Place to visit
Vale do Côa, Portugal: what it is and when to go
Vale do Côa is a protected area in Portugal (Zona de Proteção Especial do Vale do Côa). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 04. 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
- Protected area in Portugal · Nature, Wildlife
- Local name
- Zona de Proteção Especial do Vale do Côa
- Where
- Portugal
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- OPO Porto, 140 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- 24/7
- Website
- natura2000.eea.europa.eu
- Run by
- Instituto da Conservação da Natureza e das Florestas
- Coordinates
- 40.91591, -7.07584
What it is and where
Vale do Côa is a protected area in Portugal (Zona de Proteção Especial do Vale do Côa). 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.
Its coordinates are 40.91591, -7.07584; the nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO, Porto), 140 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)
- Run by
- Instituto da Conservação da Natureza e das Florestas
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife 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 Vale do Côa is April to October.
- JanPossible9:22
- FebPossible10:26
- MarPossible11:40
- AprBest time13:06
- MayBest time14:17
- JunBest time14:55
- JulBest time14:40
- AugBest time13:38
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:53
- NovPossible9:40
- DecPossible9:04
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 04. 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 October | November to March |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Vale do Côa 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 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
- Faia BravaProtected area in Portugal2.6 km
- Serra da MarofaMountain in Portugal9.1 km
- Castle of Castelo RodrigoBuilding in Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo Municipality, Guarda District, Portugal10 km
- Pelourinho de Castelo RodrigoPillory in Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, Portugal10 km
- Prehistoric Rock Art Sites in the Côa Valley and Siega VerdePaleolithic archaeological site 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
- Berlengas: archipelago in Portugal
- Alto Douro: UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Peneda-Gerês National Park: protected area in Portugal
- Pico Ruivo: highest peak on the Madeira Islands
Every Portugal place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Vale do Côa?
It is a protected area in Portugal (Zona de Proteção Especial do Vale do Côa in the local language). 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 Vale do Côa?
April to October. In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 04.
How do you get to Vale do Côa?
The nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), 140 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 Faia Brava, Serra da Marofa, Castle of Castelo Rodrigo. The rest is in the Portugal guide.
Keep reading
- Nature646 places for nature in Portugal, from Jerónimos Monastery to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight
- PortugalBefore travelling to Portugal: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI): Portugal is in the EU and Sch…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.