# Castello di Otranto, Italy: what it is and when to go > Castello di Otranto is a castle in Otranto, Italy (Castello Aragonese). Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 09. It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: 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. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/castello-aragonese/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-02 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Castle in Otranto, Italy · History - **Local name:** Castello Aragonese - **Where:** Italy - **Best time:** March to June and September to October. - **Nearest airport:** NAP Napoli, 365 km as the crow flies - **Coordinates:** 40.14447, 18.49251 ## What it is and where Castello di Otranto is a castle in Otranto, Italy (Castello Aragonese). It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Otranto](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/otranto/), where this site lists 22 more places to see, 249 m from the centre. Its coordinates are 40.14447, 18.49251; the nearest main airport is Naples International Airport (NAP, Napoli), 365 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=40.144467%2C18.492509) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.144467%2C18.492509) It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/historia/) places in Italy. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) 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 Castello di Otranto is **March to June and September to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 9 h 27 | | February | Possible | 10 h 28 | | March | Best time | 11 h 41 | | April | Best time | 13 h 04 | | May | Best time | 14 h 13 | | June | Best time | 14 h 50 | | July | Possible | 14 h 35 | | August | Possible | 13 h 35 | | September | Best time | 12 h 15 | | October | Best time | 10 h 54 | | November | Possible | 9 h 44 | | December | Possible | 9 h 09 | In June there are 14 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 09. 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 Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to Italy To enter Italy 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 Italy checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C, F and L · 230 V · 50 Hz (type L, with three pins in a row, needs an adapter); emergencies: 112. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Scuba Diving di Levanto Stefano](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/scuba-diving-di-levanto-stefano/): Dive site · 247 m - [Monastero di S. Nicola di Casole](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/abbazia-di-san-nicola-di-casole/): Building in Otranto, Italy · 2.7 km - [Punta Palascia Lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/faro-di-punta-palascia/): Lighthouse in Italy · 4.7 km - [Castle of Casamassella](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/castle-of-casamassella/): History · 4.8 km - [Aquario Nord](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/aquario-nord/): Dive site · 5.1 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Italy guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/). ## More in Italy: History - [Vatican City](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/ciudad-del-vaticano/): Holy See's independent state, an enclave within Rome, Italy - [Venice](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/venecia-2/): capital city of Veneto, Italy - [Florence](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/florencia-2/): Italian city and commune, located in Tuscany - [Naples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/napoles-2/): capital city of Campania, Italy - [Colosseum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/coliseo/): ancient Roman amphitheatre, a landmark of Rome, Italy - [St. Peter's Basilica](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/basilica-de-san-pedro/): church in Vatican City Every Italy place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/historia/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Castello di Otranto? It is a castle in Otranto, Italy (Castello Aragonese in the local language). It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Castello di Otranto? March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 09. ### How do you get to Castello di Otranto? The nearest main airport is Naples International Airport (NAP), 365 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.144467%2C18.492509) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Italy is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Italy 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 [Scuba Diving di Levanto Stefano](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/scuba-diving-di-levanto-stefano/), [Monastero di S. Nicola di Casole](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/abbazia-di-san-nicola-di-casole/), [Punta Palascia Lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/faro-di-punta-palascia/). The rest is in [the Italy guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/4850925), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3239505), CC0. More about Castello di Otranto on [Wikipedia](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castello_di_Otranto). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).