Coimbra district, Coimbra, Portugal

Places to visit near Tábua

Tábua is a town in Coimbra district, Coimbra, Portugal, home to about 12,071 people. Within 50 km by road there are 129 places to visit — 30 forts & heritage, 36 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 museums. The must-see places are Castelo de Avô (16 km), Serra Do Açor Protected Landscape (23 km) and Igreja Matriz de São Gião (25 km).

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Tábua, Coimbra
Tábua, Coimbra district, Coimbra, Portugal. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tábua at a glance

Location
Coimbra district, Coimbra, Portugal
Population
about 12,071
Coordinates
40.3621° N, 8.0294° W
Places within 50 km
129 (28 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 museums

Top places to visit near Tábua

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tábua: 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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Forts & heritage near Tábua

53 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tábua. The closest is Troço da Via Romana da Pedra da Sé (3 km); the best-known is Castelo de Avô (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Tábua

51 churches within 100 km of Tábua. The closest is Igreja Paroquial de São João de Areias (6 km); the best-known is Igreja Matriz de São Gião (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tábua

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tábua. The closest is Penedo c'Abana (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Tábua

10 museums within 100 km of Tábua. The closest is Museu Do Azeite (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tábua

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tábua. The closest is Site of Community Importance Carregal Do Sal (18 km); the best-known is Serra Do Açor Protected Landscape (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Tábua

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Tábua. The closest is Fraga da Pena (22 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Tábua

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 84 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tábua
  2. 6 km Igreja Paroquial de São João de Areias · church, Aveiro
  3. 3 km Troço da Via Romana da Pedra da Sé · heritage site, Coimbra
  4. 26 km Serra Do Açor Protected Landscape · nature spot, Coimbra
  5. 11 km Castelo de Avô · heritage site, Coimbra
  6. 13 km Igreja Matriz de São Gião · church, Coimbra
  7. 25 km Back to Tábua

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How to reach Tábua

    All places near Tábua by distance

    Within 15 km of Tábua

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tábua by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3053Troço da Via Romana da Pedra da Sé (3 km)
    Churches3651Igreja Paroquial de São João de Areias (6 km)
    Other attractions3335Pelourinho de São João de Areias (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints611Penedo c'Abana (7 km)
    Museums610Museu Do Azeite (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens47Site of Community Importance Carregal Do Sal (18 km)
    Waterfalls45Fraga da Pena (22 km)
    Parks44Convento de Santa Cruz Do Buçaco (36 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Barragem da Aguieira (18 km)
    Buddhist sites22Convento de Santo António (14 km)
    Beaches & coast11Santuário de Nossa Senhora da Esperança (17 km)

    Tábua: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tábua?

    Castelo de Avô (heritage site, about 16 km), Serra Do Açor Protected Landscape (nature spot, about 23 km), Troço da Via Romana da Pedra da Sé (heritage site, about 3 km), Igreja Matriz de São Gião (church, about 25 km), Pelourinho de São João de Areias (attraction, about 5 km), Igreja Paroquial de São João de Areias (church, about 6 km).

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

    129 places on Spotwander: 30 forts & heritage, 36 churches, 33 other attractions, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tábua?

    Troço da Via Romana da Pedra da Sé, about 3 km by road; Casa Dos Arcos (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Tábua?

    Igreja Paroquial de São João de Areias, about 6 km by road; Igreja de Lourosa (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tábua?

    Penedo c'Abana, about 7 km by road; Capela de Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tábua?

    Start in Tábua, visit Igreja Paroquial de São João de Areias, then Troço da Via Romana da Pedra da Sé, then Serra Do Açor Protected Landscape, then Castelo de Avô, then Igreja Matriz de São Gião, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tábua?

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

    Towns near Tábua

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