# Fort of Nossa Senhora da Rocha, Portugal: what it is and when to go > Fort of Nossa Senhora da Rocha is a medieval castle is situated in the civil parish of Porches, in the municipality of Lagoa in Portuguese Algarve in Portugal (Portimão). Interests: Nature, History, Wildlife and Temples. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28. 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. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/forte-e-capela-de-nossa-senhora-da-rocha/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-02 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Medieval castle is situated in the civil parish of Porches, in the municipality of Lagoa in Portuguese Algarve · Nature, History, Wildlife, Temples - **Where:** Portugal - **Best time:** March to October. - **Nearest airport:** FAO Faro, 38 km as the crow flies - **Opening hours:** 24/7 - **Protection:** Protected heritage - **Coordinates:** 37.09602, -8.3865 ## What it is and where Fort of Nossa Senhora da Rocha is a medieval castle is situated in the civil parish of Porches, in the municipality of Lagoa in Portuguese Algarve in Portugal (Portimão). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Portugal: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Portimão](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/portimao/), where this site lists 88 more places to see, 14 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 37.09602, -8.3865; the nearest main airport is Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO, Faro), 38 km as the crow flies. How to get around Portugal (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=37.096024%2C-8.386498) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=37.096024%2C-8.386498) - **Protection:** Protected heritage It is one of the [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/naturaleza/), [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/historia/), [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/fauna/) and [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/espiritual/) places in Portugal. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) 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 Fort of Nossa Senhora da Rocha is **March to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 9 h 43 | | February | Possible | 10 h 38 | | March | Best time | 11 h 43 | | April | Best time | 12 h 58 | | May | Best time | 13 h 59 | | June | Best time | 14 h 32 | | July | Best time | 14 h 19 | | August | Best time | 13 h 25 | | September | Best time | 12 h 13 | | October | Best time | 11 h 01 | | November | Possible | 9 h 58 | | December | Possible | 9 h 28 | In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28. 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 | | History | March to October | November to February | | Wildlife | April to October | November to March | | Temples | March to October | November to February | It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Fort of Nossa Senhora da Rocha has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/#cuando-ir). ## 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Praia de Nossa Senhora da Rocha](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/praia-da-senhora-da-rocha/): Beach in Lagoa, Portugal · 142 m - [Praia Nova](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/praia-nova/): Portuguese beach · 157 m - [Praia da Cova Redonda](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/praia-da-cova-redonda/): Beach · 595 m - [Beijinhos beach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/praia-dos-beijinhos/): Beach in Lagoa Algarve Portugal · 1.2 km - [Albandeira Beach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/praia-da-albandeira/): Portuguese beach in the Algarve region · 1.3 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Portugal guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/). ## More in Portugal: Nature - [Jerónimos Monastery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/monasterio-de-los-jeronimos/): building in Santa Maria de Belém, Lisbon District, Portugal - [Mount Pico](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/montana-del-pico/): stratovolcano in the Azores and the highest mountain of Portugal - [Prehistoric Rock Art Sites in the Côa Valley and Siega Verde](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/prehistoric-rock-art-sites-in-the-coa-valley-and-siega-verde/): paleolithic archaeological site in Portugal - [Berlengas](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/reserva-natural-de-las-berlengas/): archipelago in Portugal - [Alto Douro](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/alto-douro-wine-region/): UNESCO World Heritage Site - [Peneda-Gerês National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/parque-nacional-de-peneda-gerez/): protected area in Portugal Every Portugal place under Nature, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/naturaleza/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Fort of Nossa Senhora da Rocha? It is a medieval castle is situated in the civil parish of Porches, in the municipality of Lagoa in Portuguese Algarve 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 Fort of Nossa Senhora da Rocha? March to October. In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28. ### How do you get to Fort of Nossa Senhora da Rocha? The nearest main airport is Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO), 38 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=37.096024%2C-8.386498) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Portugal is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/#moverse). ### 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 de Nossa Senhora da Rocha](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/praia-da-senhora-da-rocha/), [Praia Nova](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/praia-nova/), [Praia da Cova Redonda](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/praia-da-cova-redonda/). The rest is in [the Portugal guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/436972178), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5472492), CC0. More about Fort of Nossa Senhora da Rocha on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_of_Nossa_Senhora_da_Rocha_(Porches)). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).