Coimbra district, Coimbra, Portugal

Places to visit near Tavarede

Tavarede is a town in Coimbra district, Coimbra, Portugal, home to about 8,586 people. Within 50 km by road there are 190 places to visit — 64 forts & heritage, 45 churches, 14 museums and 11 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Torre de Redondos (3 km), Forte de Santa Catarina (3 km) and Monumento Natural Do Cabo Mondego (7 km).

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Tavarede at a glance

Location
Coimbra district, Coimbra, Portugal
Population
about 8,586
Coordinates
40.1669° N, 8.8457° W
Places within 50 km
190 (25 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 Tavarede

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Forts & heritage near Tavarede

76 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tavarede. The closest is Palácio Sotto Mayor (2 km); the best-known is Torre de Redondos (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Tavarede

66 churches within 100 km of Tavarede. The closest is Igreja Matriz de São Julião da Figueira (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Tavarede

17 museums within 100 km of Tavarede. The closest is Museu Municipal Santos Rocha (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tavarede

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tavarede. The closest is Monumento Natural Do Cabo Mondego (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Tavarede

11 caves within 100 km of Tavarede. The closest is Gruta Do Ourão (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Tavarede

6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Tavarede. The closest is Praia da Cova-Gala (6 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Tavarede

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 Tavarede
  2. 2 km Palácio Sotto Mayor · heritage site, Coimbra
  3. 2 km Forte de Santa Catarina · heritage site, Coimbra
  4. 3 km Torre de Redondos · heritage site, Coimbra
  5. 4 km Monumento Natural Do Cabo Mondego · nature spot, Coimbra
  6. 23 km Castelo de Montemor-o-Velho · heritage site, Coimbra
  7. 17 km Back to Tavarede

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    Within 15 km of Tavarede

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tavarede by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6476Palácio Sotto Mayor (2 km)
    Churches4566Igreja Matriz de São Julião da Figueira (3 km)
    Other attractions2729Pelourinho da Figueira da Foz (3 km)
    Museums1417Museu Municipal Santos Rocha (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1115Monumento Natural Do Cabo Mondego (7 km)
    Caves711Gruta Do Ourão (35 km)
    Beaches & coast66Praia da Cova-Gala (6 km)
    Parks56Mata Nacional Do Choupal (42 km)
    Waterfalls44Cascata Da Serra Da Boa Viagem (6 km)
    Buddhist sites33Câmara Municipal de Pombal (42 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Lagoa da Vela (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Rabaçal (41 km)
    Treks11Rota Carmelita (48 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Rio Ceira (48 km)

    Tavarede: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tavarede?

    Torre de Redondos (heritage site, about 3 km), Forte de Santa Catarina (heritage site, about 3 km), Monumento Natural Do Cabo Mondego (nature spot, about 7 km), Castelo de Montemor-o-Velho (heritage site, about 17 km), Palácio Sotto Mayor (heritage site, about 2 km), Museu Municipal Santos Rocha (museum, about 3 km).

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

    190 places on Spotwander: 64 forts & heritage, 45 churches, 27 other attractions, 14 museums, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tavarede?

    Palácio Sotto Mayor, about 2 km by road; Fortim Dos Palheiros (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Tavarede?

    Igreja Matriz de São Julião da Figueira, about 3 km by road; Igreja de São Pedro (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Tavarede?

    Museu Municipal Santos Rocha, about 3 km by road; Núcleo Museológico Do Sal (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tavarede?

    Start in Tavarede, visit Palácio Sotto Mayor, then Forte de Santa Catarina, then Torre de Redondos, then Monumento Natural Do Cabo Mondego, then Castelo de Montemor-o-Velho, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tavarede?

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

    Towns near Tavarede

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