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Things to see in Vilvestre (Spain): 12 places and when to go
Vilvestre is a town in Spain, and this site lists 12 places in and around it, mainly Nature (6), Hiking (4), History (1). The best known are El Castillo Hill Fort, Douro Internacional e Vale do Águeda and Chapel of Our Lady of the Castle, Vilvestre. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 03. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Spain · 41.1043, -6.7304
- Places
- 12 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- MAD Madrid, 275 km as the crow flies
What to see in Vilvestre
The places in and around Vilvestre, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- El Castillo Hill FortCultural property in Saldeana, Spain12 km
- Douro Internacional e Vale do ÁguedaProtected area in Portugal12 km
- Chapel of Our Lady of the Castle, VilvestreVilvestre4 m
- Etapa 37: Aldeadávila de la Ribera – MiezaHiking11 km
- Etapa 38: Mieza – VilvestreHiking3.5 km
- Etapa 39: Vilvestre – SaucelleHiking3.5 km
- Etapa 40: Saucelle – Hinojosa de DueroHiking11 km
- Mirador del Aguila, MiezaViewpoint of the Arribes del Duero natural park6.2 km
- Mirador del Castillo, VilvestreViewpoint in the natural park of the Arribes del Duero121 m
- Mirador del FraileEl Fraile viewpoint over the Duero river13 km
- Mirador del HuebraViewpoint in the natural park of the Arribes del Duero12 km
- Picón de Felipe viewpointViewpoint in the Arribes del Duero Natural Park13 km
When to go to Vilvestre
The best time to visit Vilvestre is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:21
- FebPossible10:25
- MarPossible11:40
- AprBest time13:07
- MayBest time14:18
- JunBest time14:57
- JulPossible14:41
- AugPossible13:39
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:52
- NovPossible9:39
- DecPossible9:03
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 03. In April, 12 of the 12 places are at their best.
When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Vilvestre
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD, Madrid), 275 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Encina de San Silvestre5 places54 km
- Ciudad Rodrigo7 places59 km
- Miranda do Douro15 places64 km
- El Cabaco14 places81 km
- Salamanca22 places90 km
- Zamora9 places93 km
And all of Spain, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Vilvestre?
The best known: El Castillo Hill Fort, Douro Internacional e Vale do Águeda, Chapel of Our Lady of the Castle, Vilvestre. In all, 12 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Vilvestre?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 03.
How do you get to Vilvestre?
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 275 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Vilvestre as the destination and these 12 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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