Portalegre district, Portalegre, Portugal

Places to visit near Urra

Urra is a town in Portalegre district, Portalegre, Portugal. Within 50 km by road there are 139 places to visit — 52 forts & heritage, 33 churches, 8 museums and 9 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Castelo Do Alegrete (8 km), Castelo de Portalegre (9 km) and Museu da Tapeçaria de Portalegre - Guy Fino (10 km).

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Urra at a glance

Location
Portalegre district, Portalegre, Portugal
Coordinates
39.2283° N, 7.3986° W
Places within 50 km
139 (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 Urra

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Forts & heritage near Urra

74 forts & heritage within 100 km of Urra. The closest is Estação Ferroviária de Portalegre (8 km); the best-known is Castelo Do Alegrete (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Urra

49 churches within 100 km of Urra. The closest is Igreja Matriz (8 km); the best-known is Convento de Nossa Senhora da Estrela (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Urra

11 museums within 100 km of Urra. The closest is Museu José Régio (9 km); the best-known is Museu da Tapeçaria de Portalegre - Guy Fino (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Urra

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Urra. The closest is Alto Dos Forninhos (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Urra

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Urra. The closest is Cascata da Ribeira de Arronches (11 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Urra

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Urra. The closest is Site of Community Importance São Mamede (17 km); the best-known is Serra de São Mamede Nature Park (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Urra

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Urra
  2. 8 km Castelo Do Alegrete · heritage site, Portalegre
  3. 16 km Serra de São Mamede Nature Park · nature spot, Portalegre
  4. 11 km Convento de São Bernardo, Compreendendo O Túmulo de Dom Jorge de Mello · Buddhist site, Portalegre
  5. 1 km Museu da Tapeçaria de Portalegre - Guy Fino · museum, Portalegre
  6. 1 km Castelo de Portalegre · heritage site, Portalegre
  7. 9 km Back to Urra

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Urra by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5274Estação Ferroviária de Portalegre (8 km)
    Churches3349Igreja Matriz (8 km)
    Other attractions2323Janelas da Casa da Rua de Azevedo Coutinho (9 km)
    Museums811Museu José Régio (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints99Alto Dos Forninhos (10 km)
    Waterfalls66Cascata da Ribeira de Arronches (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Site of Community Importance São Mamede (17 km)
    Caves33Gruta da Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Lapa (17 km)
    Buddhist sites11Convento de São Bernardo, Compreendendo O Túmulo de Dom Jorge de Mello (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Barragem da Apartadura (17 km)
    Parks01Parque de Castelar (67 km)

    Urra: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Urra?

    Castelo Do Alegrete (heritage site, about 8 km), Castelo de Portalegre (heritage site, about 9 km), Museu da Tapeçaria de Portalegre - Guy Fino (museum, about 10 km), Convento de São Bernardo, Compreendendo O Túmulo de Dom Jorge de Mello (Buddhist site, about 10 km), Serra de São Mamede Nature Park (nature spot, about 18 km), Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Assunção de Arronches (heritage site, about 19 km).

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

    139 places on Spotwander: 52 forts & heritage, 33 churches, 23 other attractions, 8 museums, 9 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Urra?

    Estação Ferroviária de Portalegre, about 8 km by road; Castelo Do Alegrete (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Urra?

    Igreja Matriz, about 8 km by road; Capela de Santana (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Urra?

    Museu José Régio, about 9 km by road; Museu Municipal de Portalegre (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Urra?

    Start in Urra, visit Castelo Do Alegrete, then Serra de São Mamede Nature Park, then Convento de São Bernardo, Compreendendo O Túmulo de Dom Jorge de Mello, then Museu da Tapeçaria de Portalegre - Guy Fino, then Castelo de Portalegre, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Urra?

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

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