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Vilvestre

Vilvestre is a town in Bragança district, Bragança, Portugal of about 527 people. Within 50 km by road there are 148 places to visit: 52 forts & heritage, 38 churches and 14 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Castle of Freixo de Espada-à-Cinta, Castro Vetón de El Castillo and Castro Vetón de Las Merchanas.

41.1064° N, 6.7272° WPop. 527

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Within 30 km64 places
Within 50 km148
Must-see67
Notable130
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Vilvestre

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:50 pm

93 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 Vilvestre
  2. Castle of Freixo de Espada-à-Cintaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Castle of Mósheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. De Barca de Alva á Foz - O Douro Navegávelheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Castro Vetón de Las Merchanasheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Castro Vetón de El Castilloheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Vilvestre
Today’s loopVilvestreStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Vilvestre?

Castle of Freixo de Espada-à-Cinta (heritage site, about 8 km), Castro Vetón de El Castillo (heritage site, about 15 km), Castro Vetón de Las Merchanas (heritage site, about 20 km), Castle of Mós (heritage site, about 20 km), Museo Casa de Los Frailes (museum, about 1 km), Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (church, about 1 km).

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

148 places on Spotwander: 52 forts & heritage, 38 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Vilvestre?

Gravuras Rupestres Do Mazouco, about 6 km by road; Castelo de Freixo de Espada à Cinta (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Vilvestre?

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, about 1 km by road; Ermita de la Virgen del Castillo (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Vilvestre?

Start in Vilvestre, visit Castle of Freixo de Espada-à-Cinta, then Castle of Mós, then De Barca de Alva á Foz - O Douro Navegável, then Castro Vetón de Las Merchanas, then Castro Vetón de El Castillo, and drive back — about 93 km by road in all.