Place to visit
Peña Rubia, Spain: what it is and when to go
Peña Rubia is a summit in Spain (Reinosa), at 1,937 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 51. 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
- Summit · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Spain
- Elevation
- 1,937 m
- Best time
- September.
- Nearest airport
- MAD Madrid, 282 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 42.96629, -4.30003
What it is and where
Peña Rubia is a summit in Spain (Reinosa), at 1,937 m above sea level. 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 Reinosa, where this site lists 24 more places to see, 14 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 42.96629, -4.30003; the nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD, Madrid), 282 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the Nature and Mountains 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 Peña Rubia is September, and the season is short because it sits at 1,937 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not9:10
- FebBetter not10:18
- MarBetter not11:39
- AprBetter not13:11
- MayBetter not14:28
- JunPossible15:09
- JulPossible14:52
- AugPossible13:46
- SepBest time12:17
- OctPossible10:48
- NovBetter not9:29
- DecBetter not8:51
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 51. 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | September | June to August, October |
| Mountains | September | June to August, October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Peña Rubia has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
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
- ValdecebollasSummit5.3 km
- Castro de AbiadaArchaeological site5.9 km
- Cueva del CobreCave6.4 km
- Centro de Interpretación de la MineríaMuseum6.7 km
- Senda del Escultor UrsiHiking8.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Spain guide.
More in Spain: Nature
- Teide: Volcano
- El Cabezo: Summit
- Cueva de Altamira
- Parque Nacional del Teide
- Parque Güell
- Pico Aneto: Summit
Every Spain place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Peña Rubia?
It is a summit 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 Peña Rubia?
September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 1,937 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 51.
How do you get to Peña Rubia?
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 282 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 Valdecebollas, Castro de Abiada, Cueva del Cobre. The rest is in the Spain guide.
Keep reading
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