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GR01TER West Great Route (Stage 2), Portugal: what it is and when to go
GR01TER West Great Route (Stage 2) is a hiking trail (GR01TER Grande Rota do Oeste (Etapa 2)) in Portugal (Angra do Heroísmo). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 14 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 18. 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
- Hiking trail · Hiking
- Local name
- GR01TER Grande Rota do Oeste (Etapa 2)
- Where
- Portugal
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- FNC Funchal, 1,171 km as the crow flies
- Website
- trails.visitazores.com
- Trail network
- Regional
- Distance
- 9.3 km
- Coordinates
- 38.76801, -27.36325
What it is and where
GR01TER West Great Route (Stage 2) is a hiking trail (GR01TER Grande Rota do Oeste (Etapa 2)) in Portugal (Angra do Heroísmo).
It is in Angra do Heroísmo, where this site lists 35 more places to see, 18 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 38.76801, -27.36325; the nearest main airport is Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC, Funchal), 1,171 km as the crow flies. How to get around Portugal (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Trail network
- Regional
- Distance
- 9.3 km
It is one of the Hiking 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 GR01TER West Great Route (Stage 2) is April to October.
- JanPossible9:34
- FebPossible10:33
- MarPossible11:42
- AprBest time13:01
- MayBest time14:07
- JunBest time14:42
- JulBest time14:28
- AugBest time13:31
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:58
- NovPossible9:51
- DecPossible9:18
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 18. 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
- Reserva Florestal de Recreio da Mata da SerretaProtected area787 m
- Serreta LighthouseLighthouse in Portugal942 m
- Pico NegrãoMountain in Portugal2.5 km
- Serra de Santa BárbaraMountain in Portugal4.7 km
- GR01TER West Great Route (Stage 1)Hiking5.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Portugal guide.
More in Portugal: Hiking
- E9 European long distance path: walking path, Europe
- Caminho Real do Paul do Mar: Royal Path of Paul do Mar, Madeira
- Alternativa Trilho dos Pescadores
- Alternative to Historical Way - S.Teotónio»Odeceixe
- Caminho da Geira e dos Arrieiros
- Caminho de Fátima Nascente
Every Portugal place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is GR01TER West Great Route (Stage 2)?
It is a hiking trail (GR01TER Grande Rota do Oeste (Etapa 2) in the local language) in Portugal.
When is the best time to visit GR01TER West Great Route (Stage 2)?
April to October. In June there are 14 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 18.
How do you get to GR01TER West Great Route (Stage 2)?
The nearest main airport is Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC), 1,171 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 Reserva Florestal de Recreio da Mata da Serreta, Serreta Lighthouse, Pico Negrão. The rest is in the Portugal guide.
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