Can you see Calais France from the cliffs of Dover?

Answer 1

Although Calais and Dover are about 22 miles apart, according to this site in Calais, one can see Dover's white cliffs on a clear day.

http://www.greatescapes.co.uk/destination/81/France/Calais/0/0/

Answer 2

Only 22 miles. Then, yes, you should be able to see it on a clear day.

Catalina Island is 26 miles away from the Los Angeles area in Southern California, and on a clear day you can see it from Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Rolling Hills, and other places right along the coast there.

Answer 3

It is not very often clear enough to see Calais. It is much more often to see Dover Cliffs from Calais. I transversed the strait several times on ship, and whilst I usually saw Dover, I only saw Calais once. There is usually a lot of sea mist which blocks low angles of sight. Travel brochures often say on a clear day one can see Calais, but then, travel brochures don't dwell on how often clear days occur.

Answer 4

I got a kick out of your last comment there, Bob! True that. Travel brochures definitely don't mention the frequency of clear days when attempting to convice you of how wonderful a place is to visit! :)