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Things to see in Mottola (Italy): 17 places and when to go
Mottola is a town in Italy, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly Temples (5), History (4), Nature (4). The best known are Castle of Massafra, Parco naturale regionale Terra delle Gravine and Monte Sant'Elia. The best time to come is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Italy · 40.6065, 17.0154
- Places
- 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (5) · History (4) · Nature (4) · Hiking (4) · Mountains (3) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to February and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- NAP Napoli, 232 km as the crow flies
What to see in Mottola
The places in and around Mottola, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Castle of MassafraCastle in Massafra, Italy8.4 km
- Parco naturale regionale Terra delle GravineProtected area in Italy (EUAP0894)7.1 km
- Monte Sant'EliaMountain in Italy9.7 km
- Cappella dell'AnnunziataChurch building in Mottola, Italy3.6 km
- Chiesa dell'Immacolata (il convento)Church building in Mottola, Italy3.7 km
- Chiesa Rupestre di San NicolaChurch building in Mottola, Italy6 m
- Former Cathedral of Our Lady of the AssumptionChurch building in Mottola, Italy3.7 km
- Monte OrsettiMountain in Italy10.0 km
- Monte Santa TrinitàSummit13 km
- Gravina PetruscioArchaeological site in Mottola, Italy4.2 km
- Cammino Materano - Via Ellenica - Terra delle GravineHiking4.8 km
- Cattedrale San Nicola di CastellanetaChurch in Italy6.8 km
- Statua di Rodolfo ValentinoMonument in Italy7.0 km
- Museo Rodolfo ValentinoMuseum7.0 km
- Via Ellenica - Terra delle Gravine (Tappa 3)Hiking5.8 km
- Via Ellenica - Terra delle Gravine (Tappa 4)Hiking2.8 km
- Via Ellenica - Terra delle Gravine (Tappa 5)Hiking12 km
When to go to Mottola
The best time to visit Mottola is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:24
- FebPossible10:27
- MarBest time11:41
- AprBest time13:05
- MayBest time14:16
- JunBest time14:53
- JulPossible14:38
- AugPossible13:37
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:53
- NovPossible9:42
- DecPossible9:06
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06. In April, 17 of the 17 places are at their best.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Mottola
The nearest main airport is Naples International Airport (NAP, Napoli), 232 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Italy, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Mottola?
The best known: Castle of Massafra, Parco naturale regionale Terra delle Gravine, Monte Sant'Elia, Cappella dell'Annunziata, Chiesa dell'Immacolata (il convento). In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Mottola?
March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06.
How do you get to Mottola?
The nearest main airport is Naples International Airport (NAP), 232 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Mottola as the destination and these 17 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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