Archaeological Sites

Faia

 
UNESCO Heritage

Faia is a famous archaeological site located a 11 km drive west of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Famed in international travel guides, this spot consistently delivers some of your most unforgettable photos. In the last month, over 20,000 travelers have favorited this spot and mapped out their routes to make new discoveries and experience the authentic charm of Portugal.

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Nearby Archaeological Sites

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Top Spots Nearby

Within 5 km or an hour's walk. An ideal daily route
Archaeological Site
Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
Faia - Vale Afonsinho

A Short Trip Away

Within 5 to 100 km. Accessible by car or public transit
Archaeological Site
Vila Nova de Foz Coa
Núcleo Arqueológico de Habitat Paleolítico do Salto do Boi/Cardina
Archaeological Site
Vila Nova de Foz Coa
Quinta da Barca
Archaeological Site
Vila Nova de Foz Coa
Penascosa
Archaeological Site
Vila Nova de Foz Coa
Ribeirinha
Archaeological Site
Muxagata
Ribeira de Piscos / Quinta dos Poios
Archaeological Site
Castelo Melhor
Quinta da Ervamoira
Archaeological Site
Castelo Melhor
Vale de Namoradas
Archaeological Site
Muxagata
Prehistoric Rock Art Sites in the Côa Valley
Archaeological Site
Castelo Melhor
Quinta do Fariseu
Archaeological Site
Castelo Melhor
Meijapão
Archaeological Site
Castelo Melhor
Broeira
Archaeological Site
Muxagata
Vale de Figueira / Teixugo

Nearest cities

Cities within a 300 km radius, excluding roads, natural, or political barriers
Salamanca
Spain
80 km
Bragança
Portugal
101 km
Cabeceiras de Basto
Portugal
99 km
Viseu
Portugal
76 km
Seia
Portugal
77 km
Águeda
Portugal
121 km
Guimarães
Portugal
116 km
Mateus
Portugal
66 km
Fundão
Portugal
95 km
Vila Nova de Foz Coa
Portugal
17 km
Muxagata
Portugal
13 km
Castelo Melhor
Portugal
10 km
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