Place to visit
Castle of Beja, Portugal: what it is and when to go
Castle of Beja is a building in Beja, Beja District, Portugal (Beja, Portugal). Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, 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
- Building in Beja, Beja District, Portugal · History
- Where
- Portugal
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- FAO Faro, 112 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- Câmara Municipal de Beja, autos de cessão de 20 Dezembro 1939 e 20 Dezembro 1945
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 38.0172, -7.86529
What it is and where
Castle of Beja is a building in Beja, Beja District, Portugal (Beja, Portugal). It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Portugal: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Beja, Portugal, where this site lists 14 more places to see, 409 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 38.0172, -7.86529; the nearest main airport is Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO, Faro), 112 km as the crow flies. How to get around Portugal (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Câmara Municipal de Beja, autos de cessão de 20 Dezembro 1939 e 20 Dezembro 1945
- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History 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 Castle of Beja is March to October.
- JanPossible9:38
- FebPossible10:35
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:00
- MayBest time14:03
- JunBest time14:37
- JulBest time14:24
- AugBest time13:28
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:59
- NovPossible9:54
- DecPossible9:22
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22. 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
- Arco romano de BejaBuilding in Beja, Beja District, Portugal22 m
- Cathedral of St. James the Great, BejaChurch building in Beja, Beja District, Portugal72 m
- Igreja de Santo AmaroChurch building in Beja, Beja District, Portugal, now used as a museum86 m
- Pelourinho de BejaPillory in Beja, Portugal228 m
- Museu Regional de BejaMuseum located in Beja, Portugal418 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Portugal guide.
More in Portugal: History
- University of Coimbra: public university in Coimbra, Portugal
- Belém Tower: fortified tower located in the civil parish of Santa Maria de Belém in the municipality of Lisbon, Portugal
- Jerónimos Monastery: building in Santa Maria de Belém, Lisbon District, Portugal
- Mafra, Portugal
- Estádio do Dragão: football stadium in Porto, Portugal
- Batalha Monastery: building in Batalha, Leiria District, Portugal
Every Portugal place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Castle of Beja?
It is a building in Beja, Beja District, Portugal. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, 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 Castle of Beja?
March to October. In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22.
How do you get to Castle of Beja?
The nearest main airport is Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO), 112 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 Arco romano de Beja, Cathedral of St. James the Great, Beja, Igreja de Santo Amaro. The rest is in the Portugal guide.
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