Coimbra district, Coimbra, Portugal

Places to visit near Tocha

Tocha is a town in Coimbra district, Coimbra, Portugal, home to about 3,992 people. Within 50 km by road there are 119 places to visit — 41 forts & heritage, 34 churches, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens and 8 museums. The must-see places are Castelo de Montemor-o-Velho (21 km), Monumento Natural Do Cabo Mondego (23 km) and Torre de Redondos (24 km).

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

Tocha at a glance

Location
Coimbra district, Coimbra, Portugal
Population
about 3,992
Coordinates
40.3131° N, 8.7534° W
Places within 50 km
119 (33 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 Tocha

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Forts & heritage near Tocha

49 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tocha. The closest is Casa da Renda (17 km); the best-known is Castelo de Montemor-o-Velho (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Tocha

46 churches within 100 km of Tocha. The closest is Igreja da Nossa Senhora da Tocha (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tocha

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tocha. The closest is Site of Community Importance Dunas de Mira, Gândara e Gafanhas (9 km); the best-known is Monumento Natural Do Cabo Mondego (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Tocha

9 museums within 100 km of Tocha. The closest is Museu Municipal Santos Rocha (25 km); the best-known is Museu Machado de Castro (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Tocha

6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Tocha. The closest is Praia da Tocha (10 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Tocha

4 parks within 100 km of Tocha. The closest is Mata Nacional Do Choupal (34 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Tocha

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 73 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tocha
  2. 1 km Igreja da Nossa Senhora da Tocha · church, Coimbra
  3. 24 km Monumento Natural Do Cabo Mondego · nature spot, Coimbra
  4. 4 km Torre de Redondos · heritage site, Coimbra
  5. 3 km Forte de Santa Catarina · heritage site, Coimbra
  6. 20 km Castelo de Montemor-o-Velho · heritage site, Coimbra
  7. 21 km Back to Tocha

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How to reach Tocha

    All places near Tocha by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tocha by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4149Casa da Renda (17 km)
    Churches3446Igreja da Nossa Senhora da Tocha (1 km)
    Other attractions1112Pelourinho de Mira (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens911Site of Community Importance Dunas de Mira, Gândara e Gafanhas (9 km)
    Museums89Museu Municipal Santos Rocha (25 km)
    Beaches & coast66Praia da Tocha (10 km)
    Parks44Mata Nacional Do Choupal (34 km)
    Waterfalls23Cascata Da Serra Da Boa Viagem (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Lagoa da Vela (7 km)
    Buddhist sites11Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha (37 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Rabaçal (48 km)
    Caves11Gruta Dos Alqueves (36 km)

    Tocha: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tocha?

    Igreja da Nossa Senhora da Tocha (church, about 1 km), Castelo de Montemor-o-Velho (heritage site, about 21 km), Monumento Natural Do Cabo Mondego (nature spot, about 23 km), Torre de Redondos (heritage site, about 24 km), Forte de Santa Catarina (heritage site, about 26 km), Lagoa da Vela (lake, about 7 km).

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

    119 places on Spotwander: 41 forts & heritage, 34 churches, 11 other attractions, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tocha?

    Casa da Renda, about 17 km by road; Dólmen Das Carniçosas (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Tocha?

    Igreja da Nossa Senhora da Tocha, about 1 km by road; Capela de Santo Amaro (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Tocha?

    Site of Community Importance Dunas de Mira, Gândara e Gafanhas, about 9 km by road; Paul Do Taipal Special Protection Area (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tocha?

    Start in Tocha, visit Igreja da Nossa Senhora da Tocha, then Monumento Natural Do Cabo Mondego, then Torre de Redondos, then Forte de Santa Catarina, then Castelo de Montemor-o-Velho, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tocha?

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

    Towns near Tocha

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