Monterosso Almo

Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Monterosso Almo

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 to see

The fabric urban center develops around splendid squares, ancient churches, narrow alleys, important monuments and suggestive arched passages.

Tourist Map of Monterosso Almo

Things to do

Tour, Experience, Tastings,...

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.

Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show,... Monterosso Almo

Living Nativity of Monterosso Almo
2023 Dec 26 | 2024 Jan 1, 5, 6, 7
Living Nativity of Monterosso Almo
Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows in Monterosso Almo
2024 April
Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows in Monterosso Almo
Cavatieddi Festival in Monterosso Almo
2024 April
Cavatieddi Festival in Monterosso Almo
Feast of San Giovanni Battista in Monterosso Almo
2024 June
Feast of San Giovanni Battista in Monterosso Almo
Bread Festival in Monterosso Almo
2024 August
Bread Festival in Monterosso Almo
Great feast of Maria SS Addolorata in Monterosso Almo
2024 September
Great feast of Maria SS Addolorata in Monterosso Almo
Events in Ragusa area
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What to eat

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.

Interesting Facts

Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Monterosso Almo

Places of Man of the Stars in Monterosso Almo
In the splendid village of Monterosso Almo some scenes of the film Man of the stars were shot.
Places of The sirocco room in Monterosso Almo
In the village of Monterosso Almo some scenes of La stanza dello Scirocco were shot.
Origin of the name Monterosso Almo
The origin of the name of the Borgo Monterosso Almo tells of its history and its geographical location.
Cocuzza family from Monterosso Almo
The Cocuzza family, who built their sumptuous home in Monterosso, was one of the most influential Sicilian families of the late nineteenth century.
The miracle of the head of San Giovanni in Monterosso Almo
In Monterosso Almo, some tales and legends are linked to the cult of San Giovanni Battista.
Places The boss of the bosses in Monterosso Almo
Many scenes of the film Il capo dei capo were shot in the village of Monterosso Almo
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Where to stay

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Nearby Places

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!

Giarratana

Ragusa surroundings

Vizzini

Central Sicily

Chiaramonte Gulfi

Ragusa surroundings

Licodia Eubea

Central Sicily

Buccheri

Siracusa surroundings

Buscemi

Siracusa surroundings