Place to visit
Terras do Miño Biosphere Reserve, Spain: what it is and when to go
Terras do Miño Biosphere Reserve is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Spain (Reserva da Biosfera Terras do Miño) (Castro de Rei). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 49. 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
- UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Spain · Nature, Wildlife
- Local name
- Reserva da Biosfera Terras do Miño
- Where
- Spain
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- MAD Madrid, 445 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- Órgano de Xestión da RB Terras do Miño, Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme at UNESCO
- Coordinates
- 43.17327, -7.55925
What it is and where
Terras do Miño Biosphere Reserve is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Spain (Reserva da Biosfera Terras do Miño) (Castro de Rei). 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 Castro de Rei, where this site lists 7 more places to see, 14 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 43.17327, -7.55925; the nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD, Madrid), 445 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
- Órgano de Xestión da RB Terras do Miño, Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme at UNESCO
It is one of the Nature 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 Terras do Miño Biosphere Reserve is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:09
- FebPossible10:18
- MarPossible11:39
- AprBest time13:12
- MayBest time14:29
- JunBest time15:11
- JulPossible14:54
- AugPossible13:46
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:47
- NovPossible9:28
- DecPossible8:49
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 49. 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 | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
| Wildlife | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Terras do Miño Biosphere Reserve 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
- Ruta das LagoasHiking4.4 km
- Pazo de VerdesHistory7.3 km
- Northern WayCultural property in Municipios del Camino, Spain7.5 km
- Castle of CaldalobaCultural property in Cospeito, Spain8.1 km
- Bosque mágicoWith kids8.1 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 Terras do Miño Biosphere Reserve?
It is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Spain (Reserva da Biosfera Terras do Miño in the local language). 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 Terras do Miño Biosphere Reserve?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 49.
How do you get to Terras do Miño Biosphere Reserve?
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 445 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 Ruta das Lagoas, Pazo de Verdes, Northern Way. The rest is in the Spain guide.
Keep reading
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