Place to visit
Cova del Gat, Spain: what it is and when to go
Cova del Gat is a cave in Figuerola del Camp, Catalonia, Spain (Masmolets). Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 02. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Cave in Figuerola del Camp, Catalonia, Spain · Nature
- Where
- Spain
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- BCN Barcelona, 70 km as the crow flies
- Website
- figuerola.altanet.org
- Coordinates
- 41.345, 1.24792
What it is and where
Cova del Gat is a cave in Figuerola del Camp, Catalonia, Spain (Masmolets). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Masmolets, where this site lists 37 more places to see, 3.4 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 41.345, 1.24792; the nearest main airport is Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN, Barcelona), 70 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature places in Spain. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Cova del Gat is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:20
- FebPossible10:24
- MarPossible11:40
- AprBest time13:07
- MayBest time14:19
- JunBest time14:58
- JulPossible14:42
- AugPossible13:40
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:52
- NovPossible9:38
- DecPossible9:02
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 02. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Spain
To enter Spain there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Spain checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Torre de la MixardaCultural property in Figuerola del Camp, Spain715 m
- Serra de MiramarHiking1.3 km
- GR 7 Catalunya - Etapa 14Hiking2.2 km
- Valls - Serra de MiramarHiking2.5 km
- Variant GR 7: Conca de BarberàHiking2.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Spain guide.
More in Spain: Nature
- Teide: volcano on Tenerife in the Canary Islands
- Province of Ávila: province in Castile and León, Spain
- Cave of Altamira: cave with prehistoric paintings in Spain
- Teide National Park: National Park in Tenerife, Spain
- Park Güell: public park system in Barcelona, Spain
- Aneto: highest mountain of the Pyrenees
Every Spain place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cova del Gat?
It is a cave in Figuerola del Camp, Catalonia, Spain. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Cova del Gat?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 02.
How do you get to Cova del Gat?
The nearest main airport is Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), 70 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Spain is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Spain map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Torre de la Mixarda, Serra de Miramar, GR 7 Catalunya - Etapa 14. The rest is in the Spain guide.
Keep reading
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