Place to visit
Elephant Rock, Italy: what it is and when to go
Elephant Rock is a boulder in Castelsardo (Roccia dell'Elefante) in Italy. Interests: Nature and History. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05. 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
- Boulder in Castelsardo · Nature, History
- Local name
- Roccia dell'Elefante
- Where
- Italy · Strada Statale 134 di Castelsardo, 07031, Castelsardo
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- FCO Rome, 310 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- 24/7
- Coordinates
- 40.88964, 8.74624
What it is and where
Elephant Rock is a boulder in Castelsardo (Roccia dell'Elefante) in Italy.
It is in Castelsardo, where this site lists 16 more places to see, 6 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 40.88964, 8.74624; the nearest main airport is Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO, Rome), 310 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 History 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 Elephant Rock is March to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:22
- FebPossible10:26
- MarBest time11:40
- AprBest time13:06
- MayBest time14:17
- JunBest time14:55
- JulPossible14:40
- AugPossible13:38
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:53
- NovPossible9:40
- DecPossible9:05
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05. 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 |
| History | March to June and September to October | November to February and July to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Elephant Rock 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
- nuraghe PaddaggiuArchaeological site846 m
- Nostra Signora di TerguChurch building in Tergu, Italy3.0 km
- Castelsardo CathedralBuilding in Castelsardo, Italy4.2 km
- Torre di FrigianoTower in Castelsardo, Italy4.5 km
- Cammino di Santu Jacu del Nord - Tappa 5Hiking5.1 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 Elephant Rock?
It is a boulder in Castelsardo (Roccia dell'Elefante in the local language) in Italy.
When is the best time to visit Elephant Rock?
March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 05.
How do you get to Elephant Rock?
The nearest main airport is Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO), 310 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 nuraghe Paddaggiu, Nostra Signora di Tergu, Castelsardo Cathedral. The rest is in the Italy guide.
Keep reading
- Castelsardo16 places to see in and around Castelsardo, Italy: Castelsardo Cathedral, Pozzo sacro di Predio Canopoli, Nostra Signora di Tergu. Best time: March to June and Septembe
- 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 Elephant Rock on Wikipedia). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.