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The 3 places worth the trip
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Places near São Jorge by type
All 248 places by distance →One day from São Jorge
5 stops, one loop, back by 2:53 pm
55 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.
- Leave São Jorge
- Capela da Nossa Senhora da Penha de Françachurch · 30 min
- Ribeiro Frionature spot · 2 hrs
- Arieiroviewpoint · 1 hrs
- Achada Do Teixeiraviewpoint · 1 hrs
- Grutas de S. Vicentecave · 1 hrs
- Back in São Jorge
Questions people ask
What are the best places to visit near São Jorge?
Farol de São Jorge (beach, about 3 km), Reserva Natural Do Sítio da Rocha Do Navio (nature spot, about 4 km), Capela da Nossa Senhora da Penha de França (church, about 7 km), Achada Do Teixeira (viewpoint, about 8 km), Ruivo (viewpoint, about 9 km), Madeira Natural Park (nature spot, about 10 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of São Jorge?
241 places on Spotwander: 42 churches, 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 forts & heritage, 31 waterfalls, 27 wildlife, forests & gardens.
Which is the nearest church to São Jorge?
Igreja Matriz de São Jorge, about 2 km by road; Capela da Nossa Senhora da Penha de França (7 km) is next.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to São Jorge?
Beira da Quinta, about 5 km by road; Achada Do Teixeira (8 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from São Jorge?
Start in São Jorge, visit Capela da Nossa Senhora da Penha de França, then Ribeiro Frio, then Arieiro, then Achada Do Teixeira, then Grutas de S. Vicente, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.