Bragança district, Bragança, Portugal

Places to visit near Vimioso

Vimioso is a town in Bragança district, Bragança, Portugal. Within 50 km by road there are 164 places to visit — 52 forts & heritage, 45 churches, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 14 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Fortaleza Do Outeiro (15 km), Igreja Do Santo Cristo Do Outeiro (16 km) and Castelo de Algoso (18 km).

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Vimioso, Bragança
Vimioso, Bragança district, Bragança, Portugal. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Vimioso at a glance

Location
Bragança district, Bragança, Portugal
Coordinates
41.5847° N, 6.5277° W
Places within 50 km
164 (22 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Vimioso

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Vimioso: 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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Things to see near Vimioso, by type

Forts & heritage near Vimioso

83 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vimioso. The closest is Atalaia de Vimioso (1 km); the best-known is Fortaleza Do Outeiro (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Vimioso

52 churches within 100 km of Vimioso. The closest is Igreja Matriz de Vimioso (1 km); the best-known is Igreja Do Santo Cristo Do Outeiro (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Vimioso

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vimioso. The closest is Barragem de Bastelos (30 km); the best-known is Azibo Reservoir Protected Landscape (39 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Vimioso

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vimioso. The closest is Contenda (28 km); the best-known is Serra da Nogueira (39 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vimioso

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vimioso. The closest is Site of Community Importance Minas de St. Adrião (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Vimioso

7 museums within 100 km of Vimioso. The closest is Museu de la Tierra de Miranda (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Vimioso

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 67 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vimioso
  2. 1 km Igreja Matriz de Vimioso · church, Bragança
  3. 1 km Cascata Amarela · waterfall, Bragança
  4. 18 km Castelo de Algoso · heritage site, Bragança
  5. 31 km Igreja Do Santo Cristo Do Outeiro · church, Bragança
  6. 1 km Fortaleza Do Outeiro · heritage site, Bragança
  7. 15 km Back to Vimioso

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How to reach Vimioso

    All places near Vimioso by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vimioso by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5283Atalaia de Vimioso (1 km)
    Churches4552Igreja Matriz de Vimioso (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1519Barragem de Bastelos (30 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1417Contenda (28 km)
    Other attractions1515Pelourinho de Vimioso (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens69Site of Community Importance Minas de St. Adrião (10 km)
    Museums67Museu de la Tierra de Miranda (29 km)
    Caves66Minas de Santo Adrião II (9 km)
    Waterfalls44Cascata Amarela (1 km)
    Beaches & coast11Praia Do Azibo (39 km)
    Treks01Vía de la Plata Hiking - 01 Sevilla to Merida (72 km)

    Vimioso: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vimioso?

    Fortaleza Do Outeiro (heritage site, about 15 km), Igreja Do Santo Cristo Do Outeiro (church, about 16 km), Castelo de Algoso (heritage site, about 18 km), Igreja Matriz de Vimioso (church, about 1 km), Cascata Amarela (waterfall, about 1 km), Pelourinho de Vimioso (attraction, about 1 km).

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

    164 places on Spotwander: 52 forts & heritage, 45 churches, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Vimioso?

    Atalaia de Vimioso, about 1 km by road; Fortaleza Do Outeiro (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Vimioso?

    Igreja Matriz de Vimioso, about 1 km by road; Capela de Pereiras (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Vimioso?

    Barragem de Bastelos, about 30 km by road; Barragem de Miranda (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vimioso?

    Start in Vimioso, visit Igreja Matriz de Vimioso, then Cascata Amarela, then Castelo de Algoso, then Igreja Do Santo Cristo Do Outeiro, then Fortaleza Do Outeiro, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vimioso?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Vimioso

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