# Gargonza, Italy: what it is and when to go

> Gargonza is a place of interest in Italy (Rapolano Terme). Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48. It has articles in 4 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/gargonza/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Place of interest · History
- **Where:** Italy
- **Best time:** March to June and September to October.
- **Nearest airport:** BLQ Bologna, 137 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 43.34015, 11.67431

## What it is and where

Gargonza is a place of interest in Italy (Rapolano Terme). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Rapolano Terme](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/rapolano-terme/), where this site lists 14 more places to see, 8.6 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 43.34015, 11.67431; the nearest main airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ, Bologna), 137 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=43.340148%2C11.674314)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.340148%2C11.674314)

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 Gargonza is **March to June and September to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 08 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 17 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 39 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 12 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 30 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 12 |
| July | Possible | 14 h 55 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 47 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 17 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 47 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 27 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 48 |

In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48. 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

- [Cammino d'Assisi, San Miniato - Assisi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/cammino-d-assisi-san-miniato-assisi/): Hiking · 4.7 km
- [Terme Antica Querciolaia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/terme-antica-querciolaia/): Hot spring bath · 7.6 km
- [Azienda agricola San Luciano](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/azienda-agricola-san-luciano/): Winery · 8.5 km
- [Santuario della Madonna della Querce, Lucignano](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/santuario-madonna-della-querce/): Church in Lucignano (della Chiana) · 8.6 km
- [Santissima Annunziata, Lucignano](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/santissima-annunziata/): Church in Lucignano · 9.4 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 Gargonza?

It is a place of interest in Italy. It has articles in 4 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 Gargonza?

March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48.

### How do you get to Gargonza?

The nearest main airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), 137 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.340148%2C11.674314) 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 [Cammino d'Assisi, San Miniato - Assisi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/cammino-d-assisi-san-miniato-assisi/), [Terme Antica Querciolaia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/terme-antica-querciolaia/), [Azienda agricola San Luciano](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/azienda-agricola-san-luciano/). The rest is in [the Italy guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/258992795), licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

