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Things to see in Ginetes (Portugal): 12 places and when to go
Ginetes is a town in Portugal, and this site lists 12 places in and around it, mainly Nature (6), Hot springs (3), Architecture (2). The best known are Sete Cidades Massif, Ponta da Ferraria Lighthouse and Caldeira do Alferes. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Portugal · 37.8607, -25.8529
- Places
- 12 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (6) · Hot springs (3) · Architecture (2) · Mountains (1) · Temples (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- FNC Funchal, 1,005 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Pico da Cruz, at 845 m.
What to see in Ginetes
The places in and around Ginetes, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Sete Cidades MassifMountain and crater lake in Portugal5.9 km
- Ponta da Ferraria LighthouseLighthouse in Portugal838 m
- Caldeira do AlferesVolcano4.4 km
- Boca do Inferno ViewpointNature8.1 km
- Miradouro do Pico do PaulNature10 km
- Pico da CruzMountain in Portugal8.5 km
- Igreja de Nossa Senhora de RemédiosTemples10 km
- Moinho de vento do Pico Vermelho, Ajuda da BretanhaCultural heritage monument in Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal10 km
- Pico das CamarinhasMountain in Portugal467 m
- Piscinas NaturalesHot spring bath5.1 km
- Ponta da FerrariaHot spring bath273 m
- Termas da FerrariaHot spring1 m
When to go to Ginetes
The best time to visit Ginetes is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:39
- FebPossible10:35
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time12:59
- MayBest time14:03
- JunBest time14:37
- JulBest time14:23
- AugBest time13:28
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time11:00
- NovPossible9:55
- DecPossible9:23
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23. In April, 12 of the 12 places are at their best.
When to go to Portugal in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Ginetes
The nearest main airport is Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC, Funchal), 1,005 km as the crow flies. How to get around Portugal (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Angra do Heroísmo35 places148 km
- Lajes do Pico18 places218 km
- Horta, Azores54 places256 km
- Fajã Grande20 places503 km
And all of Portugal, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Ginetes?
The best known: Sete Cidades Massif, Ponta da Ferraria Lighthouse, Caldeira do Alferes, Boca do Inferno Viewpoint, Miradouro do Pico do Paul. In all, 12 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Ginetes?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23.
How do you get to Ginetes?
The nearest main airport is Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC), 1,005 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Ginetes as the destination and these 12 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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