Place to visit
Ria Formosa (Special Protection Area), Portugal: what it is and when to go
Ria Formosa (Special Protection Area) is a protected area in Portugal (Zona de Proteção Especial da Ria Formosa) (Faro, Portugal). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28. 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
- Zona de Proteção Especial da Ria Formosa
- Where
- Portugal
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- FAO Faro, 18 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- 24/7
- Website
- natura2000.eea.europa.eu
- Coordinates
- 37.06179, -7.77677
What it is and where
Ria Formosa (Special Protection Area) is a protected area in Portugal (Zona de Proteção Especial da Ria Formosa) (Faro, Portugal).
It is in Faro, Portugal, where this site lists 41 more places to see, 15 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 37.06179, -7.77677; the nearest main airport is Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO, Faro), 18 km as the crow flies. How to get around Portugal (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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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 Ria Formosa (Special Protection Area) is April to October.
- JanPossible9:43
- FebPossible10:38
- MarPossible11:43
- AprBest time12:58
- MayBest time13:59
- JunBest time14:32
- JulBest time14:19
- AugBest time13:25
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:01
- NovPossible9:58
- DecPossible9:28
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28. 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: Ria Formosa (Special Protection Area) 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
- Ria Formosa Natural ParkProtected area in Portugal1.0 km
- NanoBrew FuzetaBrewery2.6 km
- Praia dos CavacosBeach3.3 km
- Site of Community Importance Cerro da CabeçaProtected area in Portugal5.6 km
- Torre D'AresTower in Luz de Tavira, Tavira, Portugal6.4 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 Ria Formosa (Special Protection Area)?
It is a protected area in Portugal (Zona de Proteção Especial da Ria Formosa in the local language).
When is the best time to visit Ria Formosa (Special Protection Area)?
April to October. In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28.
How do you get to Ria Formosa (Special Protection Area)?
The nearest main airport is Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO), 18 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 Ria Formosa Natural Park, NanoBrew Fuzeta, Praia dos Cavacos. The rest is in the Portugal guide.
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