Porto district, Porto, Portugal

Places to visit near Valbom

Valbom is a town in Porto district, Porto, Portugal, home to about 14,443 people. Within 50 km by road there are 138 places to visit — 54 churches, 33 forts & heritage, 12 museums and 9 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Mosteiro e Quinta Dos Frades (1 km), Pousada Do Porto Freixo Palace Hotel (2 km) and Igreja Matriz de Gondomar (São Cosme) (3 km).

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Valbom, Porto
Valbom, Porto district, Porto, Portugal. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Valbom at a glance

Location
Porto district, Porto, Portugal
Population
about 14,443
Coordinates
41.1292° N, 8.5620° W
Places within 50 km
138 (113 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 Valbom

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Valbom: 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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Churches near Valbom

85 churches within 100 km of Valbom. The closest is Mosteiro e Quinta Dos Frades (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Valbom

52 forts & heritage within 100 km of Valbom. The closest is Pedra da Audiência (2 km); the best-known is Pousada Do Porto Freixo Palace Hotel (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Valbom

20 museums within 100 km of Valbom. The closest is Museu Nacional da Imprensa (3 km); the best-known is Casa Oficina António Carneiro (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Valbom

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Valbom. The closest is Jardim Do Palácio Do Freixo (2 km); the best-known is Jardim de São Lázaro (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Valbom

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Valbom. The closest is Monte Crasto (3 km); the best-known is Mosteiro da Serra Do Pilar (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Valbom

7 parks within 100 km of Valbom. The closest is Parque da Lavandeira (4 km); the best-known is Jardim Do Morro (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Valbom

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 17 km on the road.

  1. Start in Valbom
  2. 1 km Mosteiro e Quinta Dos Frades · church, Porto
  3. 4 km Casa Oficina António Carneiro · museum, Porto
  4. 2 km Igreja de Santa Maria de Campanhã · church, Porto
  5. 2 km Pousada Do Porto Freixo Palace Hotel · palace, Porto
  6. 5 km Igreja Matriz de Gondomar (São Cosme) · church, Porto
  7. 3 km Back to Valbom

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    Within 15 km of Valbom

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Valbom by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5485Mosteiro e Quinta Dos Frades (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3352Pedra da Audiência (2 km)
    Museums1220Museu Nacional da Imprensa (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens911Jardim Do Palácio Do Freixo (2 km)
    Other attractions910Quinta de Vilar d'Allen (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints48Monte Crasto (3 km)
    Parks77Parque da Lavandeira (4 km)
    Beaches & coast77Praia Valadares Norte (11 km)
    Buddhist sites22Convento de Santo António da Cidade (5 km)
    Waterfalls11Cascata da Frecha da Mizarela (47 km)

    Valbom: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Valbom?

    Mosteiro e Quinta Dos Frades (church, about 1 km), Pousada Do Porto Freixo Palace Hotel (palace, about 2 km), Igreja Matriz de Gondomar (São Cosme) (church, about 3 km), Igreja de Santa Maria de Campanhã (church, about 4 km), Casa Oficina António Carneiro (museum, about 4 km), Jardim de São Lázaro (nature spot, about 5 km).

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

    138 places on Spotwander: 54 churches, 33 forts & heritage, 12 museums, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Valbom?

    Mosteiro e Quinta Dos Frades, about 1 km by road; Igreja Matriz de Gondomar (São Cosme) (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Valbom?

    Pedra da Audiência, about 2 km by road; Casa da Quinta de Vilar d'Allen (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Valbom?

    Museu Nacional da Imprensa, about 3 km by road; Galerias MIRA (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Valbom?

    Start in Valbom, visit Mosteiro e Quinta Dos Frades, then Casa Oficina António Carneiro, then Igreja de Santa Maria de Campanhã, then Pousada Do Porto Freixo Palace Hotel, then Igreja Matriz de Gondomar (São Cosme), and drive back — about 17 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Valbom?

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

    Towns near Valbom

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