Elevation
[?]
Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
140
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
50500
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.
217000
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
80
Region
Sicilia
Walkability
Walker’s Paradise
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.
Medium
Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)
194
/ 101
Climate Description
Temperate climate: warm summers, mild winters, ample sunshine, modest rainfall.
Acireale
Sicilia
Baroque architecture, scenic views, traditional Sicilian cuisine, annual Carnevale, walkable, laid-back lifestyle.
Summary
Acireale, located near Catania, offers expats and retirees a blend of rich culture and historical charm. Known for its striking baroque architecture, the town captivates with stunning views of the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna. Local cuisine showcases traditional Sicilian street food and seafood, perfect for culinary enthusiasts. The annual Carnevale di Acireale is a highlight, featuring extravagant floats and lively celebrations.
The town’s proximity to larger cities allows for exploration of Sicily’s diverse attractions, while its quaint fishing village, Santa Maria La Scala, provides a tranquil escape. However, while the air quality is commendable and the internet connection is robust, some may find healthcare quality a concern, requiring travelers to consider their options. The walkable nature of Acireale enhances convenience, but the overall pace of life may feel slower compared to more urban environments. This serene atmosphere appeals to those seeking a laid-back lifestyle in beautiful surroundings.
✅ Pros
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore and enjoy.
– Mild Mediterranean climate ideal for year-round outdoor activities.
– Access to quality healthcare facilities for residents’ well-being.
– Good air quality for healthier living conditions and environment.
– Well-developed infrastructure for convenient transportation and connectivity.
– Opportunities for integration within a warm, welcoming community.
– Proximity to beautiful coastal areas and stunning natural landscapes.
– Some tourism brings vibrancy and local economic benefits.
– Local culinary delights and traditional Sicilian cuisine to savor.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger Italian cities.
❌ Cons
– Limited job opportunities for expats may lead to frustration.
– Healthcare quality may not meet all expatriate expectations.
– Internet speeds could be slower than in bigger cities.
– Some public services may be less efficient and timely.
– Less cultural diversity compared to larger urban areas.
– Transportation options may be less frequent or convenient.
– Limited educational facilities for families with school-age children.
– Occasional seasonal tourism might disrupt local tranquility.
– Occasional summer heat can be uncomfortable for some.
– Unemployment rate higher than the national average.
Acireale Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
50500
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.
217000
Births Per 100 Deaths
70.0
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.
Some Tourism
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.
4773 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
24min(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
76min(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
108min(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
12min(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
20min(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
21min(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
175
Bars
236
Cafes
64
Cinemas
38
Dentists
57
Golf Courses
0
Gyms
108
Health Clinics
97
Hiking Trails
85
Historical Sites
251
Libraries
6
Museums
47
Parks
69
Pharmacies
72
Restaurants
444
Shopping Centres
149
Supermarkets
276
Spas
204
Beach
Name
S.Tecla Sud
Driving Distance
9mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Etna Sud - Nicolosi
Driving Distance
22mins
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-P. Soccor
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
7 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
69
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)
[?]
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.
48
Percentage of Population at Landslide Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate landslide risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
1
Percentage of Population at Flood Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate flood risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
5
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.
Medium
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
894
Median
1132
Third Quartile
1527
Connectivity & Digital Access
Walkability Description
Walker's Paradise
Education
Avg Schools Ranking (All Criteria)
[?]
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 50%
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
Acireale, located on the east coast of Sicily, Italy, offers a temperate climate that appeals broadly to expats and retirees, particularly those hailing from Magic Towns. The weather here is predominantly mild throughout the year, with warm summers and gentle winters. Minimal snowfall ensures roads and pathways remain mostly clear, even in the coldest months. Sunshine is ample, bathing the town in bright light for the majority of the year, which complements the picturesque landscapes and historic baroque architecture. Rainfall is modest and well-distributed across seasons, ensuring lush, vibrant surroundings without the inconvenience of prolonged wet periods. This balance of climatic features makes Acireale an attractive destination for those seeking a stable, pleasant climate.
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 Acireale, Italy, the air quality generally presents a reassuring profile for those considering relocation. The town shows favorable conditions with regard to particulate matter under 10 micrometers, boasting good categorization. The finer particulates, while slightly elevated, are still classified as fair—posing minimal concern for day-to-day wellness. Additionally, levels of nitrogen and sulfur dioxides are commendably low, both ranked as good and thus underscoring Acireale’s suitability for those with respiratory sensitivities. However, ozone levels are moderate, meriting occasional attention from individuals who are particularly sensitive to this gas. Overall, the air quality in Acireale promotes a healthy living environment.
In Acireale, Italy, the air quality generally presents a reassuring profile for those considering relocation. The town shows favorable conditions with regard to particulate matter under 10 micrometers, boasting good categorization. The finer particulates, while slightly elevated, are still classified as fair—posing minimal concern for day-to-day wellness. Additionally, levels of nitrogen and sulfur dioxides are commendably low, both ranked as good and thus underscoring Acireale’s suitability for those with respiratory sensitivities. However, ozone levels are moderate, meriting occasional attention from individuals who are particularly sensitive to this gas. Overall, the air quality in Acireale promotes a healthy living environment.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Acireale benefits from strong regional connectivity. The nearest airport is Catania Fontanarossa, approximately 24 minutes away, enhancing air travel options. Major road links, including the A18, facilitate access to nearby towns. Train services from nearby stations further enhance the town’s accessibility.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
The culinary scene in Acireale, located in the Sicilian region, boasts a rich tapestry of traditional dishes and a range of dining options from local trattorias to sophisticated eateries. Traditional Sicilian dishes such as ‘arancini’ (fried rice balls), ‘parmigiana’ (eggplant baked with cheese), and ‘caponata’ (eggplant salad) are prevalent. Restaurants also cater to diverse tastes, with international influences evident in pizzerias and eateries offering vegetarian and vegan options. Notably, Acireale is home to Michelin-starred establishments, demonstrating the region’s commitment to culinary excellence.
Shopping Overview
Shopping in the area encompasses a variety of formats, including supermarkets, designer boutiques, and artisan shops. Residents can access large shopping centres featuring numerous retail outlets, while street markets provide opportunities to purchase unique items and local crafts. Categories range from groceries to handmade goods, including ceramics and clothing. Outdoor markets add to the vibrancy, reflecting regional culture and culinary offerings. Overall, the shopping experience caters well to the needs of expatriates and retirees, offering both convenience and local flavour.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Acireale, located in Sicily, offers various outdoor activities and trails catering to expats and retirees. Notable sites include the “Sentiero Chiazzette” in the Timpa di Acireale, a 4.07-mile trail with significant elevation changes, ideal for hiking enthusiasts. “Santa Maria La Scala – Ancient Railway Line Trail” spans 7.76 miles, providing a more extensive trekking experience. The “Acque grandi – Gazzena – Torre di Sant’Anna” is a shorter 3.01-mile route. These areas combine geological interest with outdoor recreation, providing ample opportunities for exploration.
✅ Pros
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore and enjoy.
– Mild Mediterranean climate ideal for year-round outdoor activities.
– Access to quality healthcare facilities for residents’ well-being.
– Good air quality for healthier living conditions and environment.
– Well-developed infrastructure for convenient transportation and connectivity.
– Opportunities for integration within a warm, welcoming community.
– Proximity to beautiful coastal areas and stunning natural landscapes.
– Some tourism brings vibrancy and local economic benefits.
– Local culinary delights and traditional Sicilian cuisine to savor.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger Italian cities.
❌ Cons
– Limited job opportunities for expats may lead to frustration.
– Healthcare quality may not meet all expatriate expectations.
– Internet speeds could be slower than in bigger cities.
– Some public services may be less efficient and timely.
– Less cultural diversity compared to larger urban areas.
– Transportation options may be less frequent or convenient.
– Limited educational facilities for families with school-age children.
– Occasional seasonal tourism might disrupt local tranquility.
– Occasional summer heat can be uncomfortable for some.
– Unemployment rate higher than the national average.
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