Place to visit
Arnel Point Lighthouse, Portugal: what it is and when to go
Arnel Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Portugal (Lomba da Fazenda - Vila do Nordeste). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24. It has articles in 3 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
- Lighthouse in Portugal · Architecture
- Where
- Portugal · Caminho do Porto, 9630-158, Nordeste
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- FNC Funchal, 950 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 37.82411, -25.13562
What it is and where
Arnel Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Portugal (Lomba da Fazenda - Vila do Nordeste). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Portugal: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
O Farol do Arnel localiza-se na zona da Nazaré, na ponta de nome Arnel e foi o primeiro a ser construído no arquipélago dos Açores, na segunda metade do século XIX, inaugurado em 1876.
It is in Lomba da Fazenda - Vila do Nordeste, where this site lists 14 more places to see, 2.6 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 37.82411, -25.13562; the nearest main airport is Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC, Funchal), 950 km as the crow flies. How to get around Portugal (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Architecture 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 Arnel Point Lighthouse is March to October.
- JanPossible9:39
- FebPossible10:36
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time12:59
- MayBest time14:02
- JunBest time14:36
- JulBest time14:23
- AugBest time13:28
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time11:00
- NovPossible9:55
- DecPossible9:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24. 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
- Reserva Florestal de Recreio do Viveiro do NordesteProtected area1.3 km
- Ponte dos Sete ArcosMonument1.4 km
- Zona Balnear da Foz da Ribeira do GuilhermeHot spring bath2.6 km
- Reserva Florestal de Recreio da Fajã do RodrigoProtected area3.7 km
- Reserva Florestal de Recreio da Cancela do CinzeiroProtected area3.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Portugal guide.
More in Portugal: Architecture
- Vasco da Gama Bridge: bridge in Portugal
- 25 de Abril Bridge: suspension bridge in Portugal
- Dom Luís I Bridge: bridge in Porto, Portugal
- Maria Pia Bridge: bridge in Porto, Portugal
- Vasco da Gama Tower: building in Lisbon, Lisbon District, Portugal
- Arouca 516: suspension footbridge in Portugal
Every Portugal place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Arnel Point Lighthouse?
It is a lighthouse in Portugal. It has articles in 3 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 Arnel Point Lighthouse?
March to October. In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24.
How do you get to Arnel Point Lighthouse?
The nearest main airport is Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC), 950 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 Reserva Florestal de Recreio do Viveiro do Nordeste, Ponte dos Sete Arcos, Zona Balnear da Foz da Ribeira do Guilherme. The rest is in the Portugal guide.
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