Place to visit
Torre D'Ares, Portugal: what it is and when to go
Torre D'Ares is a tower in Luz de Tavira, Tavira, Portugal. Interests: History and Architecture. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28. It has articles in 3 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
- Tower in Luz de Tavira, Tavira, Portugal · History, Architecture
- Where
- Portugal
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- FAO Faro, 24 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- 24/7
- Coordinates
- 37.0765, -7.70708
What it is and where
Torre D'Ares is a tower in Luz de Tavira, Tavira, Portugal. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Portugal: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Tavira, where this site lists 18 more places to see, 10 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 37.0765, -7.70708; the nearest main airport is Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO, Faro), 24 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 History and Architecture 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 Torre D'Ares is March to October.
- JanPossible9:43
- FebPossible10:38
- MarBest time11:43
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| History | March to October | November to February |
| Architecture | March to October | November to February |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Torre D'Ares 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
- Árvore isolada em Aldeamento Turistico de Pedras de El ReyNature · History3.4 km
- NanoBrew FuzetaBrewery4.4 km
- Ria Formosa (Special Protection Area)Protected area in Portugal6.4 km
- Praia da Terra EstreitaBeach on Tavira island, Algarve, Portugal6.5 km
- Ria Formosa Natural ParkProtected area in Portugal6.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Portugal guide.
More in Portugal: History
- University of Coimbra: public university in Coimbra, Portugal
- Belém Tower: fortified tower located in the civil parish of Santa Maria de Belém in the municipality of Lisbon, Portugal
- Jerónimos Monastery: building in Santa Maria de Belém, Lisbon District, Portugal
- Mafra, Portugal
- Estádio do Dragão: football stadium in Porto, Portugal
- Batalha Monastery: building in Batalha, Leiria District, Portugal
Every Portugal place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Torre D'Ares?
It is a tower in Luz de Tavira, Tavira, Portugal. It has articles in 3 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 Torre D'Ares?
March to October. In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28.
How do you get to Torre D'Ares?
The nearest main airport is Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO), 24 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 Árvore isolada em Aldeamento Turistico de Pedras de El Rey, NanoBrew Fuzeta, Ria Formosa (Special Protection Area). The rest is in the Portugal guide.
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