Castelo Branco district, Castelo Branco, Portugal

Places to visit near Sertã

Sertã is a town in Castelo Branco district, Castelo Branco, Portugal, home to about 5,636 people. Within 50 km by road there are 141 places to visit — 39 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 18 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 caves. The must-see places are Igreja de São João Baptista, Paroquial de Figueiró Dos Vinhos (24 km), Senhora da Orada II (25 km) and Igreja de Santa Maria Dos Olivais (43 km).

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Sertã, Castelo Branco
Sertã, Castelo Branco district, Castelo Branco, Portugal. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sertã at a glance

Location
Castelo Branco district, Castelo Branco, Portugal
Population
about 5,636
Coordinates
39.8021° N, 8.0959° W
Places within 50 km
141 (15 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 and caves

Top places to visit near Sertã

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Forts & heritage near Sertã

61 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sertã. The closest is Castelo da Sertã (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Sertã

52 churches within 100 km of Sertã. The closest is Seminário Das Missões de Cernache Do Bonjardim (10 km); the best-known is Igreja de São João Baptista, Paroquial de Figueiró Dos Vinhos (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sertã

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sertã. The closest is Melriça (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Sertã

16 caves within 100 km of Sertã. The closest is Gruta Do Pastor (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Sertã

12 waterfalls within 100 km of Sertã. The closest is Cascata Dos Portoleiros (15 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Sertã

10 museums within 100 km of Sertã. The closest is Museu de Geodesia (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Sertã

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 82 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sertã
  2. 1 km Castelo da Sertã · heritage site, Santarém
  3. 10 km Seminário Das Missões de Cernache Do Bonjardim · church, Castelo Branco
  4. 15 km Igreja de São João Baptista, Paroquial de Figueiró Dos Vinhos · church, Coimbra
  5. 16 km Senhora da Orada II · church, Santarém
  6. 30 km Praia Fluvial de Pego Das Cancelas · beach, Castelo Branco
  7. 10 km Back to Sertã

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Sertã by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3961Castelo da Sertã (1 km)
    Churches3052Seminário Das Missões de Cernache Do Bonjardim (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1821Melriça (15 km)
    Other attractions1316Ponte Filipina (1 km)
    Caves1216Gruta Do Pastor (33 km)
    Waterfalls1112Cascata Dos Portoleiros (15 km)
    Museums410Museu de Geodesia (15 km)
    Beaches & coast89Praia Fluvial de Pego Das Cancelas (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens08Serra Do Açor Protected Landscape (61 km)
    Parks26Parque Municipal Tenente Manata (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Barragem da Bouçã (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Ilha Dos Padrões (19 km)
    Buddhist sites02Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha (66 km)

    Sertã: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sertã?

    Ponte Filipina (attraction, about 1 km), Capela de São João Baptista (attraction, about 1 km), Castelo da Sertã (heritage site, about 1 km), Igreja de São João Baptista, Paroquial de Figueiró Dos Vinhos (church, about 24 km), Senhora da Orada II (church, about 25 km), Ponte Dos Três Concelhos (attraction, about 10 km).

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

    141 places on Spotwander: 39 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 other attractions, 12 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sertã?

    Castelo da Sertã, about 1 km by road; Estação de Arte Rupestre da Fechadura (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Sertã?

    Seminário Das Missões de Cernache Do Bonjardim, about 10 km by road; Igreja da Misericórdia de Pedrógão Grande (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sertã?

    Melriça, about 15 km by road; Vale Do Fojo (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sertã?

    Start in Sertã, visit Castelo da Sertã, then Seminário Das Missões de Cernache Do Bonjardim, then Igreja de São João Baptista, Paroquial de Figueiró Dos Vinhos, then Senhora da Orada II, then Praia Fluvial de Pego Das Cancelas, and drive back — about 82 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sertã?

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

    Towns near Sertã

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