# Things to see in Aveiras de Cima (Portugal): 18 places and when to go

> Aveiras de Cima is a town in Portugal, and this site lists 18 places in and around it, mainly History (8), Nature (5), Mountains (4). The best known are Sierra de Montejunto, Castle of Vila Verde dos Francos and Palácio de Pina Manique. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 16. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/aveiras-de-cima/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Portugal · 39.1459, -8.9066
- **Places:** 18 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/historia/) (8) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/naturaleza/) (5) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/montana/) (4) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/espiritual/) (3) · [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/gastronomia/) (3) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/fauna/) (1)
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Also possible:** November to February.
- **Nearest airport:** LIS Lisbon, 45 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Aveiras de Cima

The places in and around Aveiras de Cima, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Sierra de Montejunto](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/paisagem-protegida-da-serra-de-montejunto/): Protected area · 14 km
- [Castle of Vila Verde dos Francos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/castelo-de-vila-verde-dos-francos/): Cultural heritage monument in Alenquer, Portugal · 18 km
- [Palácio de Pina Manique](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/palacio-de-pina-manique/): Building in Azambuja Municipality, Lisbon District, Portugal · 8.5 km
- [Castle of Alenquer](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/torre-da-couraca/): Building in Alenquer, Lisbon District, Portugal · 13 km
- [Pelourinho da Azambuja](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/pelourinho-da-azambuja/): Pillory in Azambuja, Portugal · 9.2 km
- [Pelourinho de Manique do Intendente](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/pelourinho-de-manique-do-intendente/): Pillory in Azambuja, Portugal · 8.4 km
- [Igreja Paroquial de Nossa Senhora da Purificação](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/igreja-de-nossa-senhora-da-purificacao/): Church in Pontével, Portugal · 5.9 km
- [Igreja Matriz da Azambuja](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/igreja-paroquial-de-nossa-senhora-da-assuncao/): Church building in Azambuja Municipality, Lisbon District, Portugal · 9.1 km
- [Monte Redondo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/monte-redondo/): Hill in Lisbon District, Portugal · 6.6 km
- [Praça de Touros do Cartaxo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/praca-de-touros-do-cartaxo/): History · 10 km
- [Real Fábrica de Gelo da Serra de Montejunto](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/real-fabrica-de-gelo-da-serra-de-montejunto/): Building in Cadaval, Lisbon District, Portugal · 13 km
- [Serra de Ota](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/serra-de-ota/): Summit · 9.4 km
- [Alto das Covas](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/vale-de-junco/): Hill in Lisbon District, Portugal · 13 km
- [Zemaneira](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/zemaneiro/): Hill in Lisbon District, Portugal · 11 km
- [Caminhos de Fátima (Caminho do Tejo)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/caminhos-de-fatima-caminho-do-tejo/): Hiking · 2.8 km
- [Mercado Municipal de Alenquer](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/mercado-municipal-de-alenquer/): Market · 14 km
- [Quinta da Cotezia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/quinta-da-cotezia/): Winery · 18 km
- [Terreiro, Lda - Sede](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/terreiro-lda-sede/): Winery · 3 m

## When to go to Aveiras de Cima

The best time to visit Aveiras de Cima is **March to October**; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 32 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 31 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 42 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 02 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 09 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 44 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 30 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 32 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 14 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 57 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 49 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 16 |

In June there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 16. In April, 18 of the 18 places are at their best.

When to go to Portugal in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Aveiras de Cima

The nearest main airport is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS, Lisbon), 45 km as the crow flies. How to get around Portugal (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=39.1459%2C-8.9066)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=39.1459%2C-8.9066)

## Other towns nearby

- [Santarém, Portugal](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/santarem/): 22 places · 22 km
- [Alverca do Ribatejo e Sobralinho](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/alverca-do-ribatejo-e-sobralinho/): 21 places · 30 km
- [Caldas da Rainha](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/caldas-da-rainha/): 15 places · 34 km
- [Lourinhã](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/lourinha/): 19 places · 36 km
- [Lisbon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/lisboa/): 170 places · 51 km
- [Entroncamento](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/entroncamento/): 19 places · 51 km

And all of Portugal, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Aveiras de Cima?

The best known: [Sierra de Montejunto](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/paisagem-protegida-da-serra-de-montejunto/), [Castle of Vila Verde dos Francos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/castelo-de-vila-verde-dos-francos/), [Palácio de Pina Manique](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/palacio-de-pina-manique/), [Castle of Alenquer](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/torre-da-couraca/), [Pelourinho da Azambuja](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/pelourinho-da-azambuja/). In all, 18 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Aveiras de Cima?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 16.

### How do you get to Aveiras de Cima?

The nearest main airport is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), 45 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=39.1459%2C-8.9066) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Aveiras de Cima as the destination and these 18 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).