Elevation
[?]
Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
521
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
12400
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.
52500
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
86
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)
83
/ 39
Climate Description
Mild year-round weather, gentle winters, warm summers, ample sunshine.
Grammichele
Sicilia
Distinctive hexagonal piazza, rich history, reasonable cost of living, strong community, outdoor activities available.
Summary
Grammichele, nestled in the heart of Sicily, offers expats a unique blend of history and culture. This town, known for its distinctive hexagonal piazza designed by Carlo Maria Carafa in response to a devastating earthquake, features attractions like the Chiesa Madre and the Palazzo Comunale. The local lifestyle benefits from a reasonable cost of living and a strong community feel, making it inviting for retirees. Expats can enjoy outdoor activities in the nearby parks and engage with Sicilian traditions through cooking classes and wine tours. While the nearest beach is a drive away, the clean air and pleasant climate are significant upsides. However, some may find healthcare services slightly limited compared to urban centers. With a Walk Score indicating good walkability, Grammichele presents both opportunities and challenges in adapting to a quieter Sicilian lifestyle.
✅ Pros
– Pleasant Mediterranean climate year-round for outdoor activities.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore and enjoy.
– Opportunities for community integration and local engagement available.
– Healthcare quality is adequate, ensuring basic medical services.
– Good air quality contributing to a healthier living environment.
– Limited tourist presence fosters a peaceful, authentic atmosphere.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger Italian cities.
– Local cuisine and traditions provide a unique cultural experience.
– Basic infrastructure supports daily needs and local transportation.
– Strong sense of community and friendly locals enhance life quality.
❌ Cons
– Limited healthcare options may require travel for specialized services.
– Public transportation can be infrequent and unreliable at times.
– Economic opportunities may be less than in larger cities.
– Internet speeds could be slower than expected for remote work.
– Limited shopping choices may require longer trips for essentials.
– Local amenities might not cater to all lifestyle preferences.
– Unemployment rate is higher than the national average.
– Educational facilities may not meet all expectations for families.
– Local climate can lead to very hot summer days.
– Limited nightlife options may not suit younger expats well.
Grammichele Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
12400
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.
52500
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.
14400
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.
7313 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
57min(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
131min(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
Falcone Borsellino (Palermo)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
9
Driving Time
139min(s)
Falcone Borsellino Airport (PMO) is located in Cinisi, about 35 km northwest of Palermo, the capital of Sicily, Italy. It is the second largest airport on the island, handling over 8 million passengers annually. The airport primarily serves destinations across Europe and offers seasonal flights to New York City. Notable airlines include Aeroitalia, Ryanair, and Volotea, indicating a strong focus on budget-friendly travel options.
Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Grammichele
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
3
Driving Time
8min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Grammichele offers a limited regional connectivity with the following details:
– **Rail Lines**: The station is served by Trenitalia and connects mainly to regional lines.
– **Key Destinations**: Direct train services are available to key destinations, including Caltagirone (approximately 16 minutes), Siracusa (around 3 hours 22 minutes), Catania (about 1 hour 32 minutes), Catania Centrale, Palermo (approximately 7 hours 20 minutes), and Vittoria (approximately 3 hours 1 minute).
– **Train Operators**: The primary operator for train services from Grammichele is Trenitalia.
– **Frequency of Departures**: Trains operate a limited schedule with typically 2 trains per day to Caltagirone, Siracusa, Catania, and Vittoria. There’s a higher frequency to Palermo with about 5 trains per day.
– **Mixed Services**: The services predominantly consist of regional trains, with no high-speed train services available at this station.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Caltagirone
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
5
Driving Time
12min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Caltagirone includes the following key details:
– **Rail Lines**: Trains primarily serve regional routes, connecting Caltagirone to major cities in Sicily.
– **Key Destinations**: Direct trains connect Caltagirone with Catania, Palermo, Gela, Ragusa, and Siracusa.
– **Train Operators**: The main operators at this station include Trenitalia and Italo.
– **Frequency of Departures**: Train departures vary by route:
– Catania: 2 trains per day
– Palermo: 6 trains per day
– Gela: 3 trains per day
– Ragusa: 5 trains per day
– Siracusa: 3 trains per day
– **High-Speed Services**: The station mainly offers regional trains, with no high-speed services.
This structure indicates a focus on regional connectivity rather than high-speed transit options, accommodating a steady flow of daily departures to key Sicilian destinations.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Vizzini-Licodia
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
4
Driving Time
18min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Vizzini-Licodia includes several regional train lines operated primarily by Trenitalia, with Italo also providing service. The key destinations connected by direct trains are:
– **Catania Centrale** (approx. 1h 17m travel time, 2 services per day)
– **Palermo** (approx. 7h 5m, 5 services per day)
– **Caltagirone** (approx. 31m, 2 services per day)
– **Scordia** (approx. 36m, 2 services per day)
– **Naples** (approx. 9h 50m, 3 services per day)
The frequency of departures varies, with some routes operating as frequently as every few hours. There are no high-speed trains servicing this station; it primarily accommodates regional trains only.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
71
Bars
30
Cafes
17
Cinemas
0
Dentists
6
Golf Courses
0
Gyms
2
Health Clinics
17
Hiking Trails
1
Historical Sites
53
Libraries
0
Museums
1
Parks
4
Pharmacies
6
Restaurants
23
Shopping Centres
1
Supermarkets
59
Spas
20
Beach
Name
Lido Conchiglia
Driving Distance
50mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Etna Sud - Nicolosi
Driving Distance
75mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
67
Nearest Hospital Name
Gravina
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
13 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
0
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.
8
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.
1
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
369
Median
524
Third Quartile
624
Connectivity & Digital Access
Walkability Description
Very Walkable
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.
Bottom 40%
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.
Bottom 30%
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
Grammichele, Italy offers a climate highly conducive to those seeking year-long temperate weather. Nestled in the region, the town experiences a mild annual average temperature that supports outdoor activities throughout most of the year. Despite rare snowfall, winters remain gentle, only occasionally dipping into cooler temperatures, crafting ideal conditions for expats and retirees. Summertime in Grammichele is characterized by its warm but rarely oppressive heat, making it a refreshing escape from harsher climates. For those considering relocation or investment, the ample sunshine ensures a delightful ambiance, promoting an attractive lifestyle under the Mediterranean sun.
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.
86
Air Quality Description
In the Sicilian town of Grammichele, residents enjoy relatively clean air, conducive to a healthy outdoor lifestyle. The atmosphere is typically clear of significant pollutants, with particulate matter and gaseous contaminants maintained within acceptable levels. The presence of nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide is notably low, reflecting minimal industrial activity and steady traffic conditions. However, residents and visitors should be prudent during certain times of the year when ozone levels can rise modestly, impacting the overall air purity. This balance offers a generally pleasant environment for walking, cycling, or enjoying the numerous outdoor cafés.
In the Sicilian town of Grammichele, residents enjoy relatively clean air, conducive to a healthy outdoor lifestyle. The atmosphere is typically clear of significant pollutants, with particulate matter and gaseous contaminants maintained within acceptable levels. The presence of nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide is notably low, reflecting minimal industrial activity and steady traffic conditions. However, residents and visitors should be prudent during certain times of the year when ozone levels can rise modestly, impacting the overall air purity. This balance offers a generally pleasant environment for walking, cycling, or enjoying the numerous outdoor cafés.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Grammichele is accessible via the SS417 and other local roads, providing connections to major cities in Sicily. The nearest airport is Catania Fontanarossa, while train connectivity is limited, with two nearby stations reflecting moderate service levels. Infrastructure ratings indicate room for improvement in transport services.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Grammichele, nestled in Sicily, showcases a culinary scene grounded in tradition and regional flavors. Traditional dishes include renowned Sicilian specialties such as arancini (stuffed rice balls), caponata (an eggplant dish), and pasta alla Norma (pasta with eggplant and tomato sauce). The town’s dining options reflect a mix of local trattorias and restaurants offering both authentic Sicilian cuisine and international influences, particularly Mediterranean. While Grammichele is rich in local flavors, no Michelin-starred restaurants are currently listed in the area, positioning it as a destination with hearty local fare rather than fine dining establishments. In summary, the gastronomy of Grammichele represents a blend of traditional Sicilian food culture with a few touches of international diversity, focusing on comfort and authenticity rather than avant-garde culinary techniques.
Shopping Overview
The shopping landscape includes essential supermarkets providing a range of local and international goods, alongside convenience stores catering to daily needs. Local markets offer fresh produce and regional specialities, fostering a community atmosphere. For those seeking variety, boutiques present unique clothing and artisanal products, while larger shopping centres in nearby areas feature a mix of retail outlets and dining options, accommodating various tastes and preferences.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Grammichele, located in Sicily, offers a variety of outdoor activities and hiking trails suitable for retirees and expats. “Parco archeologico Occhiolá” provides a moderate hike with archaeological interests, spanning 0.62 miles and an elevation gain of 157 feet. The Via Fabaria trail extends over 16.63 miles with an elevation gain of 2,336 feet, connecting to Militello. Additionally, the AGRIGENTO-SIRACUSA trail from Grammichele to Licodia Eubea covers 9.85 miles with a 1,184-foot elevation climb. These hikes present options for exploration and outdoor recreation in the region.
✅ Pros
– Pleasant Mediterranean climate year-round for outdoor activities.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore and enjoy.
– Opportunities for community integration and local engagement available.
– Healthcare quality is adequate, ensuring basic medical services.
– Good air quality contributing to a healthier living environment.
– Limited tourist presence fosters a peaceful, authentic atmosphere.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger Italian cities.
– Local cuisine and traditions provide a unique cultural experience.
– Basic infrastructure supports daily needs and local transportation.
– Strong sense of community and friendly locals enhance life quality.
❌ Cons
– Limited healthcare options may require travel for specialized services.
– Public transportation can be infrequent and unreliable at times.
– Economic opportunities may be less than in larger cities.
– Internet speeds could be slower than expected for remote work.
– Limited shopping choices may require longer trips for essentials.
– Local amenities might not cater to all lifestyle preferences.
– Unemployment rate is higher than the national average.
– Educational facilities may not meet all expectations for families.
– Local climate can lead to very hot summer days.
– Limited nightlife options may not suit younger expats well.
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