Place to visit
Punta Carnero Lighthouse, Spain: what it is and when to go
Punta Carnero Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Algeciras, Province of Cádiz, Spain. Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 34. It has articles in 5 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 Algeciras, Province of Cádiz, Spain · Architecture
- Where
- Spain
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- AGP Málaga, 106 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 36.07709, -5.42632
What it is and where
Punta Carnero Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Algeciras, Province of Cádiz, Spain. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Algeciras, where this site lists 70 more places to see, 6.6 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 36.07709, -5.42632; the nearest main airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP, Málaga), 106 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 Punta Carnero Lighthouse is March to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:48
- FebPossible10:41
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:55
- MayBest time13:55
- JunBest time14:26
- JulPossible14:13
- AugPossible13:22
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:03
- NovPossible10:03
- DecPossible9:34
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 34. 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
- Parque de las Acacias de AlgecirasPark in Spain5.5 km
- Municipal Museum of AlgecirasLocal museum in Algeciras, Spain6.0 km
- Bay of GibraltarThe area of sea to the West of the Gibraltar Strait6.4 km
- GambrinusBrewery6.5 km
- Marinid Walls of AlgecirasCultural property in Algeciras, Spain6.6 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 Punta Carnero Lighthouse?
It is a lighthouse in Algeciras, Province of Cádiz, Spain. It has articles in 5 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 Punta Carnero Lighthouse?
March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 34.
How do you get to Punta Carnero Lighthouse?
The nearest main airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), 106 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 Parque de las Acacias de Algeciras, Municipal Museum of Algeciras, Bay of Gibraltar. The rest is in the Spain guide.
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