Porto district, Porto, Portugal

Places to visit near Silvalde

Silvalde is a town in Porto district, Porto, Portugal, home to about 7,188 people. Within 50 km by road there are 103 places to visit — 41 churches, 26 forts & heritage, 10 museums and 10 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Praia Granja (7 km), Mosteiro de São Salvador de Grijó (7 km) and Praia da Aguda (8 km).

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Silvalde at a glance

Location
Porto district, Porto, Portugal
Population
about 7,188
Coordinates
40.9920° N, 8.6257° W
Places within 50 km
103 (89 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 Silvalde

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Silvalde: 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 Silvalde

78 churches within 100 km of Silvalde. The closest is Church of São Tiago de Silvalde (1 km); the best-known is Mosteiro de São Salvador de Grijó (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Silvalde

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Silvalde. The closest is Espigueiro de Esmojães (1 km); the best-known is Antigo Local Do Castelo de Gaia (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Silvalde

17 museums within 100 km of Silvalde. The closest is Museu Do Papel Terras de Santa Maria (5 km); the best-known is Museu Júlio Dinis - Uma Casa Ovarense (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Silvalde

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Silvalde. The closest is Site of Community Importance Barrinha de Esmoriz (4 km); the best-known is Zoo Santo Inácio (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Silvalde

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Silvalde. The closest is Praia Dos Pescadores (2 km); the best-known is Praia Granja (7 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Silvalde

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Silvalde. The closest is Mosteiro da Serra Do Pilar (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Silvalde

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.

  1. Start in Silvalde
  2. 7 km Praia Granja · beach, Porto
  3. 2 km Praia da Aguda · beach, Porto
  4. 3 km Capela Do Senhor da Pedra · church, Porto
  5. 3 km Antiga Igreja de Arcozelo · church, Porto
  6. 7 km Mosteiro de São Salvador de Grijó · church, Porto
  7. 7 km Back to Silvalde

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From travellers near Silvalde

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How to reach Silvalde

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    Within 15 km of Silvalde

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Silvalde by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4178Church of São Tiago de Silvalde (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2644Espigueiro de Esmojães (1 km)
    Museums1017Museu Do Papel Terras de Santa Maria (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1010Site of Community Importance Barrinha de Esmoriz (4 km)
    Beaches & coast58Praia Dos Pescadores (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints16Mosteiro da Serra Do Pilar (20 km)
    Parks45Quinta Do Engenho Novo (3 km)
    Other attractions35Chafariz da Colher (21 km)
    Caves11Gruta da Lomba (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Barrinha de Esmoriz (4 km)
    Waterfalls11Cascata da Frecha da Mizarela (40 km)
    Buddhist sites01Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Pombeiro (69 km)

    Silvalde: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Silvalde?

    Praia Granja (beach, about 7 km), Mosteiro de São Salvador de Grijó (church, about 7 km), Praia da Aguda (beach, about 8 km), Antiga Igreja de Arcozelo (church, about 10 km), Capela Do Senhor da Pedra (church, about 11 km), Mosteiro de Pedroso (church, about 12 km).

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

    103 places on Spotwander: 41 churches, 26 forts & heritage, 10 museums, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Silvalde?

    Church of São Tiago de Silvalde, about 1 km by road; Igreja de São Tiago de Silvalde (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Silvalde?

    Espigueiro de Esmojães, about 1 km by road; Castro de Ovil (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Silvalde?

    Museu Do Papel Terras de Santa Maria, about 5 km by road; Museu Júlio Dinis - Uma Casa Ovarense (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Silvalde?

    Start in Silvalde, visit Praia Granja, then Praia da Aguda, then Capela Do Senhor da Pedra, then Antiga Igreja de Arcozelo, then Mosteiro de São Salvador de Grijó, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Silvalde?

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

    Towns near Silvalde

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