Santo Stefano Tower Tower
Medieval defensive tower in Piedmont
How to Get to Santo Stefano Tower#
Drive from Vic on the C-25/C-153 lines toward Vilanova de Sau; the reservoir has several roadside viewpoints with small parking areas. Public buses serve nearby towns but a car makes visiting multiple viewpoints easier.
Tips for Visiting Santo Stefano Tower#
- Arrive before the high season if hoping to see the submerged bell tower at low water levels - timing depends on seasonal rainfall.
- Use the viewpoints along the access road for photographs: the bell tower aligns dramatically with the dam in certain light.
- Combine with a drive through the Guilleries or a stop in the town of Sau for local food.
Best Time to Visit Santo Stefano Tower#
Late summer is best for seeing the submerged church tower; spring offers pleasant hiking and full water levels.
Weather & Climate near Santo Stefano Tower#
Santo Stefano Tower's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (801 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (112 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
