Monterosso Almo

What to see, things to do, what to eat, 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.

What to see in Monterosso Almo

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

Monterosso Almo Tourist Map

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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

Things to do

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, Concerts,... Monterosso Almo

Feast of San Giovanni Battista in Monterosso Almo
16 - 24 Jun 2025

Cherry festival in Monterosso Almo
Jun 2025

Bread Festival in Monterosso Almo
Aug 2025

Great feast of Maria SS Addolorata in Monterosso Almo
Sep 2025

Feast of Mary SS. Little girl in Monterosso Almo
Sep 2025

Living Nativity of Monterosso Almo 2024
Dec 2025

Feast of St. Joseph in Monterosso Almo
Mar 2026

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What to eat in Monterosso Almo

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 and Fun 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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