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San Cristóbal Lighthouse, Spain: what it is and when to go
San Cristóbal Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Spain (San Sebastián de la Gomera). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 13 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 14. It has articles in 3 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 in Spain · Architecture
- Where
- Spain
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- TFS Tenerife, 52 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 28.0961, -17.10007
What it is and where
San Cristóbal Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Spain (San Sebastián de la Gomera). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in San Sebastián de la Gomera, where this site lists 25 more places to see, 1.3 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 28.0961, -17.10007; the nearest main airport is Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS, Tenerife), 52 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the 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 San Cristóbal Lighthouse is March to June and September to October.
- JanPossible10:24
- FebPossible11:02
- MarBest time11:48
- AprBest time12:41
- MayBest time13:24
- JunBest time13:46
- JulPossible13:37
- AugPossible13:00
- SepBest time12:09
- OctBest time11:19
- NovPossible10:35
- DecPossible10:14
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 14. 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 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
- Museo Arqueológico de La GomeraArchaeological museum in San Sebastián de La Gomera, Spain1.1 km
- Torre del CondeCultural property in San Sebastián de La Gomera, Spain1.3 km
- Sagrado CorazónHistory2.3 km
- Ermita de Nuestra Señora de GuadalupeChurch building in Canary Islands, Spain3.4 km
- San Sebastián - Jaragán - San SebastiánHiking4.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Spain guide.
More in Spain: Architecture
- Tower of Hercules: Ancient lighthouse in Spain
- Vizcaya Bridge: Bridge
- Giralda: Monument in Seville, Spain
- Alcántara Bridge: Roman bridge over the Tagus in Extremadura
- Torre del Oro: tower in Seville, Spain
- Roman bridge of Córdoba: bridge in Córdoba, Spain
Every Spain place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is San Cristóbal Lighthouse?
It is a lighthouse in Spain. It has articles in 3 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 San Cristóbal Lighthouse?
March to June and September to October. In June there are 13 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 14.
How do you get to San Cristóbal Lighthouse?
The nearest main airport is Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS), 52 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 Museo Arqueológico de La Gomera, Torre del Conde, Sagrado Corazón. The rest is in the Spain guide.
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