Place to visit
Bertiandos and São Pedro de Arcos Lagoons Protected Landscape, Portugal: what it is and when to go
Bertiandos and São Pedro de Arcos Lagoons Protected Landscape is a protected area in Portugal (Paisagem Protegida das Lagoas de Bertiandos e de São Pedro de Arcos) (Viana do Castelo). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59. It has articles in 4 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
- Protected area in Portugal · Nature, Wildlife
- Local name
- Paisagem Protegida das Lagoas de Bertiandos e de São Pedro de Arcos
- Where
- Portugal
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- OPO Porto, 58 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- 24/7
- Website
- icnf.pt
- Run by
- Município de Ponte de Lima
- Coordinates
- 41.76788, -8.63637
What it is and where
Bertiandos and São Pedro de Arcos Lagoons Protected Landscape is a protected area in Portugal (Paisagem Protegida das Lagoas de Bertiandos e de São Pedro de Arcos) (Viana do Castelo). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Portugal: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Viana do Castelo, where this site lists 39 more places to see, 19 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 41.76788, -8.63637; the nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO, Porto), 58 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
- Município de Ponte de Lima
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 Bertiandos and São Pedro de Arcos Lagoons Protected Landscape is April to October.
- JanPossible9:17
- FebPossible10:23
- MarPossible11:40
- AprBest time13:08
- MayBest time14:21
- JunBest time15:01
- JulBest time14:45
- AugBest time13:41
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:51
- NovPossible9:36
- DecPossible8:59
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59. 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: Bertiandos and São Pedro de Arcos Lagoons 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
- Pelourinho de BertiandosCultural heritage monument in Ponte de Lima, Portugal1.2 km
- Ecovia das LagoasHiking2.2 km
- Ponte de Ponte de LimaBridge4.2 km
- Torres de São Paulo e da Cadeia e o pequeno pano de muralha existente entre as duas torresWalls in Ponte de Lima, Viana do Castelo District, Portugal4.3 km
- Pelourinho de Ponte de LimaCultural heritage monument in Ponte de Lima, Portugal4.4 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 Bertiandos and São Pedro de Arcos Lagoons Protected Landscape?
It is a protected area in Portugal (Paisagem Protegida das Lagoas de Bertiandos e de São Pedro de Arcos in the local language). It has articles in 4 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 Bertiandos and São Pedro de Arcos Lagoons Protected Landscape?
April to October. In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59.
How do you get to Bertiandos and São Pedro de Arcos Lagoons Protected Landscape?
The nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), 58 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 Bertiandos, Ecovia das Lagoas, Ponte de Ponte de Lima. The rest is in the Portugal guide.
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