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Faro de La Galea, Spain: what it is and when to go
Faro de La Galea is a lighthouse in Spain (Faro de La Galea-Galeako itsasargia) (Bilbao). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48. It has articles in 3 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
- Lighthouse in Spain · Architecture
- Local name
- Faro de La Galea-Galeako itsasargia
- Where
- Spain
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- MAD Madrid, 324 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 43.37329, -3.03608
What it is and where
Faro de La Galea is a lighthouse in Spain (Faro de La Galea-Galeako itsasargia) (Bilbao). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Bilbao, where this site lists 149 more places to see, 16 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 43.37329, -3.03608; the nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD, Madrid), 324 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 Architecture 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 Faro de La Galea is March to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:07
- FebPossible10:17
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:12
- MayBest time14:30
- JunBest time15:12
- JulPossible14:55
- AugPossible13:47
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:46
- NovPossible9:27
- DecPossible8:48
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48. 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
- GorrondatxeBeach in Spain1.7 km
- ArrigunagaBeach in Spain2.4 km
- EreagaBeach in Spain3.7 km
- Mount SerantesMountain in Spain4.8 km
- Cervecera ArtadiBrewery5.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Spain guide.
More in Spain: Architecture
- Tower of Hercules: Ancient lighthouse in Spain
- Vizcaya Bridge: Bridge
- Giralda: Monument in Seville, Spain
- Alcántara Bridge: Roman bridge over the Tagus in Extremadura
- Torre del Oro: tower in Seville, Spain
- Roman bridge of Córdoba: bridge in Córdoba, Spain
Every Spain place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Faro de La Galea?
It is a lighthouse in Spain (Faro de La Galea-Galeako itsasargia in the local language). It has articles in 3 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 Faro de La Galea?
March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48.
How do you get to Faro de La Galea?
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 324 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 Gorrondatxe, Arrigunaga, Ereaga. The rest is in the Spain guide.
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