Place to visit
Fonte de Vilarinho, Portugal: what it is and when to go
Fonte de Vilarinho is a mountain hut in Portugal (Vila Nova de Cerveira). Interests: Mountains and Hiking. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58. 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
- Mountain hut · Mountains, Hiking
- Where
- Portugal · Rua de Vilarinho 1625, 4920-042
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- OPO Porto, 68 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 41.86024, -8.67808
What it is and where
Fonte de Vilarinho is a mountain hut in Portugal (Vila Nova de Cerveira).
It is in Vila Nova de Cerveira, where this site lists 29 more places to see, 10 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 41.86024, -8.67808; the nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO, Porto), 68 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 Mountains and Hiking 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 Fonte de Vilarinho is April to October.
- JanPossible9:17
- FebPossible10:22
- MarPossible11:40
- AprBest time13:08
- MayBest time14:22
- JunBest time15:02
- JulBest time14:45
- AugBest time13:42
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:50
- NovPossible9:35
- DecPossible8:58
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mountains | April to October | November to March |
| Hiking | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Fonte de Vilarinho 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
- Church of São Pedro de RubiãesChurch in Norte, Portugal5.9 km
- Grande Rota de MontanhaHiking7.1 km
- Monte do ForteMountain in Portugal7.7 km
- Grande Rota de Montanha do Alto Minho - CaminhaHiking7.8 km
- Serra de ArgaProtected area in Portugal8.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Portugal guide.
More in Portugal: Mountains
- Pico Ruivo: highest peak on the Madeira Islands
- Pico do Areeiro: Madeira island's third highest peak
- Torre: Highest point of continental Portugal
- Cabeço Gordo: mountain and stratovolcano which forms the island of Faial
- Fóia
- Pico da Esperança: mountain in São Jorge, Azores, Portugal
Every Portugal place under Mountains, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Fonte de Vilarinho?
It is a mountain hut in Portugal.
When is the best time to visit Fonte de Vilarinho?
April to October. In June there are 15 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 58.
How do you get to Fonte de Vilarinho?
The nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), 68 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 Church of São Pedro de Rubiães, Grande Rota de Montanha, Monte do Forte. The rest is in the Portugal guide.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.