Porto district, Porto, Portugal

Places to visit near Selho

Selho is a town in Porto district, Porto, Portugal, home to about 10,223 people. Within 50 km by road there are 116 places to visit — 54 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 9 museums and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Igreja Matriz de São Martinho de Candoso (1 km), Casa de Sezim (2 km) and Casa de Caneiros (6 km).

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Selho at a glance

Location
Porto district, Porto, Portugal
Population
about 10,223
Coordinates
41.4194° N, 8.3460° W
Places within 50 km
116 (116 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Selho

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Selho: 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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Churches near Selho

95 churches within 100 km of Selho. The closest is Igreja Matriz de São Martinho de Candoso (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Selho

58 forts & heritage within 100 km of Selho. The closest is Casa de Sezim (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Selho

13 museums within 100 km of Selho. The closest is Nogueira da Silva Museum (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Selho

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Selho. The closest is Paisagem Protegida Regional Parque Das Serras Do Porto (42 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Selho

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Selho. The closest is São Félix (39 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Selho

7 beaches & coast within 100 km of Selho. The closest is Farol de Regufe (43 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Selho

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 16 km on the road.

  1. Start in Selho
  2. 1 km Igreja Matriz de São Martinho de Candoso · church, Porto
  3. 5 km Casa de Caneiros · heritage site, Braga
  4. 2 km Casa Do Barão de Pombeiro · heritage site, Braga
  5. 1 km Casa Das Rótulas · heritage site, Braga
  6. 5 km Casa de Sezim · heritage site, Braga
  7. 2 km Back to Selho

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Selho by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5495Igreja Matriz de São Martinho de Candoso (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3158Casa de Sezim (2 km)
    Museums913Nogueira da Silva Museum (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens811Paisagem Protegida Regional Parque Das Serras Do Porto (42 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints210São Félix (39 km)
    Beaches & coast47Farol de Regufe (43 km)
    Other attractions46Castelo de Guimarães (7 km)
    Parks33Jardim de Carrilho Videira (47 km)
    Waterfalls03Cascata Das Sete Lagoas, Gerês (64 km)
    Buddhist sites11Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Pombeiro (14 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Ilhéu da Ínsua (82 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Albufeira da Régua (89 km)

    Selho: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Selho?

    Igreja Matriz de São Martinho de Candoso (church, about 1 km), Casa de Sezim (heritage site, about 2 km), Casa de Caneiros (heritage site, about 6 km), Casa Das Rótulas (heritage site, about 6 km), Casa Do Barão de Pombeiro (heritage site, about 7 km), Castelo de Guimarães (attraction, about 7 km).

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

    116 places on Spotwander: 54 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 9 museums, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Selho?

    Igreja Matriz de São Martinho de Candoso, about 1 km by road; Igreja de São Pedro de Roriz (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Selho?

    Casa de Sezim, about 2 km by road; Casa de Caneiros (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Selho?

    Nogueira da Silva Museum, about 20 km by road; Museu Municipal de Etnografia e História da Póvoa de Varzim (43 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Selho?

    Start in Selho, visit Igreja Matriz de São Martinho de Candoso, then Casa de Caneiros, then Casa Do Barão de Pombeiro, then Casa Das Rótulas, then Casa de Sezim, and drive back — about 16 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Selho?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Selho

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