Place to visit
Gessi di Gessopalena, Italy: what it is and when to go
Gessi di Gessopalena is a protected area in Italy (Villa Santa Maria). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57. 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 · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- Italy
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- NAP Napoli, 130 km as the crow flies
- Website
- natura2000.eea.europa.eu
- Run by
- Regione Abruzzo
- Coordinates
- 42.05772, 14.25183
What it is and where
Gessi di Gessopalena is a protected area in Italy (Villa Santa Maria). 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 Villa Santa Maria, where this site lists 19 more places to see, 15 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 42.05772, 14.25183; the nearest main airport is Naples International Airport (NAP, Napoli), 130 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
- Regione Abruzzo
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 Gessi di Gessopalena is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:16
- FebPossible10:22
- MarPossible11:40
- AprBest time13:09
- MayBest time14:23
- JunBest time15:03
- JulPossible14:47
- AugPossible13:42
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:50
- NovPossible9:34
- DecPossible8:57
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57. 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: Gessi di Gessopalena 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
- Il Cammino d'Abruzzo: Tappa 31Hiking1.8 km
- Castello di RoccascalegnaCastle in Roccascalegna (CH), Italy4.4 km
- JuvanumArchaeological site6.7 km
- Il Cammino d'Abruzzo: Tappa 30Hiking7.0 km
- Sito d'Importanza Comunitaria ''Gole di Pennadomo e Torricella Peligna''Protected area7.6 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 Gessi di Gessopalena?
It is a protected area in 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 Gessi di Gessopalena?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 57.
How do you get to Gessi di Gessopalena?
The nearest main airport is Naples International Airport (NAP), 130 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 Il Cammino d'Abruzzo: Tappa 31, Castello di Roccascalegna, Juvanum. The rest is in the Italy guide.
Keep reading
- Villa Santa Maria19 places to see in and around Villa Santa Maria, Italy: Castello di Roccascalegna, Juvanum, Castle of Carpineto Sinello. Best time: March to June and September to Octo
- 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. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.