique

Church · 17 km · Lisbon

Castle of Alcanede, heritage site near Rio Maior
Must-see

Castle of Alcanede

Heritage site · 17 km · Lisbon

Castro de Vila Nova de São Pedro, heritage site near Rio Maior
Must-see

Castro de Vila Nova de São Pedro

Heritage site · 19 km · Lisbon

Places near Rio Maior by type

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One day from Rio Maior

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:12 pm

118 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 Rio Maior
  2. Museu de Cerâmicamuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceiçãochurch · 30 min
  4. Palácio de Pina Maniquechurch · 30 min
  5. Castro de Vila Nova de São Pedroheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Castle of Alcanedeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Rio Maior
Today’s loopRio MaiorStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Rio Maior?

Palácio de Pina Manique (church, about 17 km), Castle of Alcanede (heritage site, about 17 km), Castro de Vila Nova de São Pedro (heritage site, about 19 km), Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (church, about 22 km), Museu de Cerâmica (museum, about 22 km), Igreja de Nossa Senhora Do Pópulo (church, about 23 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Rio Maior?

54 places on Spotwander: 15 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 4 museums, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Rio Maior?

Castle of Alcanede, about 17 km by road; Castro de Vila Nova de São Pedro (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Rio Maior?

Palácio de Pina Manique, about 17 km by road; Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (22 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Rio Maior?

Start in Rio Maior, visit Museu de Cerâmica, then Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição, then Palácio de Pina Manique, then Castro de Vila Nova de São Pedro, then Castle of Alcanede, and drive back — about 118 km by road in all.