Place to visit
Miradouro do Pico do Paul, Portugal: what it is and when to go
Miradouro do Pico do Paul is a natural site in Portugal (Ginetes). Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24. It has articles in 2 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
- Natural site · Nature
- Where
- Portugal
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- FNC Funchal, 995 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 37.82655, -25.74658
What it is and where
Miradouro do Pico do Paul is a natural site in Portugal (Ginetes). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Portugal: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Ginetes, where this site lists 12 more places to see, 10 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 37.82655, -25.74658; the nearest main airport is Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC, Funchal), 995 km as the crow flies. How to get around Portugal (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature 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 Miradouro do Pico do Paul is April to October.
- JanPossible9:39
- FebPossible10:36
- MarPossible11:42
- 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
- Pico do Carvão (São Miguel)Mountain in São Miguel, Azores, Portugal852 m
- Pico do BoiMountain in Portugal2.3 km
- Boca do Inferno ViewpointNature2.4 km
- Pico da CruzMountain in Portugal2.6 km
- Pico do CedroVolcano4.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Portugal guide.
More in Portugal: Nature
- Jerónimos Monastery: building in Santa Maria de Belém, Lisbon District, Portugal
- Mount Pico: stratovolcano in the Azores and the highest mountain of Portugal
- Prehistoric Rock Art Sites in the Côa Valley and Siega Verde: paleolithic archaeological site in Portugal
- Berlengas: archipelago in Portugal
- Alto Douro: UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Peneda-Gerês National Park: protected area in Portugal
Every Portugal place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Miradouro do Pico do Paul?
It is a natural site in Portugal. It has articles in 2 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 Miradouro do Pico do Paul?
April to October. In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24.
How do you get to Miradouro do Pico do Paul?
The nearest main airport is Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC), 995 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 Pico do Carvão (São Miguel), Pico do Boi, Boca do Inferno Viewpoint. The rest is in the Portugal guide.
Keep reading
- Ginetes12 places to see in and around Ginetes, Portugal: Sete Cidades Massif, Ponta da Ferraria Lighthouse, Caldeira do Alferes. Best time: March to October.
- Nature646 places for nature in Portugal, from Jerónimos Monastery to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight
- PortugalBefore travelling to Portugal: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI): Portugal is in the EU and Sch…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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