# Things to see in Seia (Portugal): 10 places and when to go

> Seia is a town in Portugal, and this site lists 10 places in and around it, mainly History (4), Nature (2), Wildlife (1). The best known are Serra da Estrela Natural Park, Anta da Pedra da Orca and Museum of Bread. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 08. 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/seia/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Portugal · 40.4178, -7.6945
- **Places:** 10 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/historia/) (4) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/naturaleza/) (2) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/fauna/) (1) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/museos/) (1) · [Hot springs](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/termal/) (1) · [Beaches](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/playa/) (1)
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Also possible:** November to February.
- **Nearest airport:** OPO Porto, 124 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Seia

The places in and around Seia, 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.

- [Serra da Estrela Natural Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/parque-natural-de-la-sierra-de-la-estrella/): Protected area in Portugal · 13 km
- [Anta da Pedra da Orca](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/anta-da-pedra-da-orca/): Archaeological site · 9.8 km
- [Museum of Bread](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/museu-nacional-do-pao/): Museum in Seia, Portugal · 3 m
- [Anta de Curral dos Mouros](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/anta-da-sobreda/): Building or structure in Oliveira do Hospital, Portugal · 10 km
- [Antas de Paranhos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/antas-de-paranhos/): Antas in Paranhos da Beira, Seia, Portugal · 12 km
- [Cabeça da Velha](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/cabeca-da-velha/): Nature · 2.2 km
- [Pousada de Santa Bárbara](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/pousada-de-santa-barbara/): Building or structure in Oliveira do Hospital, Portugal · 11 km
- [Piscinas Rio de Mel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/piscinas-rio-de-mel/): Hot spring bath · 13 km
- [Praia Fluvial de Lapa dos Dinheiros](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/praia-fluvial-de-lapa-dos-dinheiros/): Beach · 3.6 km
- [Senhora do Espinheiro - Sabugueiro - Penhas Douradas](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/senhora-do-espinheiro-sabugueiro-penhas-douradas/): Hiking · 6.1 km

## When to go to Seia

The best time to visit Seia 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 25 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 27 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 41 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 05 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 15 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 52 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 37 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 36 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 15 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 54 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 42 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 08 |

In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 08. In June, 10 of the 10 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 Seia

The nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO, Porto), 124 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=40.4178%2C-7.6945)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.4178%2C-7.6945)

## Other towns nearby

- [Covilhã](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/covilha/): 21 places · 22 km
- [Cabanas de Viriato](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/cabanas-de-viriato/): 12 places · 24 km
- [Viseu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/viseu/): 19 places · 32 km
- [Guarda, Portugal](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/guarda/): 26 places · 39 km
- [Romãs](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/romas/): 12 places · 40 km
- [São João do Monte](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/sao-joao-do-monte/): 10 places · 50 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 Seia?

The best known: [Serra da Estrela Natural Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/parque-natural-de-la-sierra-de-la-estrella/), [Anta da Pedra da Orca](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/anta-da-pedra-da-orca/), [Museum of Bread](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/museu-nacional-do-pao/), [Anta de Curral dos Mouros](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/anta-da-sobreda/), [Antas de Paranhos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/antas-de-paranhos/). In all, 10 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Seia?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 08.

### How do you get to Seia?

The nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), 124 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.4178%2C-7.6945) opens the route on the map.

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

Create a trip with Seia as the destination and these 10 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).