Bragança district, Bragança, Portugal

Places to visit near Sendim

Sendim is a town in Bragança district, Bragança, Portugal, home to about 1,487 people. Within 50 km by road there are 139 places to visit — 38 forts & heritage, 37 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (10 km), Abrigo Rupestre da Solhapa (12 km) and Castelo de Algoso (19 km).

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Sendim at a glance

Location
Bragança district, Bragança, Portugal
Population
about 1,487
Coordinates
41.3874° N, 6.4262° W
Places within 50 km
139 (12 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 Sendim

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Forts & heritage near Sendim

86 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sendim. The closest is Eremitério Os Santos (3 km); the best-known is Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Sendim

53 churches within 100 km of Sendim. The closest is Igreja Paroquial de Sendim (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sendim

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sendim. The closest is Miradouro da Fraga Do Puio (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sendim

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sendim. The closest is Albufeira de Bemposta (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sendim

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sendim. The closest is Site of Community Importance Minas de St. Adrião (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Sendim

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Sendim. The closest is Cascada de Las Lastras de Aguas Bravas (12 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Sendim

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 90 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sendim
  2. 1 km Igreja Paroquial de Sendim · church, Bragança
  3. 10 km Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción · heritage site, Zamora
  4. 27 km Museu de la Tierra de Miranda · museum, Bragança
  5. 12 km Abrigo Rupestre da Solhapa · heritage site, Bragança
  6. 21 km Castelo de Algoso · heritage site, Bragança
  7. 19 km Back to Sendim

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sendim by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3886Eremitério Os Santos (3 km)
    Churches3753Igreja Paroquial de Sendim (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1419Miradouro da Fraga Do Puio (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1718Albufeira de Bemposta (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens912Site of Community Importance Minas de St. Adrião (21 km)
    Other attractions89Pelourinho de Algoso (19 km)
    Waterfalls88Cascada de Las Lastras de Aguas Bravas (12 km)
    Caves56Gruta Grande (21 km)
    Museums25Museu de la Tierra de Miranda (22 km)
    Parks02Campo de San Francisco (99 km)
    Beaches & coast11Playa del Rostro (27 km)
    Treks01Vía de la Plata Hiking - 01 Sevilla to Merida (74 km)

    Sendim: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sendim?

    Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (heritage site, about 10 km), Abrigo Rupestre da Solhapa (heritage site, about 12 km), Castelo de Algoso (heritage site, about 19 km), Igreja Paroquial de Sendim (church, about 1 km), Museu de la Tierra de Miranda (museum, about 22 km), Concatedral de Miranda Do Douro (church, about 22 km).

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

    139 places on Spotwander: 38 forts & heritage, 37 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sendim?

    Eremitério Os Santos, about 3 km by road; Pegadas de São Fagundo (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Sendim?

    Igreja Paroquial de Sendim, about 1 km by road; Capela de São Fagundo (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sendim?

    Miradouro da Fraga Do Puio, about 6 km by road; Mirador de Las Escaleras (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sendim?

    Start in Sendim, visit Igreja Paroquial de Sendim, then Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, then Museu de la Tierra de Miranda, then Abrigo Rupestre da Solhapa, then Castelo de Algoso, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sendim?

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

    Towns near Sendim

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Sendim’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.