Place to visit
Punta Spadillo lighthouse, Italy: what it is and when to go
Punta Spadillo lighthouse is a lighthouse in Italy (Pantelleria). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Lighthouse in Italy · Architecture
- Where
- Italy
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- CTA Catania, 280 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 36.82427, 12.01245
What it is and where
Punta Spadillo lighthouse is a lighthouse in Italy (Pantelleria). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Pantelleria, where this site lists 26 more places to see, 3.9 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 36.82427, 12.01245; the nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA, Catania), 280 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Architecture 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 Punta Spadillo lighthouse is March to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:44
- FebPossible10:39
- MarBest time11:43
- AprBest time12:57
- MayBest time13:58
- JunBest time14:31
- JulPossible14:17
- AugPossible13:25
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:02
- NovPossible10:00
- DecPossible9:29
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29. 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
- Museo Geonaturalistico di Punta SpadilloMuseum106 m
- Kúddia del GadírVolcano1.4 km
- Dive-X Active Sport - Cala GadirDive site1.8 km
- Terme di GadirHot spring bath1.8 km
- Santuario punico-romano del Lago di VenereArchaeological site2.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Italy guide.
More in Italy: Architecture
- Leaning Tower of Pisa: cathedral bell tower in Pisa, Italy
- Rialto Bridge: one of four bridges spanning the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy
- Bridge of Sighs: Bridge over a canal in Venice
- Stagno Lombardo: Italian comune
- Ponte Vecchio: bridge in Florence, Italy
- Ponte Sant'Angelo: bridge in Rome
Every Italy place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Punta Spadillo lighthouse?
It is a lighthouse in Italy. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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 Punta Spadillo lighthouse?
March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 29.
How do you get to Punta Spadillo lighthouse?
The nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 280 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 Museo Geonaturalistico di Punta Spadillo, Kúddia del Gadír, Dive-X Active Sport - Cala Gadir. The rest is in the Italy guide.
Keep reading
- Pantelleria26 places to see in and around Pantelleria, Italy: Castle of Pantelleria, Punta Spadillo lighthouse, Monte Gibele. Best time: March to June and September to October.
- Architecture494 places for architecture in Italy, from Leaning Tower of Pisa to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to June and September to October. Each with its own seas
- ItalyBefore travelling to Italy: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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