Forte de São João Baptista de EsposendeIgreja de Santa Maria Do AbadeIgreja Matriz de BarcelosSão FélixPraia Rio Alto NaturistaCastelo de Curutelo
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Vila Cova

Vila Cova is a town in Porto district, Porto, Portugal of about 2,564 people. Within 50 km by road there are 68 places to visit: 29 churches, 24 forts & heritage and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Forte de São João Baptista de Esposende, Igreja de Santa Maria Do Abade and Igreja Matriz de Barcelos.

41.5511° N, 8.7165° WPop. 2,564

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Within 30 km31 places
Within 50 km68
Must-see223
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Forte de São João Baptista de Esposende, heritage site near Vila Cova
Must-see

Forte de São João Baptista de Esposende

Heritage site · 8 km

Igreja de Santa Maria Do Abade, church near Vila Cova
Must-see

Igreja de Santa Maria Do Abade

Church · 8 km

Igreja Matriz de Barcelos, church near Vila Cova
Must-see

Igreja Matriz de Barcelos

Church · 10 km

Places near Vila Cova by type

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One day from Vila Cova

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:27 pm

58 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Vila Cova
  2. Forte de São João Baptista de Esposendeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Praia Rio Alto Naturistabeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. São Félixviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Igreja Matriz de Barceloschurch · 30 min
  6. Igreja de Santa Maria Do Abadechurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Vila Cova
Today’s loopVila CovaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Vila Cova?

Forte de São João Baptista de Esposende (heritage site, about 8 km), Igreja de Santa Maria Do Abade (church, about 8 km), Igreja Matriz de Barcelos (church, about 10 km), São Félix (viewpoint, about 16 km), Praia Rio Alto Naturista (beach, about 18 km), Castelo de Curutelo (heritage site, about 18 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Vila Cova?

68 places on Spotwander: 29 churches, 24 forts & heritage, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 museums, 4 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest church to Vila Cova?

Igreja de Santa Maria Do Abade, about 8 km by road; Igreja Matriz de Barcelos (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Vila Cova?

Forte de São João Baptista de Esposende, about 8 km by road; Castelo de Curutelo (18 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Vila Cova?

Start in Vila Cova, visit Forte de São João Baptista de Esposende, then Praia Rio Alto Naturista, then São Félix, then Igreja Matriz de Barcelos, then Igreja de Santa Maria Do Abade, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.