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Things to see in Guarda, Portugal (Portugal): 26 places and when to go
Guarda, Portugal is a town in Portugal, and this site lists 26 places in and around it, mainly History (24), Nature (2), Mountains (2). The best known are Guarda Cathedral, Sabugal Castle and Castle of Castelo Mendo. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Portugal · 40.541, -7.262
- Places
- 26 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (24) · Nature (2) · Mountains (2) · Hiking (2) · Temples (1) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- OPO Porto, 143 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Cabeço das Fráguas, at 1,018 m.
What to see in Guarda, Portugal
The places in and around Guarda, Portugal, 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.
- Guarda CathedralChurch building in Guarda, Guarda District, Portugal695 m
- Sabugal CastlePortuguese castle25 km
- Castle of Castelo MendoBuilding in Almeida, Guarda District, Portugal27 km
- Castle of LinharesBuilding in Linhares, Guarda District, Portugal17 km
- Castle of TrancosoBuilding in Trancoso, Guarda District, Portugal27 km
- Dolmen of Carapito IDolmen in Carapito, Portugal29 km
- Castle of SortelhaBuilding in Sabugal, Guarda District, Portugal24 km
- Castle of Celorico da BeiraBuilding in Celorico da Beira Municipality, Guarda District, Portugal15 km
- Necrópole das ForcadasHistory26 km
- Pelourinho de MeloPillory in Gouveia, Portugal23 km
- Anta ou orca de CortiçôDolmen in Cortiçô, Portugal25 km
- Castle of FolgosinhoBuilding in Gouveia Municipality, Guarda District, Portugal21 km
- Castle of Vilar MaiorBuilding in Vilar Maior, Guarda District, Portugal28 km
- Cabeço das FráguasArchaeological site in Benespera, Portugal13 km
- Pelourinho de SortelhaPillory in Sabugal, Portugal24 km
- Pelourinho de TrancosoPillory in Trancoso, Portugal27 km
- Castelo de Vila do TouroBuilding in Vila do Touro, Guarda District, Portugal19 km
- Pelourinho do SabugalPillory in Sabugal, Portugal25 km
- Ponte de SequeirosBridge in Portugal23 km
- Solar Correia da Costa, também designado por Solar de Nossa Senhora da Conceição, incluindo capela e património móvel integradoManor house in Portugal24 km
- GR45 - Grande Rota do Vale do CôaHiking26 km
- Grande Rota das Aldeias HistóricasHiking11 km
- Pedra gravada com a medida de comprimento (côvado)Cultural heritage monument in Sabugal, Portugal26 km
- Jarmelo São PedroNature · Mountains12 km
And the other 2, by what you come to do:
When to go to Guarda, Portugal
The best time to visit Guarda, Portugal 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.
- JanPossible9:24
- FebPossible10:27
- MarBest time11:41
- AprBest time13:05
- MayBest time14:15
- JunBest time14:53
- JulBest time14:38
- AugBest time13:37
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:53
- NovPossible9:42
- DecPossible9:07
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07. In April, 26 of the 26 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 Guarda, Portugal
The nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO, Porto), 143 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
- Covilhã21 places35 km
- Seia10 places39 km
- Romãs12 places41 km
- Viseu19 places56 km
- Cabanas de Viriato12 places61 km
- São João de Tarouca17 places65 km
And all of Portugal, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Guarda, Portugal?
The best known: Guarda Cathedral, Sabugal Castle, Castle of Castelo Mendo, Castle of Linhares, Castle of Trancoso. In all, 26 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Guarda, Portugal?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07.
How do you get to Guarda, Portugal?
The nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), 143 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Guarda, Portugal as the destination and these 26 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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