Place to visit
Torre della tonnara di Cofano, Italy: what it is and when to go
Torre della tonnara di Cofano is a tower in Custonaci, Italy (Erice). Interests: History and Architecture. The best time to visit is March 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
- Tower in Custonaci, Italy · History, Architecture
- Where
- Italy
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- CTA Catania, 222 km as the crow flies
- Website
- riservamontecofano.com
- Coordinates
- 38.1116, 12.68003
What it is and where
Torre della tonnara di Cofano is a tower in Custonaci, Italy (Erice). 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 Erice, where this site lists 18 more places to see, 11 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 38.1116, 12.68003; the nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA, Catania), 222 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 History and Architecture 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 Torre della tonnara di Cofano is March to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:38
- FebPossible10:35
- MarBest time11:42
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| History | March to June and September to October | November to February and July to August |
| Architecture | March to June and September to October | November to February and July to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Torre della tonnara di Cofano 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 Monte CofanoProtected area in Italy (EUAP1138)861 m
- Scurati CavesCave2.2 km
- Bay of MácariBay3.1 km
- Santuario di Maria Santissima di CustonaciTemples3.7 km
- Gulf of BonagiaBay6.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Italy guide.
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Every Italy place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Torre della tonnara di Cofano?
It is a tower in Custonaci, 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 Torre della tonnara di Cofano?
March 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 Torre della tonnara di Cofano?
The nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 222 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 Monte Cofano, Scurati Caves, Bay of Mácari. The rest is in the Italy guide.
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