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Serra da Gardunha (regional protected landscape), Portugal: what it is and when to go
Serra da Gardunha (regional protected landscape) is a protected area in Portugal (Paisagem Protegida Regional da Serra da Gardunha) (Covilhã). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 14 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 10. 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
- Protected area in Portugal · Nature, Wildlife
- Local name
- Paisagem Protegida Regional da Serra da Gardunha
- Where
- Portugal
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- OPO Porto, 163 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- 24/7
- Website
- icnf.pt
- Run by
- ADG21
- Coordinates
- 40.09717, -7.49123
What it is and where
Serra da Gardunha (regional protected landscape) is a protected area in Portugal (Paisagem Protegida Regional da Serra da Gardunha) (Covilhã).
It is in Covilhã, where this site lists 21 more places to see, 21 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 40.09717, -7.49123; the nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO, Porto), 163 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)
- Run by
- ADG21
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife 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 Serra da Gardunha (regional protected landscape) is April to October.
- JanPossible9:27
- FebPossible10:28
- MarPossible11:41
- AprBest time13:04
- MayBest time14:13
- JunBest time14:50
- JulBest time14:35
- AugBest time13:35
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:55
- NovPossible9:44
- DecPossible9:10
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 10. 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 |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Serra da Gardunha (regional protected landscape) 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
- Castle of Castelo NovoBuilding in Castelo Novo, Castelo Branco District, Portugal2.2 km
- GardunhaProtected area in Portugal3.4 km
- Casa dos Maias18th century manor house in Fundão, Portugal4.5 km
- Pelourinho do FundãoPillory in Fundão, Portugal4.6 km
- Serra do GomesMountain in Portugal10 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 Serra da Gardunha (regional protected landscape)?
It is a protected area in Portugal (Paisagem Protegida Regional da Serra da Gardunha in the local language).
When is the best time to visit Serra da Gardunha (regional protected landscape)?
April to October. In June there are 14 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 10.
How do you get to Serra da Gardunha (regional protected landscape)?
The nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), 163 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 Castle of Castelo Novo, Gardunha, Casa dos Maias. The rest is in the Portugal guide.
Keep reading
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