Place to visit
Marofa, Portugal: what it is and when to go
Marofa is a summit in Portugal, at 976 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05. 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
- Summit · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Portugal
- Elevation
- 976 m
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- OPO Porto, 148 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 40.86411, -6.99171
What it is and where
Marofa is a summit in Portugal, at 976 m above sea level. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Portugal: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Altitude: 976m; Proeminência: 306m; Dominância: 31,4%; Isolamento: 33,445Km; Dif. Abertura Topo.: 20°. 55ª proem. de PT continental; 2ª Guarda (distr.); 1ª Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo (conc.). 417ª elevação entre os cumes c/ proem. >= 40m.
Its coordinates are 40.86411, -6.99171; the nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO, Porto), 148 km as the crow flies. How to get around Portugal (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the Nature and Mountains 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 Marofa is April to October.
- JanPossible9:23
- FebPossible10:26
- MarPossible11:40
- AprBest time13:06
- MayBest time14:17
- JunBest time14:55
- JulBest time14:39
- AugBest time13:38
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:53
- NovPossible9:40
- DecPossible9:05
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05. 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 |
| Mountains | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Marofa 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
- Pelourinho de Castelo RodrigoHistory2.7 km
- Castelo de Castelo RodrigoHistory2.7 km
- Igreja e Convento de Santa Maria de AguiarHistory4.4 km
- Côa Valley Special Protection AreaProtected area9.1 km
- Castelo de PinhelCastle11 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Portugal guide.
More in Portugal: Nature
- Monasterio de los Jerónimos: Museum
- Montaña del Pico: Volcano
- Prehistoric Rock Art Sites in the Côa Valley and Siega Verde: Archaeological site
- Reserva Natural de las Berlengas: Protected area
- Alto Douro Wine Region
- Parque nacional de Peneda-Gerez: National park
Every Portugal place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Marofa?
It is a summit 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 Marofa?
April to October. In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05.
How do you get to Marofa?
The nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), 148 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 Pelourinho de Castelo Rodrigo, Castelo de Castelo Rodrigo, Igreja e Convento de Santa Maria de Aguiar. The rest is in the Portugal guide.
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