Place to visit
Punta Catirina, Italy: what it is and when to go
Punta Catirina is a mountain in Italy (Lùvula/Lula), at 1,127 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 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07. It has articles in 2 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.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain in Italy · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Italy
- Elevation
- 1,127 m
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- FCO Rome, 271 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 40.48083, 9.53262
What it is and where
Punta Catirina is a mountain in Italy (Lùvula/Lula), at 1,127 m above sea level. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Lùvula/Lula, where this site lists 7 more places to see, 4.0 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 40.48083, 9.53262; the nearest main airport is Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO, Rome), 271 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 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 Punta Catirina is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:25
- FebPossible10:27
- MarPossible11:41
- AprBest time13:05
- MayBest time14:15
- JunBest time14:53
- JulPossible14:37
- AugPossible13:37
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:54
- NovPossible9:42
- DecPossible9:07
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07. 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: Punta Catirina 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
- Museo Arte Contemporanea LulaMuseum4.0 km
- Nuraghe Litu ErtichesArchaeological site4.7 km
- Janna 'e PrunaArchaeological site9.8 km
- Monte SenesMountain in Italy10 km
- Giants' grave of S'Ena'e ThomesArchaeological site in Dorgali, Italy11 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 Punta Catirina?
It is a mountain in Italy. It has articles in 2 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 Punta Catirina?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07.
How do you get to Punta Catirina?
The nearest main airport is Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO), 271 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 Arte Contemporanea Lula, Nuraghe Litu Ertiches, Janna 'e Pruna. The rest is in the Italy guide.
Keep reading
- Lùvula/Lula7 places to see in and around Lùvula/Lula, Italy: Giants' grave of S'Ena'e Thomes, Fonte sacra Su Tempiesu, Monte Senes. Best time: March to June and September to Octob
- Nature5161 places for nature in Italy, from Mount Vesuvius to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to June and September to October. Each with its own season by altitu
- 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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