Place to visit
Monte Catalfano, Italy: what it is and when to go
Monte Catalfano is a summit in Italy (Palermo), at 376 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22. 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
- Summit · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Italy
- Elevation
- 376 m
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- CTA Catania, 153 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 38.10594, 13.52717
What it is and where
Monte Catalfano is a summit in Italy (Palermo), at 376 m above sea level. 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 Palermo, where this site lists 108 more places to see, 16 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 38.10594, 13.52717; the nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA, Catania), 153 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 and Mountains 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 Monte Catalfano is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:38
- FebPossible10:35
- MarPossible11:42
- AprBest time13:00
- MayBest time14:04
- JunBest time14:38
- JulPossible14:24
- AugPossible13:29
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:59
- NovPossible9:54
- DecPossible9:22
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22. 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
| Mountains | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Monte Catalfano has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
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
- Capo Zafferano LighthouseLighthouse in Italy1.1 km
- theatre of SoluntumBuilding in Soluntum, Italy1.4 km
- Torre Sant'EliaTower1.4 km
- SoluntumAncient city on the northern coast of Sicily1.5 km
- Sant'AnnaChurch building in Santa Flavia, Italy2.7 km
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 Monte Catalfano?
It is a summit 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 Monte Catalfano?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22.
How do you get to Monte Catalfano?
The nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 153 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 Capo Zafferano Lighthouse, theatre of Soluntum, Torre Sant'Elia. The rest is in the Italy guide.
Keep reading
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- 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.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Monte Catalfano on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.