Elevation
[?]
Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
80
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
26500
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.
74200
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)
Climate Description
Mediterranean climate: mild winters, warm summers, moderate rain, and abundant sunshine.
Giarre
Sicilia
Historical town in Sicily with culture, neoclassical architecture, and proximity to Mount Etna.
Summary
Giarre, located in Sicily between Catania and Taormina, offers a unique blend of culture and scenic beauty suitable for expats and retirees. This historical town, with origins as a Greek settlement, features notable attractions like the 18th-century Duomo, the Santa Maria della Strada church, and elegant neoclassical palaces. Giarre’s proximity to Mount Etna provides opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, while the nearby beaches enhance its appeal.
Local culinary specialties include traditional pastries and unique dishes like arancini, reflecting the vibrant Sicilian cuisine. However, while Giarre boasts a high walkability score and pleasant air quality, digital connectivity may pose challenges, as internet speeds can be lacking. Overall, Giarre’s charming atmosphere, rich history, and community spirit make it an intriguing choice for those looking to retire in Sicily, despite some modern conveniences being less robust.
✅ Pros
– Mild Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore and enjoy.
– Ample opportunities for community integration and local friendships.
– Quality healthcare services available for residents and expats.
– Less touristy atmosphere, offering a more authentic experience.
– Reasonable transportation options for exploring nearby areas.
– Satisfactory air quality for a healthier living environment.
– Access to local markets for fresh, regional produce.
– Scenic views of Mount Etna and beautiful coastal landscapes.
– Close-knit community fostering a welcoming environment for newcomers.
❌ Cons
– Limited job opportunities compared to larger cities in Sicily.
– Internet connectivity can be frustratingly slow and unreliable.
– Public transportation options may not always be frequent or convenient.
– Healthcare services, while good, may have limited specializations.
– Infrastructure improvements needed for an aging town experience.
– Giarre can feel isolated from major urban centers.
– Cultural activities might not cater to diverse international tastes.
– Summers can be hot, leading to uncomfortable heat waves.
– Limited shopping and dining options compared to bigger towns.
– Language barriers may hinder integration for non-Italian speakers.
Giarre Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
26500
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.
74200
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.
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.
19400
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.
4550 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
27min(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
71min(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
104min(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 Giarre-Riposto
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
8
Driving Time
7min(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.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Giarre
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
7min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Giarre includes connections via Trenitalia and is primarily regional. Key rail lines that stop here connect to major destinations such as Catania and Messina. Direct trains to Catania Centrale operate hourly, taking about 34 minutes. Although there are no high-speed trains, regional services are frequent, typically every 30 minutes to hourly. The station has three platforms and is equipped with accessibility features for passengers with reduced mobility.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Fiumefreddo di Sicilia
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
16min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Fiumefreddo di Sicilia includes several key features:
– **Rail lines**: The station is served by Trenitalia and Italo.
– **Key destinations connected by direct trains**: Passengers can travel directly to Taormina-Giardini, Catania Centrale, Siracusa, Messina Centrale, and Alcantara.
– **Frequency of departures**: Trains to key destinations such as Catania run approximately 16 times per day, while services to Messina offer 27 connections per day.
– **Train type**: Predominantly, the station serves regional trains, though Italo provides options for higher-speed services as well.
Overall, it provides a good mix of regional and some high-speed connections, catering to various travel needs.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
48
Bars
124
Cafes
80
Cinemas
25
Dentists
53
Golf Courses
0
Gyms
34
Health Clinics
45
Hiking Trails
25
Historical Sites
243
Libraries
5
Museums
32
Parks
14
Pharmacies
14
Restaurants
159
Shopping Centres
25
Supermarkets
95
Spas
87
Beach
Name
Vallone Babbo
Driving Distance
9mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Etna Nord - Piano Provenzana (Linguaglossa)
Driving Distance
24mins
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. G.Nni e S. Isidoro-P. Socco
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
2 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
12
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.
65
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.
6
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
549
Median
744
Third Quartile
868
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.
Average (41st-50th percentile)
Sunshine
Exceptional (Top 10%)
Snowfall
Low (11th-20th percentile)
Climate Description
Giarre, located on the east coast of Sicily, enjoys a Mediterranean climate marked by mild winters and warm, sun-drenched summers. With its suitable year-round temperatures, this town experiences light snowfall only occasionally, creating a picturesque but brief winter landscape that tends to melt swiftly. Precipitation is moderate throughout the year, maintaining lush surroundings without excessive rainfall. A notable feature for residents here is the considerable amount of sunshine Giarre receives, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities and vitamin D absorption. This climatic balance makes Giarre an attractive destination for expats and retirees seeking both tranquility and a temperate environment.
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
Giarre, a town nestled on the eastern coast of Sicily, Italy, offers an air quality that is generally conducive to both short stays and long-term residence. The particles typically measured, such as PM10 and PM2.5, fall within the ‘Good’ and ‘Fair’ classifications respectively, indicating a relatively low presence of these airborne pollutants. Nitrogen and sulphur dioxide levels are notably minimal, enhancing the cleanliness of the air. However, ozone levels, though still acceptable, skew towards moderately higher readings occasionally. Overall, Giarre presents a breathable atmosphere that will likely align with the health standards of retirees and expatriates seeking a new home.
Giarre, a town nestled on the eastern coast of Sicily, Italy, offers an air quality that is generally conducive to both short stays and long-term residence. The particles typically measured, such as PM10 and PM2.5, fall within the ‘Good’ and ‘Fair’ classifications respectively, indicating a relatively low presence of these airborne pollutants. Nitrogen and sulphur dioxide levels are notably minimal, enhancing the cleanliness of the air. However, ozone levels, though still acceptable, skew towards moderately higher readings occasionally. Overall, Giarre presents a breathable atmosphere that will likely align with the health standards of retirees and expatriates seeking a new home.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Giarre is well-connected, situated near the A18 motorway, providing access to Catania and Taormina. The town is served by two nearby train stations, with robust connectivity scores. The nearest airport, Catania Fontanarossa, enhances travel options, placing Giarre within reach of regional and international destinations.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Giarre, located in the heart of Sicily, boasts a vibrant culinary scene reflective of traditional Sicilian cuisine while offering a mix of international influences. The local gastronomy prominently features seafood due to its coastal proximity, highlighting dishes like spaghetti con le sarde (spaghetti with sardines), busiate alla Trapanese (handmade pasta with a tomato and almond sauce), and the renowned pasta alla Norma (pasta with eggplant and ricotta). Additionally, local desserts such as cassata and cannoli are must-tries for visitors. The town’s dining landscape includes a variety of restaurants ranging from casual eateries to more upscale dining options, merging classic Sicilian flavors with contemporary culinary techniques. Giarre is also home to the Michelin-starred restaurant Casu Osteria Contemporanea, exemplifying the region’s commitment to high-quality dining experiences.
Shopping Overview
The area offers a diverse shopping landscape, featuring several multi-level shopping centres and retail complexes. Options include dedicated shopping malls, such as a Mega Shop and Centro Sicilia, catering to various retail needs under one roof. In addition to large supermarkets, smaller boutiques and local shops enhance the shopping experience by offering specialty goods. The presence of local markets provides opportunities for fresh produce and traditional products, appealing to both expatriates and retirees seeking a mix of convenience and local flavour.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Giarre, located in Sicily, offers a range of outdoor activities for those seeking green spaces and trails. Radicepura is a notable botanical garden showcasing Mediterranean and subtropical flora. Parco Giardino Di S.giovanni Montebello and Parco Giardino di Macchia provide ample walking paths for leisurely strolls and exploration. For hiking enthusiasts, the area around Giarre offers diverse trails, as highlighted by platforms such as Komoot and Wikiloc, featuring routes that explore the region’s natural beauty. These areas cater to various outdoor pursuits, making Giarre a suitable destination for nature enthusiasts.
✅ Pros
– Mild Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore and enjoy.
– Ample opportunities for community integration and local friendships.
– Quality healthcare services available for residents and expats.
– Less touristy atmosphere, offering a more authentic experience.
– Reasonable transportation options for exploring nearby areas.
– Satisfactory air quality for a healthier living environment.
– Access to local markets for fresh, regional produce.
– Scenic views of Mount Etna and beautiful coastal landscapes.
– Close-knit community fostering a welcoming environment for newcomers.
❌ Cons
– Limited job opportunities compared to larger cities in Sicily.
– Internet connectivity can be frustratingly slow and unreliable.
– Public transportation options may not always be frequent or convenient.
– Healthcare services, while good, may have limited specializations.
– Infrastructure improvements needed for an aging town experience.
– Giarre can feel isolated from major urban centers.
– Cultural activities might not cater to diverse international tastes.
– Summers can be hot, leading to uncomfortable heat waves.
– Limited shopping and dining options compared to bigger towns.
– Language barriers may hinder integration for non-Italian speakers.
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