Place to visit
Faro de Melilla, Spain: what it is and when to go
Faro de Melilla is a lighthouse in Spain (Melilla). Interests: Nature and Architecture. The best time to visit is March to June, September to October. In June there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, 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
- Lighthouse · Nature, Architecture
- Where
- Spain
- Best time
- March to June, September to October.
- Nearest airport
- AGP Málaga, 209 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 35.2943, -2.9323
What it is and where
Faro de Melilla is a lighthouse in Spain (Melilla). It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Melilla, where this site lists 19 more places to see, 1.7 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 35.2943, -2.9323; the nearest main airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP, Málaga), 209 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the Nature and Architecture 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 Faro de Melilla is March to June, September to October.
- JanPossible9:52
- FebPossible10:43
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:54
- MayBest time13:51
- JunBest time14:22
- JulPossible14:10
- AugPossible13:20
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:05
- NovPossible10:06
- DecPossible9:38
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38. 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, September to October | November to March, July to August |
| Architecture | March to June, September to October | November to February, July to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Faro de Melilla 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
- Iglesia de la Purísima ConcepciónHistory · Temples145 m
- Museo Militar de MelillaMuseum179 m
- Museo Ibáñez de MelillaMuseum201 m
- Ensenada de los GalápagosBay233 m
- Plaza de ArmasHistory284 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Spain guide.
More in Spain: Nature
- Teide: Volcano
- El Cabezo: Summit
- Cueva de Altamira
- Parque Nacional del Teide
- Parque Güell
- Pico Aneto: Summit
Every Spain place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Faro de Melilla?
It is a lighthouse in Spain. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, 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 Faro de Melilla?
March to June, September to October. In June there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38.
How do you get to Faro de Melilla?
The nearest main airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), 209 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 Iglesia de la Purísima Concepción, Museo Militar de Melilla, Museo Ibáñez de Melilla. The rest is in the Spain guide.
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