Porto district, Porto, Portugal

Places to visit near Valongo

Valongo is a town in Porto district, Porto, Portugal, home to about 21,328 people. Within 50 km by road there are 144 places to visit — 68 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 10 museums and 10 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Igreja de Santa Rita (5 km), Igreja Matriz de Gondomar (São Cosme) (8 km) and Igreja de Nossa Senhora Do Ó de Águas Santas (9 km).

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

Valongo at a glance

Location
Porto district, Porto, Portugal
Population
about 21,328
Coordinates
41.1888° N, 8.4986° W
Places within 50 km
144 (124 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 Valongo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Valongo: 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 Valongo

94 churches within 100 km of Valongo. The closest is Cruzeiro de Valongo (1 km); the best-known is Igreja de Santa Rita (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Valongo

49 forts & heritage within 100 km of Valongo. The closest is Casa da Quinta de Vilar d'Allen (10 km); the best-known is Pousada Do Porto Freixo Palace Hotel (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Valongo

18 museums within 100 km of Valongo. The closest is FC Porto Museum (10 km); the best-known is Casa Oficina António Carneiro (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Valongo

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Valongo. The closest is Site of Community Importance Valongo (7 km); the best-known is Parque de São Roque (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Valongo

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Valongo. The closest is Pias (7 km); the best-known is Mosteiro da Serra Do Pilar (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Valongo

7 beaches & coast within 100 km of Valongo. The closest is Praia Valadares Norte (21 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Valongo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Valongo
  2. 5 km Igreja de Santa Rita · church, Porto
  3. 4 km Igreja de Nossa Senhora Do Ó de Águas Santas · church, Porto
  4. 7 km Parque de São Roque · nature spot, Porto
  5. 2 km Igreja de Santa Maria de Campanhã · church, Porto
  6. 5 km Igreja Matriz de Gondomar (São Cosme) · church, Porto
  7. 8 km Back to Valongo

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    Within 15 km of Valongo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Valongo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6894Cruzeiro de Valongo (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3149Casa da Quinta de Vilar d'Allen (10 km)
    Museums1018FC Porto Museum (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1013Site of Community Importance Valongo (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints49Pias (7 km)
    Other attractions67Quinta de Vilar d'Allen (10 km)
    Beaches & coast77Praia Valadares Norte (21 km)
    Parks55Parque Oriental da Cidade Do Porto (9 km)
    Waterfalls13Cascata Da Cabreira (7 km)
    Treks11Portuguese Way of St. James (6 km)
    Buddhist sites11Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Pombeiro (39 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Albufeira da Régua (99 km)

    Valongo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Valongo?

    Igreja de Santa Rita (church, about 5 km), Igreja Matriz de Gondomar (São Cosme) (church, about 8 km), Igreja de Nossa Senhora Do Ó de Águas Santas (church, about 9 km), Igreja de Santa Maria de Campanhã (church, about 9 km), Parque de São Roque (nature spot, about 10 km), Pousada Do Porto Freixo Palace Hotel (palace, about 10 km).

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

    144 places on Spotwander: 68 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 10 museums, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Valongo?

    Cruzeiro de Valongo, about 1 km by road; Igreja de São Brás de Baguim Do Monte (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Valongo?

    Casa da Quinta de Vilar d'Allen, about 10 km by road; Aqueduto de Bonjóia (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Valongo?

    FC Porto Museum, about 10 km by road; Casa Oficina António Carneiro (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Valongo?

    Start in Valongo, visit Igreja de Santa Rita, then Igreja de Nossa Senhora Do Ó de Águas Santas, then Parque de São Roque, then Igreja de Santa Maria de Campanhã, then Igreja Matriz de Gondomar (São Cosme), and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Valongo?

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

    Towns near Valongo

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