Bragança district, Bragança, Portugal

Places to visit near Samil

Samil is a town in Bragança district, Bragança, Portugal, home to about 1,246 people. Within 50 km by road there are 158 places to visit — 36 forts & heritage, 44 churches, 17 hill stations & viewpoints and 10 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Domus Municipalis (4 km), Castelo de Bragança (4 km) and Catedral de Bragança (4 km).

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Samil, Bragança
Samil, Bragança district, Bragança, Portugal. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Samil at a glance

Location
Bragança district, Bragança, Portugal
Population
about 1,246
Coordinates
41.7763° N, 6.7570° W
Places within 50 km
158 (20 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Samil

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

57 forts & heritage within 100 km of Samil. The closest is Domus Municipalis (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Samil

54 churches within 100 km of Samil. The closest is Igreja de Santa Maria (4 km); the best-known is Catedral de Bragança (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Samil

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Samil. The closest is Cabeço de Bugalheira (12 km); the best-known is Serra da Nogueira (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Samil

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Samil. The closest is Site of Community Importance Samil (1 km); the best-known is Montesinho Nature Park (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Samil

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Samil. The closest is Barragem de Gostei (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Samil

8 museums within 100 km of Samil. The closest is Museu Ibérico da Máscara e Do Traje (4 km); the best-known is Castelo de Bragança (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Samil

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Samil
  2. 4 km Domus Municipalis · heritage site, Bragança
  3. 1 km Castelo de Bragança · museum, Bragança
  4. 1 km Catedral de Bragança · church, Bragança
  5. 4 km Igreja de Castro de Avelãs · church, Bragança
  6. 7 km Castelo de Rebordãos · heritage site, Bragança
  7. 9 km Back to Samil

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    Within 15 km of Samil

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Samil by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3657Domus Municipalis (4 km)
    Churches4454Igreja de Santa Maria (4 km)
    Other attractions2222São Bento (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1720Cabeço de Bugalheira (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1016Site of Community Importance Samil (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs811Barragem de Gostei (7 km)
    Museums68Museu Ibérico da Máscara e Do Traje (4 km)
    Waterfalls77Black Well of Montesinho (18 km)
    Caves66Gruta de Dine (26 km)
    Beaches & coast11Praia Do Azibo (31 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Igrexa de San Martiño da Mezquita (44 km)
    Treks01Vía de la Plata Hiking - 01 Sevilla to Merida (94 km)

    Samil: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Samil?

    Domus Municipalis (heritage site, about 4 km), Castelo de Bragança (museum, about 4 km), Catedral de Bragança (church, about 4 km), Igreja de Castro de Avelãs (church, about 6 km), Castelo de Rebordãos (heritage site, about 9 km), Serra da Nogueira (viewpoint, about 13 km).

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

    158 places on Spotwander: 36 forts & heritage, 44 churches, 22 other attractions, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Samil?

    Domus Municipalis, about 4 km by road; Edifício Poças (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Samil?

    Igreja de Santa Maria, about 4 km by road; Capela de Nossa Senhora da Saúde (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Samil?

    Cabeço de Bugalheira, about 12 km by road; Serra da Nogueira (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Samil?

    Start in Samil, visit Domus Municipalis, then Castelo de Bragança, then Catedral de Bragança, then Igreja de Castro de Avelãs, then Castelo de Rebordãos, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Samil?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Samil

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