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Empedokles, Italy: what it is and when to go

Empedokles is a volcano in Italy, at -8 m above sea level. Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 27. 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.

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In a nutshell

What it is
Volcano · Nature
Where
Italy
Elevation
-8 m
Best time
April to June and September to October.
Nearest airport
CTA Catania, 211 km as the crow flies
Coordinates
37.16624, 12.71672

What it is and where

Empedokles is a volcano in Italy, at -8 m above sea level.

Its coordinates are 37.16624, 12.71672; the nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA, Catania), 211 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

It is one of the Nature places in Italy. 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 Empedokles is April to June and September to October.

  1. JanPossible9:43
  2. FebPossible10:38
  3. MarPossible11:43
  4. AprBest time12:58
  5. MayBest time14:00
  6. JunBest time14:32
  7. JulPossible14:19
  8. AugPossible13:26
  9. SepBest time12:13
  10. OctBest time11:01
  11. NovPossible9:58
  12. DecPossible9:27

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 27. 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.

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. 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 you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

What is nearby

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Italy guide.

More in Italy: Nature

  • Mount Vesuvius: active stratovolcano in the Gulf of Naples, Italy
  • Mount Etna: active stratovolcano on the east coast of Sicily, Italy
  • Mont Blanc: highest mountain in the Alps
  • Adige: river in northern Italy
  • Stromboli: island in Italy (about volcano see Q31445600)
  • Phlegraean Fields: volcanic region located in the Gulf of Pozzoles, west of Naples, Italy

Every Italy place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.

Frequently asked questions

What is Empedokles?

It is a volcano in Italy.

When is the best time to visit Empedokles?

April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 27.

How do you get to Empedokles?

The nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 211 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Italy is explained in its country guide.

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 Graham Island, Capo Granitola Lighthouse, Puzziteddu. The rest is in the Italy guide.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.