Lisbon district, Lisbon, Portugal

Places to visit near Ventosa

Ventosa is a town in Lisbon district, Lisbon, Portugal, home to about 5,215 people. Within 50 km by road there are 98 places to visit — 39 forts & heritage, 40 churches, 6 museums and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Castelo de Vila Verde Dos Francos (5 km), Pelourinho de Aldeia Galega da Merceana (7 km) and Basílica de Santa Quitéria de Meca (8 km).

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Ventosa at a glance

Location
Lisbon district, Lisbon, Portugal
Population
about 5,215
Coordinates
39.1270° N, 9.0842° W
Places within 50 km
98 (98 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 Ventosa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ventosa: 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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Forts & heritage near Ventosa

92 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ventosa. The closest is Castelo de Vila Verde Dos Francos (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ventosa

64 churches within 100 km of Ventosa. The closest is Pelourinho de Aldeia Galega da Merceana (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Ventosa

27 museums within 100 km of Ventosa. The closest is Museu da Lourinhã (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ventosa

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ventosa. The closest is Site of Community Importance Serra de Montejunto (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Ventosa

12 parks within 100 km of Ventosa. The closest is Tapada Nacional de Mafra (34 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Ventosa

9 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ventosa. The closest is Praia Vale de Frades (34 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Ventosa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ventosa
  2. 5 km Castelo de Vila Verde Dos Francos · heritage site, Lisbon
  3. 9 km Site of Community Importance Serra de Montejunto · nature spot, Lisbon
  4. 16 km Basílica de Santa Quitéria de Meca · church, Lisbon
  5. 5 km Castelo de Alenquer · heritage site, Lisbon
  6. 12 km Pelourinho de Aldeia Galega da Merceana · church, Lisbon
  7. 7 km Back to Ventosa

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ventosa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3992Castelo de Vila Verde Dos Francos (5 km)
    Churches4064Pelourinho de Aldeia Galega da Merceana (7 km)
    Museums627Museu da Lourinhã (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens416Site of Community Importance Serra de Montejunto (10 km)
    Parks212Tapada Nacional de Mafra (34 km)
    Beaches & coast29Praia Vale de Frades (34 km)
    Other attractions19Cabo Carvoeiro Lighthouse (48 km)
    Caves23Gruta da Pedra Furada (25 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints13Monfirre (40 km)
    Waterfalls02Jardim da Cascata (60 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Barragem de Magos (46 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Lisbon Central Mosque (55 km)

    Ventosa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ventosa?

    Castelo de Vila Verde Dos Francos (heritage site, about 5 km), Pelourinho de Aldeia Galega da Merceana (church, about 7 km), Basílica de Santa Quitéria de Meca (church, about 8 km), Site of Community Importance Serra de Montejunto (nature spot, about 10 km), Castelo de Alenquer (heritage site, about 13 km), Povoado Calcolítico da Pedra de Ouro (heritage site, about 14 km).

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

    98 places on Spotwander: 39 forts & heritage, 40 churches, 6 museums, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ventosa?

    Castelo de Vila Verde Dos Francos, about 5 km by road; Castelo de Alenquer (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ventosa?

    Pelourinho de Aldeia Galega da Merceana, about 7 km by road; Basílica de Santa Quitéria de Meca (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Ventosa?

    Museu da Lourinhã, about 29 km by road; Museu Nacional da Música (37 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ventosa?

    Start in Ventosa, visit Castelo de Vila Verde Dos Francos, then Site of Community Importance Serra de Montejunto, then Basílica de Santa Quitéria de Meca, then Castelo de Alenquer, then Pelourinho de Aldeia Galega da Merceana, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ventosa?

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

    Towns near Ventosa

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