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Grotte della Gurfa, Italy: what it is and when to go

Grotte della Gurfa is an archaeological site in Italy. Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to June, September to October. In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24. 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.

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In a nutshell

What it is
Archaeological site · History
Where
Italy
Best time
March to June, September to October.
Nearest airport
CTA Catania, 120 km as the crow flies
Coordinates
37.74879, 13.75408

What it is and where

Grotte della Gurfa is an archaeological site 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.

Its coordinates are 37.74879, 13.75408; the nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA, Catania), 120 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.

Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)

It is one of the 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 Grotte della Gurfa is March to June, September to October.

  1. JanPossible9:40
  2. FebPossible10:36
  3. MarBest time11:43
  4. AprBest time12:59
  5. MayBest time14:02
  6. JunBest time14:36
  7. JulPossible14:22
  8. AugPossible13:28
  9. SepBest time12:14
  10. OctBest time11:00
  11. NovPossible9:55
  12. DecPossible9:24

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24. 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.

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

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Italy guide.

More in Italy: History

Every Italy place under History, each with its season, is on its page.

Frequently asked questions

What is Grotte della Gurfa?

It is an archaeological site 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 Grotte della Gurfa?

March to June, September to October. In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24.

How do you get to Grotte della Gurfa?

The nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 120 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 Monte Roccelto, Via Normanna -Tappa 5, Area archeologica del Colle Madore. The rest is in the Italy guide.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Grotte della Gurfa on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.