Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
State: RG - Area: Ragusa surroundings
Monterosso Almo is a small village, counted among the most beautiful villages in Italy, nestled in the Iblei Mountains.
The territory on which it stands preserves archaeological traces of considerable interest that tell the long history of this center.
What is the best time to visit Monterosso Almo?
Monterosso Almo can be visited all year round: the welcome and warmth of the Sicilians will amaze you. But for an unforgettable experience, admiring the colors, tasting the flavors and fully experiencing the traditions, it is advisable to plan a visit on the days of one of the festivals that take place in Monterosso Almo during the year.
If you want to know about upcoming festivals and events Click here and you will find a list of the most important ones.
Calaforno Forest Park
Church of San Giovanni Battista in Monterosso Almo
San Giovanni Square in Monterosso Almo
Cocuzza Palace a Monterosso Almo
Civic Museum in Monterosso Almo
Church of Sant'Anna in Monterosso Almo
Church of Sant'Antonio Abate in Monterosso Almo
Mother Church of Monterosso Almo
Canalazzo Forest Park
Casasia Mount in Monterosso Almo
Hypogeum of Calaforno in Monterosso Almo
Monterosso Almo is a place where you can breathe healthy air, a land founded on ancient crafts, agriculture and pastoralism, characteristics confer to Monterosso Almo a unique charm.
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Monterosso Almo
You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.
Monterosso Almo finally offers a superb food and wine experience that offers genuine flavors, the result of ancient peasant traditions, such as cavateddi, cherries, almonds, bread and scacce, mushrooms, sausages and wild boar meat. Bread is the specialty of the village, among the best known is "u scacciuni", bread soaked in oil and flavored with oregano. Another specialty is capuliatu, the sun-dried tomato.Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Monterosso Almo. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Ragusa surroundings
Central Sicily
Ragusa surroundings
Central Sicily
