Place to visit
O'Hara's Battery, Spain: what it is and when to go
O'Hara's Battery is an artillery battery in Gibraltar in Spain (Algeciras). Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 33. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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
- Artillery battery in Gibraltar · History
- Where
- Spain
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- AGP Málaga, 97 km as the crow flies
- Website
- youtube.com
- Coordinates
- 36.1238, -5.343
What it is and where
O'Hara's Battery is an artillery battery in Gibraltar in Spain (Algeciras). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Algeciras, where this site lists 70 more places to see, 11 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 36.1238, -5.343; the nearest main airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP, Málaga), 97 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 History 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 O'Hara's Battery is March to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:48
- FebPossible10:41
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:56
- MayBest time13:55
- JunBest time14:27
- JulPossible14:14
- AugPossible13:22
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:03
- NovPossible10:03
- DecPossible9:33
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 33. 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
- Lord Airey's BatteryArtillery battery in Gibraltar112 m
- Fig Tree CaveCave in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar179 m
- Martin's CaveCave in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar190 m
- Hyaena CaveCave in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar252 m
- Vanguard CaveCave in Gibraltar257 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Spain guide.
More in Spain: History
- Córdoba, Spain
- Toledo, Spain
- Salamanca
- Sagrada Família: basilica under construction since 1882 in Barcelona, Spain
- Cádiz
- Alcalá de Henares
Every Spain place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is O'Hara's Battery?
It is an artillery battery in Gibraltar in Spain. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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 O'Hara's Battery?
March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 33.
How do you get to O'Hara's Battery?
The nearest main airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), 97 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 Lord Airey's Battery, Fig Tree Cave, Martin's Cave. The rest is in the Spain guide.
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