Place to visit
Cabeça da Velha, Portugal: what it is and when to go
Cabeça da Velha is a visitor attraction in Portugal (Seia). Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 08. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Portugal: 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
- Activity · Nature
- Where
- Portugal
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- OPO Porto, 126 km as the crow flies
- Website
- natural.pt
- Coordinates
- 40.39799, -7.69888
What it is and where
Cabeça da Velha is a visitor attraction in Portugal (Seia). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Portugal: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
A Cabeça da Velha é um dos ex-libris da serra da estrela que lembra a cabeça de uma mulher idosa desdentada.
It is in Seia, where this site lists 10 more places to see, 2.2 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 40.39799, -7.69888; the nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO, Porto), 126 km as the crow flies. How to get around Portugal (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature places in Portugal. 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 Cabeça da Velha is April to October.
- JanPossible9:25
- FebPossible10:27
- MarPossible11:41
- AprBest time13:05
- MayBest time14:15
- JunBest time14:52
- JulBest time14:37
- AugBest time13:36
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:54
- NovPossible9:43
- DecPossible9:08
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 08. 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.
When to go to Portugal in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Portugal
To enter Portugal there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Portugal checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); 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
- Praia Fluvial de Lapa dos DinheirosBeach1.4 km
- Museum of BreadMuseum in Seia, Portugal2.2 km
- Senhora do Espinheiro - Sabugueiro - Penhas DouradasHiking6.3 km
- Pousada de Santa BárbaraBuilding or structure in Oliveira do Hospital, Portugal9.5 km
- Serra da Estrela Ski ResortSki resort in Portugal11 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Portugal guide.
More in Portugal: Nature
- Jerónimos Monastery: building in Santa Maria de Belém, Lisbon District, Portugal
- Mount Pico: stratovolcano in the Azores and the highest mountain of Portugal
- Prehistoric Rock Art Sites in the Côa Valley and Siega Verde: paleolithic archaeological site in Portugal
- Berlengas: archipelago in Portugal
- Alto Douro: UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Peneda-Gerês National Park: protected area in Portugal
Every Portugal place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cabeça da Velha?
It is a visitor attraction in Portugal. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Portugal: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Cabeça da Velha?
April to October. In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 08.
How do you get to Cabeça da Velha?
The nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), 126 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Portugal is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Portugal 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 Praia Fluvial de Lapa dos Dinheiros, Museum of Bread, Senhora do Espinheiro - Sabugueiro - Penhas Douradas. The rest is in the Portugal guide.
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