Place to visit
Lighthouse of Cabo de São Vicente, Portugal: what it is and when to go
Lighthouse of Cabo de São Vicente is a lighthouse in Portugal (Farol do Cabo de São Vicente). Interests: 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 5 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
- Lighthouse in Portugal · Architecture
- Local name
- Farol do Cabo de São Vicente
- Where
- Portugal
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- FAO Faro, 91 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 37.02291, -8.99652
What it is and where
Lighthouse of Cabo de São Vicente is a lighthouse in Portugal (Farol do Cabo de São Vicente). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Portugal: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 37.02291, -8.99652; the nearest main airport is Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO, Faro), 91 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)
It is one of the 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 Lighthouse of Cabo de São Vicente is March to October.
- JanPossible9:43
- FebPossible10:38
- MarBest time11:43
- AprBest time12:57
- MayBest time13:59
- JunBest time14:32
- JulBest time14:18
- AugBest time13:25
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:01
- NovPossible9:59
- 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.
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
- Fort São VicenteBastioned fort in Portugal23 m
- Fort of Santo António de BelixeBuilding in Vila do Bispo Municipality, Faro District, Portugal1.3 km
- Praia do BelicheBeach2.8 km
- Praia do TelheiroBeach3.0 km
- Rota Vicentina - Fishermen's Trail - 10Hiking4.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Portugal guide.
More in Portugal: Architecture
- Vasco da Gama Bridge: bridge in Portugal
- 25 de Abril Bridge: suspension bridge in Portugal
- Dom Luís I Bridge: bridge in Porto, Portugal
- Maria Pia Bridge: bridge in Porto, Portugal
- Vasco da Gama Tower: building in Lisbon, Lisbon District, Portugal
- Arouca 516: suspension footbridge in Portugal
Every Portugal place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Lighthouse of Cabo de São Vicente?
It is a lighthouse in Portugal (Farol do Cabo de São Vicente in the local language). It has articles in 5 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 Lighthouse of Cabo de São Vicente?
March to October. In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28.
How do you get to Lighthouse of Cabo de São Vicente?
The nearest main airport is Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO), 91 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 Fort São Vicente, Fort of Santo António de Belixe, Praia do Beliche. The rest is in the Portugal guide.
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