Place to visit
Ria de Foz - Masma, Spain: what it is and when to go
Ria de Foz - Masma is a protected area in Spain (Mondoñedo). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47. It has articles in 2 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
- Protected area in Spain · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- Spain
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- MAD Madrid, 457 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- Xunta de Galicia
- Coordinates
- 43.50693, -7.31676
What it is and where
Ria de Foz - Masma is a protected area in Spain (Mondoñedo). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Zona Especial de Conservación (ES1120011) Ría de Foz-Masma.
It is in Mondoñedo, where this site lists 20 more places to see, 9.5 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 43.50693, -7.31676; the nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD, Madrid), 457 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Xunta de Galicia
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 Ria de Foz - Masma is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:07
- FebPossible10:16
- MarPossible11:39
- AprBest time13:12
- MayBest time14:31
- JunBest time15:13
- JulPossible14:56
- AugPossible13:48
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:46
- NovPossible9:26
- DecPossible8:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47. 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: Ria de Foz - Masma 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
- Camino natural de San Rosendo (Foz - Mondoñedo)Hiking570 m
- Pena do QuebradoiroSummit2.5 km
- Monastery of San Salvador de LourenzáCultural property in Lourenzá, Spain4.3 km
- A FrouseiraSummit4.6 km
- Augas SantasBrewery5.5 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 Ria de Foz - Masma?
It is a protected area in Spain. It has articles in 2 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 Ria de Foz - Masma?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47.
How do you get to Ria de Foz - Masma?
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 457 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 Camino natural de San Rosendo (Foz - Mondoñedo), Pena do Quebradoiro, Monastery of San Salvador de Lourenzá. The rest is in the Spain guide.
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