Place to visit
Albera Natural Site, Spain: what it is and when to go
Albera Natural Site is a protected area in Costa Brava, Girona, Catalonia, Spain (Espai d'Interès Natural del Massís de l'Albera) (Garriguella). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: 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
- Protected area in Costa Brava, Girona, Catalonia, Spain · Nature, Wildlife
- Local name
- Espai d'Interès Natural del Massís de l'Albera
- Where
- Spain
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- BCN Barcelona, 145 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 42.39471, 3.01993
What it is and where
Albera Natural Site is a protected area in Costa Brava, Girona, Catalonia, Spain (Espai d'Interès Natural del Massís de l'Albera) (Garriguella). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Garriguella, where this site lists 62 more places to see, 6.1 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 42.39471, 3.01993; the nearest main airport is Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN, Barcelona), 145 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in Spain. 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 Albera Natural Site is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:14
- FebPossible10:20
- MarPossible11:39
- AprBest time13:10
- MayBest time14:25
- JunBest time15:05
- JulPossible14:49
- AugPossible13:43
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:49
- NovPossible9:32
- DecPossible8:55
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55. 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 June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
| Wildlife | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Albera Natural Site 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 Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Spain
To enter Spain there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Spain checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; 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
- Dolmen del BarrancDolmen in Espolla, Spain1.6 km
- Dolmen de Mas Girarols IDolmen in Espolla, Spain2.7 km
- Dolmen de Mas Girarols IIDolmen in Espolla, Spain2.7 km
- Dolmen de la Cabana ArquetaDolmen in Espolla, Spain2.8 km
- Menhir de la MurtraMegalith in Sant Climent Sescebes, Spain3.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Spain guide.
More in Spain: Nature
- Teide: volcano on Tenerife in the Canary Islands
- Province of Ávila: province in Castile and León, Spain
- Cave of Altamira: cave with prehistoric paintings in Spain
- Teide National Park: National Park in Tenerife, Spain
- Park Güell: public park system in Barcelona, Spain
- Aneto: highest mountain of the Pyrenees
Every Spain place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Albera Natural Site?
It is a protected area in Costa Brava, Girona, Catalonia, Spain (Espai d'Interès Natural del Massís de l'Albera in the local language). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Albera Natural Site?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55.
How do you get to Albera Natural Site?
The nearest main airport is Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), 145 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Spain is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Spain 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 Dolmen del Barranc, Dolmen de Mas Girarols I, Dolmen de Mas Girarols II. The rest is in the Spain guide.
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