Place to visit
Reserva da Biosfera Ribeira Sacra e Serras do Oribio e Courel, Spain: what it is and when to go
Reserva da Biosfera Ribeira Sacra e Serras do Oribio e Courel is a protected area in Spain. Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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 · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- Spain
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- MAD Madrid, 401 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme at UNESCO
- Coordinates
- 42.5919, -7.48214
What it is and where
Reserva da Biosfera Ribeira Sacra e Serras do Oribio e Courel is a protected area in Spain. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 42.5919, -7.48214; the nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD, Madrid), 401 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme at UNESCO
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 Reserva da Biosfera Ribeira Sacra e Serras do Oribio e Courel is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:12
- FebPossible10:20
- MarPossible11:39
- AprBest time13:10
- MayBest time14:26
- JunBest time15:07
- JulPossible14:50
- AugPossible13:44
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:48
- NovPossible9:31
- DecPossible8:53
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53. 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: Reserva da Biosfera Ribeira Sacra e Serras do Oribio e Courel 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
- ZEC Río CabeProtected area in Spain2.0 km
- BóvedaRailway station in Spain3.4 km
- Casa Grande de LamelaManor house3.5 km
- Church of San Xián de VeigaChurch building in Veiga, Spain5.8 km
- Museo do Ferrocarril de GaliciaMuseum in Spain6.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Spain guide.
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- 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 Reserva da Biosfera Ribeira Sacra e Serras do Oribio e Courel?
It is a protected area in Spain. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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 Reserva da Biosfera Ribeira Sacra e Serras do Oribio e Courel?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53.
How do you get to Reserva da Biosfera Ribeira Sacra e Serras do Oribio e Courel?
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 401 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 ZEC Río Cabe, Bóveda, Casa Grande de Lamela. The rest is in the Spain guide.
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