Elevation
[?]
Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
308
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
18100
Real Population (5km)
[?]
Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.
223300
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
80
Region
Sicilia
Walkability
Very Walkable
Housing availability
[?]
Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.
Low
Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)
143
/ 78
Climate Description
Mediterranean climate: mild winters, warm summers, moderate rain, ample sunlight year-round.
Aci Sant’Antonio
Sicilia
Blends cultural heritage with modern living; notable for traditional cart museum and local cuisine.
Summary
Aci Sant’Antonio in Sicily, nestled near the base of Mount Etna, offers a blend of cultural heritage and modern living that appeals to expats and retirees alike. This quaint town is renowned for its unique Museo del Carretto Siciliano, showcasing the artistry of traditional Sicilian carts and reflecting the region’s rich history. Visitors can explore historic churches such as Parrocchia Sant’Antonio Abate and Parrocchia Santa Maria La Stella, which contribute to the local cultural tapestry. The town also hosts vibrant food markets and culinary experiences, allowing newcomers to immerse themselves in Sicilian cuisine.
While Aci Sant’Antonio enjoys a mild climate and is conveniently located just a short drive from Catania Airport and the coast, it faces challenges, including a need for more diverse local industries as the region adapts to contemporary economic demands. Nonetheless, the combination of natural beauty and community charm makes it an enticing option for those considering a new life in Italy.
✅ Pros
– Mild climate with warm summers and mild winters.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage throughout the town.
– Access to quality healthcare services for residents.
– Strong sense of community and integration opportunities.
– Good transportation links to nearby cities and attractions.
– Low tourist presence offers a serene living environment.
– Reasonable infrastructure supporting daily life and amenities.
– Clean air with a relatively high air quality rating.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger cities.
– Opportunities for exploring local traditions and cuisines.
❌ Cons
– Limited job opportunities may hinder financial stability for expats.
– Healthcare quality could be better; some services may take time.
– Internet speeds can be unreliable outside urban centers.
– Occasional language barriers may complicate daily interactions.
– Limited educational facilities may not suit families with children.
– Weather can be too hot for those sensitive to heat.
– Local amenities might not cater to diverse expat preferences.
– Lack of nightlife options for those seeking vibrant social life.
– Public transport may not always be punctual or frequent.
– The surrounding area may feel isolated for adventurous explorers.
Aci Sant'Antonio Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
18100
Real Population (5km band)
[?]
Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.
223300
Births Per 100 Deaths
120.0
Population Data Source
ISTAT,2023
Estimated Unemployment Rate
Touristy Index
[?]
Calculation of tourist density index for the city, comparing its total tourist number to the overall average tourist number of the region
relative to its own population.The index indicates how a location’s tourist density compares to the average, with values above
100 representing higher-than-average density and values below 100 representing lower-than-average density.
Not Touristic
Income per capita (2023)
[?]
This is an estimation of average income per resident for this town, based on 2023 data from the Italian Ministry of Finance.
19100
Income rank in Italy (2023)
[?]
This is a ranking of the town's average income per resident, against the full list of townships in Italy.
4800 out of 7901
Infrastructure and Connectivity
Closest Airport
Name
Catania Fontanarossa (Catania)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
22min(s)
Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) is situated in Sicily, Italy, and serves as a significant air travel hub in the Mediterranean. This airport facilitates connections to numerous European cities such as Rome, Munich, Amsterdam, and London, with key routes including Catania to Rome, one of Italy’s busiest. Notably, it accommodates low-cost carriers like Ryanair and Wizz Air, making it accessible for budget travellers and providing direct flights to leisure destinations. Recent terminal expansions enhance passenger experience, although the airport experienced a temporary disruption in July 2023 due to a fire in the terminal.
2nd Closest Airport
Name
Tito Minniti (Reggio Calabria)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
75min(s)
Reggio Calabria Airport, also known as Tito Minniti (IATA: REG), is located in the southern part of Calabria, Italy, approximately 7 km from Reggio Calabria city centre. As one of the busiest airports in Calabria, it offers regular flights within Italy to destinations like Milan Linate and Rome Fiumicino, and international seasonal services to Tirana. Known for serving as an access point for the Strait of Messina region, the airport connects travellers primarily through ITA Airways and Ryanair, catering to both domestic and select European routes.
3rd Closest Airport
Name
Lamezia Terme (Lamezia)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
5
Driving Time
107min(s)
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) is located in Calabria, southern Italy, approximately 9 km south of the city of Lamezia Terme. It overlooks the Tyrrhenian Sea and is especially busy during the summer months, accommodating over 2.6 million passengers in 2022. The airport is a hub for low-cost airlines such as Ryanair, EasyJet, and WizzAir, offering connections to major Italian cities like Rome and Milan, as well as seasonal flights to destinations like Toronto, Vienna, and Cologne. Notably, the airport does not emphasize any particular hub designation but offers significant connectivity for both domestic and international flights, making it a convenient option for travellers seeking both leisure and business routes.
Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Acireale
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
14min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Acireale includes the following:
– **Rail Lines**: The station primarily serves the Trenitalia regional lines, including connections to Catania and Messina.
– **Key Destinations**: Direct trains connect Acireale with major destinations such as Catania, Messina, and Palermo.
– **Train Operators**: Trenitalia is the primary operator, with some high-speed services provided by Italo.
– **Frequency of Departures**: Trains depart approximately every 30 to 60 minutes during peak hours, while frequency may be lower during off-peak times.
– **Types of Trains**: The station services a mix of regional trains and high-speed trains, offering both local and rapid transport options.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Cannizzaro
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
15min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Cannizzaro includes the following features:
– **Rail Lines**: The station is located on the Messina-Siracusa line.
– **Key Destinations**: Direct trains connect Cannizzaro to major destinations like Siracusa and Catania.
– **Train Operators**: The primary operator serving this station is Trenitalia.
– **Frequency of Departures**: Trains typically run every 30 minutes to hourly, depending on the time of day.
– **Train Types**: The station accommodates regional trains and also participates in the metropolitan train service of Catania, though it does not handle high-speed trains.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Giarre-Riposto
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
8
Driving Time
20min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Giarre-Riposto offers a variety of connections and services. The main rail lines that stop here include those operated by Trenitalia, which provide access to various key destinations. Direct trains connect Giarre-Riposto to Catania Centrale (approximately 19 minutes), Taormina-Giardini (13 minutes), Siracusa (1 hour 36 minutes), Messina Centrale (50 minutes), and Palermo Centrale (4 hours 13 minutes).
Frequency of departures is generally high, with around 34 trains to Catania daily, 32 to Taormina-Giardini, 25 to Messina, and about 13 trains to Siracusa. Most services run from early morning (first train at about 5:30) until late at night (last train around 23:28).
The station primarily features regional train services, with no high-speed trains operating directly from Giarre-Riposto. Overall, it serves as an important regional hub with frequent connections to major Sicilian cities.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
236
Bars
286
Cafes
72
Cinemas
53
Dentists
123
Golf Courses
0
Gyms
164
Health Clinics
119
Hiking Trails
113
Historical Sites
261
Libraries
11
Museums
97
Parks
103
Pharmacies
109
Restaurants
595
Shopping Centres
233
Supermarkets
376
Spas
280
Beach
Name
Capo Mulini - Fine Baia
Driving Distance
14mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Etna Sud - Nicolosi
Driving Distance
14mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
67
Nearest Hospital Name
S. Marta e S. Venera
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
4 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
113
Local Public Healthcare Provider
ASP CATANIA
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of Sicily, the health services exhibit a mixed performance. While overall quality is above average nationwide, local hospital care is notably suboptimal. Emergency treatment for severe conditions varies, with heart attack and heart failure readmissions being low but swift STEMI intervention being moderately effective. Orthopaedic emergency care is handled adequately, and postoperative stays are generally brief. However, the response to specific cardiac emergencies is limited. Surgical approaches to breast cancer incorporate some advanced techniques but remain less than optimal. Potential residents should carefully evaluate these aspects against their healthcare needs when considering relocation to this region.
Safety
Seismic Zone (risk of earthquakes)
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Official seismic zones classify areas based on earthquake risk.
Moderate Earthquake Risk
Road Accidents Rate per 10k Inhabitants
[?]
Calculation of road accidents per 10,000 people based on the number of deaths and injuries registered in roads for year 2022 for the city.
32
Percentage of Population at Landslide Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate landslide risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
0
Percentage of Population at Flood Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate flood risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
2
Car Insurance Price Index
[?]
The car insurance price index is a measure of how a city's average car insurance premium compares to the national average,
expressed as a percentage. A value of 100 indicates that the city's premium is equal to the national average.
Values above 100 show higher premiums, while values below 100 show lower premiums.
105.288
Housing & Property Market
Housing availability
[?]
Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.
Low
Property Prices per m²
[?]
Calculation of property sale prices per square meter for apartments, houses in the city.
Median (50th Percentile): The midpoint price, where half the values are above and half below.
First Quartile (25th Percentile): The price below which 25% of properties fall.
Third Quartile (75th Percentile): The price below which 75% of properties fall.
First Quartile
Median
Third Quartile
Connectivity & Digital Access
Walkability Description
Very Walkable
Education
Avg Schools Ranking (All Criteria)
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This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking at all the indicators provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year. Note that figures are only provided by the ministry at the school catchment area level, and therefore several schools may be grouped together.
Top 50%
Avg Schools Ranking (Standardised Tests)
[?]
This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking the students' results in national standardised tests. The data is provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year.
Top 40%
Counts of School
Climate & Weather
Precipitation
[?]
Based on daily climate data for precipitation from OPEN-METEO this parameter indicates how a city's annual precipitation compares to others
in terms of percentage, with values ranging from 0 (lowest) to 1 (highest). For example, a percentile rank of 0.75 means the city's
total precipitation is higher than 75% of other cities.
Very Low (Bottom 10%)
Sunshine
Exceptional (Top 10%)
Snowfall
Very Low (Bottom 10%)
Climate Description
Aci Sant'Antonio enjoys a Mediterranean climate characterized by ample sunlight throughout the year, which promotes an outdoor lifestyle ideal for retirees and expats. The pleasant demeanor of the region is punctuated by mild winters where snowfall is a rare occurrence, perfect for those unaccustomed to harsh winter conditions. Summers are warm but not excessively hot, allowing for comfortable exploration and enjoyment of local festivities. The area receives moderate rainfall, maintaining a balance that keeps the landscape lush without the discomfort of prolonged wet seasons. Overall, Aci Sant'Antonio offers a climate that supports both leisure and outdoor activities year-round.
Annual Temperature Chart (Min)
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Annual Temperature Chart (Max)
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Sunny Days By Month
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Environmental & Air Quality
Classifications
PM10
[?]
PM10 levels indicate Good air quality at 0–20 µg/m³, Fair at 20–40 µg/m³, Moderate at 40–50 µg/m³, Poor at 50–100 µg/m³, Very Poor at 100–150 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 150–1200 µg/m³.
Good
PM2.5
[?]
PM2.5 is Good if PM2.5 levels are between 0–10 µg/m³, Fair between 10–20 µg/m³, Moderate between 20–25 µg/m³, Poor between 25–50 µg/m³, Very Poor between 50–75 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor between 75–800 µg/m³.
Fair
NO2
[?]
NO₂ levels are considered Good at 0–40 µg/m³, Fair at 40–90 µg/m³, Moderate at 90–120 µg/m³, Poor at 120–230 µg/m³, Very Poor at 230–340 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 340–1000 µg/m³.
Good
SO2
[?]
SO₂ levels indicate Good air quality at 0–100 µg/m³, Fair at 100–200 µg/m³, Moderate at 200–350 µg/m³, Poor at 350–500 µg/m³, Very Poor at 500–750 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 750–1250 µg/m³.
Good
O₃
[?]
For O₃, the air is Good at 0–50 µg/m³, Fair at 50–100 µg/m³, Moderate at 100–130 µg/m³, Poor at 130–240 µg/m³, Very Poor at 240–380 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 380–800 µg/m³.
Fair
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
80
Air Quality Description
In Aci Sant’Antonio, Italy, the air quality typically presents a refreshing blend of clarity and cleanliness which is appealing to many, especially those considering a new place to reside. The particulate matter levels, including PM10 and PM2.5, mostly fall within acceptable ranges, classed as ‘Good’ and ‘Fair’ respectively. Such conditions indicate a reasonably low risk of particulate pollution influencing daily life. Additionally, nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide measurements are commendably low, categorized reliably as ‘Good’, further testifying to the town’s clean air environment. However, ozone levels merit more attention with a classification of ‘Fair’, suggesting periodic variability in air purity.
In Aci Sant’Antonio, Italy, the air quality typically presents a refreshing blend of clarity and cleanliness which is appealing to many, especially those considering a new place to reside. The particulate matter levels, including PM10 and PM2.5, mostly fall within acceptable ranges, classed as ‘Good’ and ‘Fair’ respectively. Such conditions indicate a reasonably low risk of particulate pollution influencing daily life. Additionally, nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide measurements are commendably low, categorized reliably as ‘Good’, further testifying to the town’s clean air environment. However, ozone levels merit more attention with a classification of ‘Fair’, suggesting periodic variability in air purity.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Aci Sant’Antonio benefits from proximity to Catania Fontanarossa Airport, which facilitates air travel connections. The town is accessible via key roadways, enhancing local and regional connectivity. Nearby train stations provide further transport options, contributing positively to its infrastructure rating and overall accessibility.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Aci Sant’Antonio, located in Sicily, showcases a vibrant culinary scene characterized by traditional Sicilian dishes such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, and arancini. The local cuisine is rich and diverse, offering unique specialties that are typically found in the region. The dining options in the town range from casual eateries serving authentic home-cooked meals to more formal establishments. While there is a mix of local and international influences in the dining landscape, it is the traditional Sicilian fare that dominates. As of now, there are no Michelin-starred restaurants located directly in Aci Sant’Antonio, emphasizing a more regional dining experience. Overall, the culinary offerings reflect the flavors of Sicily, providing both locals and visitors a taste of the island’s heritage.
Shopping Overview
The shopping landscape offers various options, including large shopping centres, local supermarkets, and specialty stores. Significant retail venues include multiple shopping malls featuring a diverse range of goods, from fashion to electronics. In addition, there are local supermarkets catering to everyday grocery needs. The area is also home to small boutiques and artisan shops, enhancing the shopping experience with unique offerings. This mix ensures a comprehensive shopping environment for residents and visitors alike.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Aci Sant’Antonio offers several opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. Notable hiking trails include the “Hiking loop from Adrano,” an intermediate route of 1.63 miles, and the easier “La Timpa di Acireale loop,” spanning 2.55 miles. These trails accommodate different skill levels, providing both beginner-friendly and more challenging hikes with scenic views. The region also features mountain biking paths, like the well-regarded routes around Santa Tecla and Acireale. These outdoor activities allow for exploration of the local landscape, providing retirees and expats with various recreational options.
✅ Pros
– Mild climate with warm summers and mild winters.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage throughout the town.
– Access to quality healthcare services for residents.
– Strong sense of community and integration opportunities.
– Good transportation links to nearby cities and attractions.
– Low tourist presence offers a serene living environment.
– Reasonable infrastructure supporting daily life and amenities.
– Clean air with a relatively high air quality rating.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger cities.
– Opportunities for exploring local traditions and cuisines.
❌ Cons
– Limited job opportunities may hinder financial stability for expats.
– Healthcare quality could be better; some services may take time.
– Internet speeds can be unreliable outside urban centers.
– Occasional language barriers may complicate daily interactions.
– Limited educational facilities may not suit families with children.
– Weather can be too hot for those sensitive to heat.
– Local amenities might not cater to diverse expat preferences.
– Lack of nightlife options for those seeking vibrant social life.
– Public transport may not always be punctual or frequent.
– The surrounding area may feel isolated for adventurous explorers.
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