Place to visit
Riserva naturale integrale Lago Sfondato, Italy: what it is and when to go
Riserva naturale integrale Lago Sfondato is a protected area in Italy (EUAP1135) (San Cataldo). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 25. 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
- Protected area in Italy (EUAP1135) · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- Italy
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- CTA Catania, 100 km as the crow flies
- Website
- legambienteriserve.it
- Run by
- Legambiente
- Coordinates
- 37.58223, 13.9475
What it is and where
Riserva naturale integrale Lago Sfondato is a protected area in Italy (EUAP1135) (San Cataldo). 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 San Cataldo, where this site lists 11 more places to see, 11 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 37.58223, 13.9475; the nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA, Catania), 100 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)
- Run by
- Legambiente
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife 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 Riserva naturale integrale Lago Sfondato is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:41
- FebPossible10:36
- MarPossible11:43
- AprBest time12:59
- MayBest time14:01
- JunBest time14:35
- JulPossible14:21
- AugPossible13:27
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time11:00
- NovPossible9:56
- DecPossible9:25
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 25. 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 |
| Wildlife | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Riserva naturale integrale Lago Sfondato 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
- Riserva naturale orientata geologica di Contrada ScaleriProtected area9.9 km
- Polizzello archaeological siteArchaeological site in Mussomeli, Italy11 km
- Chiesa Sant'Antonio AbateChurch building in San Cataldo, Italy11 km
- VassallaggiArchaeological site in San Cataldo, Italy12 km
- Monte San GiulianoMountain in Caltanissetta, Sicily, Italy13 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 Riserva naturale integrale Lago Sfondato?
It is a protected area in Italy (EUAP1135). 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 Riserva naturale integrale Lago Sfondato?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 25.
How do you get to Riserva naturale integrale Lago Sfondato?
The nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 100 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 Riserva naturale orientata geologica di Contrada Scaleri, Polizzello archaeological site, Chiesa Sant'Antonio Abate. The rest is in the Italy guide.
Keep reading
- San Cataldo11 places to see in and around San Cataldo, Italy: Caltanissetta Cathedral, Sabucina, Vassallaggi. Best time: March to June and September to October.
- 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.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Riserva naturale integrale Lago Sfondato on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.