Place to visit
Trevinca, Spain: what it is and when to go
Trevinca is a mountain in Spain (San Martín de Castañeda), at 2,127 m above sea level. Interests: Nature, Mountains and Wildlife. The best time to visit is September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 15 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 56. It has articles in 14 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
- Mountain in Spain · Nature, Mountains, Wildlife
- Where
- Spain
- Elevation
- 2,127 m
- Best time
- September.
- Nearest airport
- MAD Madrid, 332 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- Xunta de Galicia
- Coordinates
- 42.24237, -6.79607
What it is and where
Trevinca is a mountain in Spain (San Martín de Castañeda), at 2,127 m above sea level. It has articles in 14 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Es el pico más alto del parque natural
It is in San Martín de Castañeda, where this site lists 19 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 42.24237, -6.79607; the nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD, Madrid), 332 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Xunta de Galicia
It is one of the Nature, Mountains and Wildlife 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 Trevinca is September, and the season is short because it sits at 2,127 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not9:14
- FebBetter not10:21
- MarBetter not11:40
- AprBetter not13:09
- MayBetter not14:24
- JunPossible15:04
- JulPossible14:48
- AugPossible13:43
- SepBest time12:16
- OctPossible10:49
- NovBetter not9:33
- DecBetter not8:56
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 56. 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 and October |
| Mountains | September | June to August and October |
| Wildlife | September | June to August and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Trevinca 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
- Peña NegraMountain in Spain813 m
- Pena Trevinca NorteSummit1.8 km
- Pena SurbiaMountain in Spain2.2 km
- Ruta do Maluro e Pena TrevincaHiking4.6 km
- Ruta Pena Trevinca polo Sestil AltoHiking4.7 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 Trevinca?
It is a mountain in Spain. It has articles in 14 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 Trevinca?
September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 2,127 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 15 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 56.
How do you get to Trevinca?
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 332 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 Peña Negra, Pena Trevinca Norte, Pena Surbia. The rest is in the Spain guide.
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