Place to visit
Penamaior Abbey, Spain: what it is and when to go
Penamaior Abbey is a monastery (Mosteiro de Santa María de Penamaior) in Spain. Interests: History and Temples. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 51. It has articles in 5 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
- Monastery · History, Temples
- Local name
- Mosteiro de Santa María de Penamaior
- Where
- Spain
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- MAD Madrid, 402 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 42.87683, -7.20761
What it is and where
Penamaior Abbey is a monastery (Mosteiro de Santa María de Penamaior) in Spain. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 42.87683, -7.20761; the nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD, Madrid), 402 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History and Temples 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 Penamaior Abbey is March to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:11
- FebPossible10:19
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:11
- MayBest time14:27
- JunBest time15:09
- JulPossible14:52
- AugPossible13:45
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:48
- NovPossible9:30
- DecPossible8:51
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 51. 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 June and September to October | November to February and July to August |
| Temples | March to June and September to October | November to February and July to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Penamaior Abbey 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
- Castro da CoroaArchaeological site4.8 km
- Bridge of CruzulBridge in Cruzul, Spain6.5 km
- Valdavara CavesCaves in the Spanish municipality of Becerreá6.9 km
- Cruzul-AgüeiraProtected area in Spain10 km
- Torés CastleCastle10 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Spain guide.
More in Spain: History
- Córdoba, Spain
- Toledo, Spain
- Salamanca
- Sagrada Família: basilica under construction since 1882 in Barcelona, Spain
- Cádiz
- Alcalá de Henares
Every Spain place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Penamaior Abbey?
It is a monastery (Mosteiro de Santa María de Penamaior in the local language) in Spain. It has articles in 5 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 Penamaior Abbey?
March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 51.
How do you get to Penamaior Abbey?
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 402 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 Castro da Coroa, Bridge of Cruzul, Valdavara Caves. The rest is in the Spain guide.
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