Alcatraz, United States

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Rank : 7.3 (average on 6 votes)

Coordinates : 37.827108, -122.422993 (Open in Google Maps)

Subjects : The island of Alcatraz is practically a legend ... those who have not heard of it? Caracere maximum security, much discussed and infamous around the world. It is located on an island in the middle of San Francisco Bay.

Recommended equipment : Each type of optical depending on the type of picture which is to be realized. Wide-angle to medium telephoto for landscapes and reportage and canvas for nature photography (island known for its very large colony of gannets and other seabirds.) Very recommended a good tripod for photos inside the prison, and for those chose the recommended night tour, sunsets in the San Francisco skyline. Not to exclude the use of an external flash and optical light if not available, apply tripod.

Best months : The climate of Alcatraz is unpredictable and can change suddenly. Cold foggy morning can give way in the afternoon sun, which in turn may vary rapidly in impetuous wind storms. The most pleasant weather usually occurs during the months of April, May and June, and then again in September and October. Summer brings some of the best weather and heavy fog on the island, which surprises many visitors to San Francisco. Alcatraz temperatures rarely rise above 24 ° C and below 3 ° C. It does not snow almost never on the island, but the winters are wet and always cold. Afternoon winds are common in every season. The rain often occurs during the winter and early spring. Greater part of the Alcatraz tour along the roads outside without shelter from the rain, so dress for possible rain. (Rain gear is available for purchase at Hornblower Alcatraz Landing and in the libraries of the island.)

How to get there : By sea by booking a guided tour to be booked at least one month in advance, especially if you want to visit the island in the evening and with more confidence. The official website is http://www.alcatrazcruises.com/. Organization of the tour impeccable from every point of view.

Visits : Early Bird Tour from 9:10, AM Day Tour from 10:00 to 12:00 every 30 minutes from 12:35 PM Day Tour to 15:45 every 35 minutes; Night Tour from 18:45 to 21 (without solution continuity and undoubtedly the best tour ever), The cost of the cruise and more visit the prison island for an adult ranges from 28 to 35 for the Night Tour, audio guide included (major languages ??including Italian), with very very well. The tour includes accommodation on the island by rangers who will accompany you to the entrance of the prison telling you, in English, all attempts to escape the most famous. We recommend booking well in advance on the site http://www.alcatrazcruises.com/

Notes : ISLAND MAP

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Sunrise: 06:06, Sunset: 20:05

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