Place to visit
Salinas do Samouco, Portugal: what it is and when to go
Salinas do Samouco is a protected area in Portugal (Lisbon). Interests: Nature, History and Wildlife. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 14 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 18. 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 · Nature, History, Wildlife
- Where
- Portugal
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- LIS Lisbon, 13 km as the crow flies
- Website
- natural.pt
- Run by
- Fundação para a Proteção e Gestão Ambiental das Salinas do Samouco
- Coordinates
- 38.73491, -8.99311
What it is and where
Salinas do Samouco is a protected area in Portugal (Lisbon).
Complexo de salinas tradicionais situado no estuário do Tejo, com elevada importância ecológica, histórica, e turística.
It is in Lisbon, where this site lists 170 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 38.73491, -8.99311; the nearest main airport is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS, Lisbon), 13 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
- Fundação para a Proteção e Gestão Ambiental das Salinas do Samouco
It is one of the Nature, History 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 Salinas do Samouco is March to October.
- JanPossible9:35
- FebPossible10:33
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:01
- MayBest time14:07
- JunBest time14:42
- JulBest time14:27
- AugBest time13:31
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:58
- NovPossible9:51
- DecPossible9:18
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 18. 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 |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Salinas do Samouco 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
- Praia dos MoinhosBeach2.4 km
- Moinho do EstevalMuseum3.2 km
- Igreja de São João BaptistaChurch building in Alcochete Municipality, Setúbal District, Portugal3.7 km
- Vasco da Gama BridgeBridge in Portugal5.4 km
- mar da PalhaBay5.6 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 Salinas do Samouco?
It is a protected area in Portugal.
When is the best time to visit Salinas do Samouco?
March to October. In June there are 14 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 18.
How do you get to Salinas do Samouco?
The nearest main airport is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), 13 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 Praia dos Moinhos, Moinho do Esteval, Igreja de São João Baptista. The rest is in the Portugal guide.
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