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Ponta do Pargo Protected Area, Portugal: what it is and when to go
Ponta do Pargo Protected Area is a protected area (Área Protegida da Ponta do Pargo) in Portugal (Prazeres). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 14 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 51. 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
- Local name
- Área Protegida da Ponta do Pargo
- Where
- Portugal
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- FNC Funchal, 47 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- 24/7
- Website
- ifcn.madeira.gov.pt
- Run by
- Instituto das Florestas e Conservação da Natureza, IP-RAM
- Coordinates
- 32.83858, -17.25048
What it is and where
Ponta do Pargo Protected Area is a protected area (Área Protegida da Ponta do Pargo) in Portugal (Prazeres).
It is in Prazeres, where this site lists 43 more places to see, 10 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 32.83858, -17.25048; the nearest main airport is Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC, Funchal), 47 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
- Instituto das Florestas e Conservação da Natureza, IP-RAM
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 Ponta do Pargo Protected Area is April to October.
- JanPossible10:04
- FebPossible10:50
- MarPossible11:45
- AprBest time12:49
- MayBest time13:41
- JunBest time14:09
- JulBest time13:58
- AugBest time13:13
- SepBest time12:11
- OctBest time11:10
- NovPossible10:16
- DecPossible9:51
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to October | November to March |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Ponta do Pargo Protected Area 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
- Ponta do Pargo Marine Nature ReserveProtected area21 m
- Ponta do Pargo Protected LandscapeProtected area1.5 km
- Ponta do Pargo Nature MonumentProtected area1.6 km
- Miradouro da Garganta FundaScenic viewpoint in Ponta do Pargo, Madeira2.1 km
- Farol da Ponta do PargoLighthouse in Madeira, Portugal3.0 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 Ponta do Pargo Protected Area?
It is a protected area (Área Protegida da Ponta do Pargo in the local language) in Portugal.
When is the best time to visit Ponta do Pargo Protected Area?
April to October. In June there are 14 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 51.
How do you get to Ponta do Pargo Protected Area?
The nearest main airport is Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC), 47 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 Ponta do Pargo Marine Nature Reserve, Ponta do Pargo Protected Landscape, Ponta do Pargo Nature Monument. The rest is in the Portugal guide.
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