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Things to see in Badajoz (Portugal): 14 places and when to go
Badajoz is a town in Portugal, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly History (7), Temples (4), Architecture (1). The best known are Castle of Elvas, Nossa Senhora da Graça Fort and Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, Elvas. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 17. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Portugal · 38.8795, -7.0286
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (7) · Temples (4) · Architecture (1) · Museums and art (1) · With kids (1) · Hiking (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- LIS Lisbon, 183 km as the crow flies
What to see in Badajoz
The places in and around Badajoz, 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.
- Castle of ElvasBuilding in Elvas, Portalegre District, Portugal12 km
- Nossa Senhora da Graça FortBuilding in Elvas, Portalegre District, Portugal12 km
- Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, ElvasChurch in Elvas, Portalegre, Portugal12 km
- Amoreira Aqueduct16th-century aqueduct in Elvas, Portugal14 km
- Fort Santa LuziaBuilding in Elvas, Portalegre District, Portugal11 km
- Igreja de São Domingos (Elvas)Church in Elvas, Portugal11 km
- Museu Militar de ElvasMuseum11 km
- Santuário do Senhor Jesus da PiedadeBuilding in Elvas, Portalegre District, Portugal13 km
- Capela dos OssosChapel in Campo Maior, Portugal15 km
- Pelourinho de ElvasCultural heritage monument in Elvas, Portugal12 km
- AQUABadajozWith kids4 m
- Etapa 36: Badajoz - San Francisco de OlivenzaHiking11 km
- Piscina José Vicente AbreuBeaches12 km
- Zona de Proteção Especial Torre da BolsaProtected area8.6 km
When to go to Badajoz
The best time to visit Badajoz 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.
- JanPossible9:34
- FebPossible10:32
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:01
- MayBest time14:07
- JunBest time14:43
- JulBest time14:28
- AugBest time13:31
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:57
- NovPossible9:50
- DecPossible9:17
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 17. In June, 14 of the 14 places are at their best.
When to go to Portugal in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Badajoz
The nearest main airport is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS, Lisbon), 183 km as the crow flies. How to get around Portugal (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Estremoz13 places50 km
- Redondo11 places52 km
- Monsaraz18 places57 km
- Portalegre, Portugal48 places57 km
- Évora38 places84 km
- Moura6 places90 km
And all of Portugal, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Badajoz?
The best known: Castle of Elvas, Nossa Senhora da Graça Fort, Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, Elvas, Amoreira Aqueduct, Fort Santa Luzia. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Badajoz?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 17.
How do you get to Badajoz?
The nearest main airport is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), 183 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Badajoz as the destination and these 14 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.
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