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Things to see in São João de Tarouca (Portugal): 17 places and when to go
São João de Tarouca is a town in Portugal, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly History (10), Temples (7), Food and drink (3). The best known are Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, Lamego, Convento de São João de Tarouca and Castle of Lamego. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 04. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Portugal · 40.9947, -7.7463
- Places
- 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (10) · Temples (7) · Food and drink (3) · Architecture (1) · Museums and art (1) · Nature (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- OPO Porto, 83 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Alto de Vila Lobos, at 1,120 m.
What to see in São João de Tarouca
The places in and around São João de Tarouca, 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.
- Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, LamegoChurch building in Lamego Municipality, Viseu District, Portugal12 km
- Convento de São João de TaroucaChurch building in Tarouca Municipality, Viseu District, Portugal1 m
- Castle of LamegoBuilding in Lamego Municipality, Viseu District, Portugal13 km
- Mosteiro de Santa Maria de SalzedasChurch building in Tarouca, Viseu, Portugal6.9 km
- Santuário de Nossa Senhora dos RemédiosShrine in Lamego, Portugal12 km
- Chapel of São Pedro de BalsemãoBuilding in Lamego Municipality, Viseu District, Portugal13 km
- Igreja de São MiguelChurch building in Armamar Municipality, Viseu District, Portugal14 km
- Torre de UcanhaBridge with tower in Ucanha, Portugal6.0 km
- Convento de São BernardoBuilding in Sernancelhe Municipality, Viseu District, Portugal16 km
- Lamego City MuseumMuseum in Lamego, Portugal12 km
- Pillory of CasteloPillory in Moimenta da Beira, Portugal11 km
- Pillory of PassôPillory in Moimenta da Beira, Portugal4.2 km
- Pelourinho de Vila Cova à CoelheiraPillory in Vila Nova de Paiva, Portugal14 km
- Alto de Vila LobosMountain in Portugal14 km
- Quinta das Lamelas WinesWinery17 km
- Quinta de Monsul - Rozès S.A.Winery18 km
- Quinta de Santa EufémiaWinery16 km
When to go to São João de Tarouca
The best time to visit São João de Tarouca 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.
- JanPossible9:22
- FebPossible10:25
- MarBest time11:40
- AprBest time13:06
- MayBest time14:18
- JunBest time14:56
- JulBest time14:40
- AugBest time13:38
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:52
- NovPossible9:40
- DecPossible9:04
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 04. In April, 17 of the 17 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 São João de Tarouca
The nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO, Porto), 83 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
- Romãs12 places26 km
- Vila Real88 places33 km
- Viseu19 places40 km
- Amarante20 places41 km
- Numão10 places44 km
- Albergaria da Serra13 places48 km
And all of Portugal, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in São João de Tarouca?
The best known: Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, Lamego, Convento de São João de Tarouca, Castle of Lamego, Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Salzedas, Santuário de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios. In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit São João de Tarouca?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 04.
How do you get to São João de Tarouca?
The nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), 83 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with São João de Tarouca as the destination and these 17 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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