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Things to see in Penafiel (Portugal): 19 places and when to go
Penafiel is a town in Portugal, and this site lists 19 places in and around it, mainly History (13), Temples (8), Nature (3). The best known are Castro of Monte Mozinho, Anta de Santa Marta and Menir de Luzim. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 03. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Portugal · 41.2083, -8.3086
- Places
- 19 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (13) · Temples (8) · Nature (3) · Mountains (2) · Hiking (2) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- OPO Porto, 31 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Vandoma, at 519 m.
What to see in Penafiel
The places in and around Penafiel, 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.
- Castro of Monte MozinhoBuilding in Penafiel, Porto District, Portugal6.7 km
- Anta de Santa MartaDolmen in Santa Marta, Portugal4.6 km
- Menir de LuzimStanding stone in Luzim, Portugal8.3 km
- Church of the Santa Casa da MisericórdiaChurch building in Penafiel, Porto District, Portugal2.1 km
- Igreja de São PedroChurch in Abragão, Penafiel, Portugal9.2 km
- Igreja de Santo AndréHistory · Temples9.0 km
- Mosteiro do Salvador de Paço de SousaChurch building in Penafiel, Porto District, Portugal5.6 km
- Igreja do Salvador de Cabeça SantaChurch building in Penafiel, Porto District, Portugal8.8 km
- Igreja de Vila Boa do BispoChurch11 km
- Igreja de São Pedro de FerreiraChurch building in Paços de Ferreira, Porto District, Portugal6.9 km
- Mosteiro de Vila Boa do BispoBuilding in Marco de Canaveses Municipality, Porto District, Portugal11 km
- Serras do Porto ParkProtected area in Portugal (PT5700003)14 km
- Monte MozinhoMountain in Portugal6.7 km
- Pelourinho de PenafielCultural heritage monument in Penafiel, Portugal2.1 km
- VandomaMountain in Portugal7.0 km
- Aveleda, SAWinery3 m
- Casa do OuteiroHistory13 km
- Grande Rota das Serras do PortoHiking14 km
- Grande Rota de Marco de CanavesesHiking14 km
When to go to Penafiel
The best time to visit Penafiel 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.
- JanPossible9:21
- FebPossible10:25
- MarBest time11:40
- AprBest time13:07
- MayBest time14:19
- JunBest time14:57
- JulBest time14:41
- AugBest time13:39
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:52
- NovPossible9:38
- DecPossible9:03
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 03. In April, 19 of the 19 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 Penafiel
The nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO, Porto), 31 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
- Amarante20 places20 km
- Areias16 places23 km
- Porto100 places27 km
- Fafe14 places37 km
- Santa Maria da Feira27 places37 km
- Braga78 places40 km
And all of Portugal, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Penafiel?
The best known: Castro of Monte Mozinho, Anta de Santa Marta, Menir de Luzim, Church of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia, Igreja de São Pedro. In all, 19 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Penafiel?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 03.
How do you get to Penafiel?
The nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), 31 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Penafiel as the destination and these 19 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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