Greater Vitória district, Espírito Santo, Brazil

Places to visit near Serra

Serra is a city in Greater Vitória district, Espírito Santo, Brazil, home to about 394,153 people. Within 50 km by road there are 226 places to visit — 43 forts & heritage, 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 39 churches and 27 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Mestre Álvaro (6 km), Parque Pedra da Cebola (21 km) and Ilha de Vitória (22 km).

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Serra at a glance

Location
Greater Vitória district, Espírito Santo, Brazil
Population
about 394,153
Coordinates
20.1286° S, 40.3078° W
Places within 50 km
226 (16 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 Serra

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Forts & heritage near Serra

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Serra. The closest is Ruínas da Igreja de São José Do Queimado (12 km); the best-known is Palácio Anchieta (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Serra

43 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Serra. The closest is Mestre Álvaro (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Serra

41 churches within 100 km of Serra. The closest is Church of Our Lady of Conception (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Serra

36 beaches & coast within 100 km of Serra. The closest is Praia de Jacaraípe (17 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Serra

29 waterfalls within 100 km of Serra. The closest is Barra Do Turvo, Cachoeira Vel Das Noivas (15 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Serra

28 museums within 100 km of Serra. The closest is Serra Historical Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Serra

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Serra
  2. 1 km Serra Historical Museum · museum, Greater Vitória
  3. 6 km Mestre Álvaro · viewpoint, Greater Vitória
  4. 16 km Ilha de Vitória · river spot, Greater Vitória
  5. 3 km Parque Pedra da Cebola · park, Greater Vitória
  6. 21 km Church of Our Lady of Conception · church, Greater Vitória
  7. 0 km Back to Serra

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    Within 15 km of Serra

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Serra by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4344Ruínas da Igreja de São José Do Queimado (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3643Mestre Álvaro (6 km)
    Churches3941Church of Our Lady of Conception (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2736Praia de Jacaraípe (17 km)
    Waterfalls1929Barra Do Turvo, Cachoeira Vel Das Noivas (15 km)
    Museums2528Serra Historical Museum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1314Fonte Grande State Park (25 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves78Ilha de Vitória (22 km)
    Other attractions66Sanctuary of the Embroidery Ants (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs56Lagoa Jacumê (12 km)
    Caves24Gruta Do Ruschi (37 km)
    Parks22Parque Pedra da Cebola (21 km)
    Buddhist sites22Hōkyoji – Templo Zen da Sabedoria (23 km)

    Serra: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Serra?

    Mestre Álvaro (viewpoint, about 6 km), Church of Our Lady of Conception (church, about 1 km), Serra Historical Museum (museum, about 1 km), Parque Pedra da Cebola (park, about 21 km), Sanctuary of the Embroidery Ants (sanctuary, about 1 km), Ilha de Vitória (river spot, about 22 km).

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

    226 places on Spotwander: 43 forts & heritage, 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 39 churches, 27 beaches & coast, 19 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest fort to Serra?

    Ruínas da Igreja de São José Do Queimado, about 12 km by road; Casarão Afonso Cláudio (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Serra?

    Mestre Álvaro, about 6 km by road; Serra Mestre Álvaro (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Serra?

    Church of Our Lady of Conception, about 1 km by road; Church of Saint John the Baptist of Carapina (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Serra?

    Start in Serra, visit Serra Historical Museum, then Mestre Álvaro, then Ilha de Vitória, then Parque Pedra da Cebola, then Church of Our Lady of Conception, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Serra?

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

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