Viseu district, Viseu, Portugal

Places to visit near Tarouca

Tarouca is a town in Viseu district, Viseu, Portugal, home to about 3,400 people. Within 50 km by road there are 55 places to visit — 23 churches, 14 forts & heritage, 3 museums and 6 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Castle of Lamego (12 km), Chapel of São Pedro de Balsemão (12 km) and Igreja Matriz de Armamar (15 km).

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Tarouca, Viseu
Tarouca, Viseu district, Viseu, Portugal. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tarouca at a glance

Location
Viseu district, Viseu, Portugal
Population
about 3,400
Coordinates
41.0176° N, 7.7755° W
Places within 50 km
55 (41 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 Tarouca

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Churches near Tarouca

74 churches within 100 km of Tarouca. The closest is Igreja de São Pedro de Tarouca (1 km); the best-known is Castle of Lamego (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Tarouca

57 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tarouca. The closest is Casa Do Paço de Dálvares (3 km); the best-known is Estação Arqueológica Do Alto da Fonte Do Milho (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Tarouca

13 museums within 100 km of Tarouca. The closest is Museu Do Douro (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tarouca

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tarouca. The closest is Miradouro da Alcácima (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tarouca

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tarouca. The closest is Paisagem Protegida Regional Parque Das Serras Do Porto (71 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Tarouca

3 parks within 100 km of Tarouca. The closest is Jardim Soares Dos Reis (89 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Tarouca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tarouca
  2. 1 km Miradouro da Alcácima · viewpoint, Viseu
  3. 15 km Igreja Matriz de Armamar · church, Vila Real
  4. 12 km Museu Do Douro · museum, Porto
  5. 8 km Chapel of São Pedro de Balsemão · church, Porto
  6. 3 km Castle of Lamego · church, Porto
  7. 12 km Back to Tarouca

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tarouca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2374Igreja de São Pedro de Tarouca (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1457Casa Do Paço de Dálvares (3 km)
    Other attractions814Pelourinho de Mondim de Cima (4 km)
    Museums313Museu Do Douro (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints69Miradouro da Alcácima (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens09Paisagem Protegida Regional Parque Das Serras Do Porto (71 km)
    Parks03Jardim Soares Dos Reis (89 km)
    Beaches & coast03Praia Granja (92 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Albufeira da Régua (32 km)
    Waterfalls01Cascata da Frecha da Mizarela (57 km)
    Buddhist sites01Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Pombeiro (69 km)

    Tarouca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tarouca?

    Castle of Lamego (church, about 12 km), Chapel of São Pedro de Balsemão (church, about 12 km), Igreja Matriz de Armamar (church, about 15 km), Museu Do Douro (museum, about 20 km), Miradouro da Alcácima (viewpoint, about 1 km), Igreja de São Pedro de Tarouca (church, about 1 km).

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

    55 places on Spotwander: 23 churches, 14 forts & heritage, 8 other attractions, 3 museums, 6 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Tarouca?

    Igreja de São Pedro de Tarouca, about 1 km by road; Igreja de São João de Tarouca (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tarouca?

    Casa Do Paço de Dálvares, about 3 km by road; Convento de São João de Tarouca (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Tarouca?

    Museu Do Douro, about 20 km by road; Casa de Miguel Torga (38 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tarouca?

    Start in Tarouca, visit Miradouro da Alcácima, then Igreja Matriz de Armamar, then Museu Do Douro, then Chapel of São Pedro de Balsemão, then Castle of Lamego, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tarouca?

    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 Tarouca

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