Place to visit
Perímetro Forestal de Contienda, Portugal: what it is and when to go
Perímetro Forestal de Contienda is a national park (Perímetro Florestal da Contenda) in Portugal. Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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
- National park · Nature, Wildlife
- Local name
- Perímetro Florestal da Contenda
- Where
- Portugal
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- FAO Faro, 143 km as the crow flies
- Website
- herdadedacontenda.pt
- Run by
- Autoridade Florestal Nacional
- Coordinates
- 38.06295, -7.03513
What it is and where
Perímetro Forestal de Contienda is a national park (Perímetro Florestal da Contenda) in Portugal. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Portugal: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 38.06295, -7.03513; the nearest main airport is Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO, Faro), 143 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)
- Run by
- Autoridade Florestal Nacional
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife 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 Perímetro Forestal de Contienda is April to October.
- JanPossible9:38
- FebPossible10:35
- MarPossible11:42
- AprBest time13:00
- MayBest time14:04
- JunBest time14:38
- JulBest time14:24
- AugBest time13:29
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:59
- NovPossible9:54
- DecPossible9:22
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22. 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 October | November to March |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Perímetro Forestal de Contienda 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 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
- Museu Municipal de Arqueologia e Etnografia de BarrancosMuseum9.0 km
- Camino de Marmolejo al Santuario de la Virgen de la CabezaHiking10 km
- Igreja Paroquial de Santo Aleixo da RestauraçãoChurch building in Moura Municipality, Beja District, Portugal10 km
- Castle of NoudarBuilding in Barrancos Municipality, Beja District, Portugal13 km
- Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção, paroquial de SafaraTemples17 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Portugal guide.
More in Portugal: Nature
- Jerónimos Monastery: building in Santa Maria de Belém, Lisbon District, Portugal
- Mount Pico: stratovolcano in the Azores and the highest mountain of Portugal
- Prehistoric Rock Art Sites in the Côa Valley and Siega Verde: paleolithic archaeological site in Portugal
- Berlengas: archipelago in Portugal
- Alto Douro: UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Peneda-Gerês National Park: protected area in Portugal
Every Portugal place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Perímetro Forestal de Contienda?
It is a national park (Perímetro Florestal da Contenda in the local language) in Portugal. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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 Perímetro Forestal de Contienda?
April to October. In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22.
How do you get to Perímetro Forestal de Contienda?
The nearest main airport is Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO), 143 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 Museu Municipal de Arqueologia e Etnografia de Barrancos, Camino de Marmolejo al Santuario de la Virgen de la Cabeza, Igreja Paroquial de Santo Aleixo da Restauração. The rest is in the Portugal guide.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Perímetro Forestal de Contienda on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.