Place to visit
Inscrição do Penedo de Lamas, Portugal: what it is and when to go
Inscrição do Penedo de Lamas is a cultural heritage monument in Castro Daire, Portugal (Viseu). Interests: Nature and History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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
- Cultural heritage monument in Castro Daire, Portugal · Nature, History
- Where
- Portugal
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- OPO Porto, 80 km as the crow flies
- Website
- hesperia.ucm.es
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 40.83077, -7.90904
What it is and where
Inscrição do Penedo de Lamas is a cultural heritage monument in Castro Daire, Portugal (Viseu). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Portugal: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Viseu, where this site lists 19 more places to see, 19 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 40.83077, -7.90904; the nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO, Porto), 80 km as the crow flies. How to get around Portugal (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the Nature and History 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 Inscrição do Penedo de Lamas is March to October.
- JanPossible9:23
- FebPossible10:26
- MarBest time11:41
- 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 |
| History | March to October | November to February |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Inscrição do Penedo de Lamas 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
- Pillory of MõesPillory in Castro Daire, Portugal4.6 km
- Grande Rota da TransumânciaHiking4.9 km
- Pelourinho de Vila Cova à CoelheiraPillory in Vila Nova de Paiva, Portugal10 km
- Igreja de Nossa Senhora da ConceiçãoChurch building in Castro Daire Municipality, Viseu District, Portugal11 km
- Pillory of FráguasPillory in Vila Nova de Paiva, Portugal12 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 Inscrição do Penedo de Lamas?
It is a cultural heritage monument in Castro Daire, Portugal. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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 Inscrição do Penedo de Lamas?
March to October. In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05.
How do you get to Inscrição do Penedo de Lamas?
The nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), 80 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 Pillory of Mões, Grande Rota da Transumância, Pelourinho de Vila Cova à Coelheira. The rest is in the Portugal guide.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Inscrição do Penedo de Lamas on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.