Elevation
[?]
Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
57
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
21800
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.
25100
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
74
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.
Relatively Low
Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)
67
/ 19
Climate Description
Mild winters, warm summers, rare snow, modest rainfall, and lots of sunshine.
Pachino
Sicilia
Southeastern Sicilian town known for high-quality tomatoes, beaches, and limited healthcare services.
Summary
Pachino, located in the southeastern corner of Sicily, offers a charming blend of traditional Sicilian culture and vibrant local industries. Famous for its high-quality tomatoes, particularly the Pachino tomato, the town supports a thriving agricultural sector. Key attractions include the picturesque Marzamemi fishing village, which boasts delightful restaurants and picturesque views, and the stunning beaches of Spiaggia Calafarina and Morghella, known for their excellent water quality. The town is also close to the Vendicari Nature Reserve, ideal for walking tours.
However, living in Pachino presents some challenges. The necessity of a car for getting around may pose issues for some expats, and while the area offers a peaceful environment, it lacks extensive healthcare services with average quality ratings. Nevertheless, Pachino’s warm climate and friendly atmosphere can appeal to expatriates seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle in Italy.
✅ Pros
– Pleasant Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters.
– Rich cultural heritage with historical sites to explore.
– Opportunities for community integration and local engagement.
– Affordable cost of living compared to other Italian cities.
– Access to fresh, local produce and seafood.
– Less touristy, offering a tranquil living environment.
– Basic healthcare services available, with ongoing improvements.
– Moderate air quality, suitable for outdoor activities.
– Developing infrastructure supporting local commuting needs.
– Close-knit community fostering friendly relationships among residents.
❌ Cons
– Limited healthcare quality may require travel for serious issues.
– Public transportation options are scarce and can be unreliable.
– Employment opportunities are limited, especially for non-locals.
– Internet speeds are decent, but not up to urban standards.
– Educational facilities may lack resources and advanced programs.
– Economic development is slow, affecting future growth prospects.
– Seasonal weather extremes can be challenging for some residents.
– Language barrier can hinder integration for non-Italian speakers.
– Limited entertainment options may lead to occasional boredom.
– Local bureaucracy can be cumbersome and frustrating to navigate.
Pachino Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
21800
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.
25100
Births Per 100 Deaths
60.0
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.
13900
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.
7484 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
71min(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
146min(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
169min(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 Ispica
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
21min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Ispica offers regional connections primarily on the Trenitalia network. The key rail lines that stop here connect Ispica to various destinations in Sicily.
**Key Destinations Connected by Direct Trains:**
– Siracusa
– Pozzallo
– Noto
– Ragusa
– Catania
– Rosolini
**Train Operators:**
– Trenitalia (regional services, with no high-speed options available).
**Frequency of Departures:**
– Generally, there are about 6 trains per day to destinations like Siracusa, Pozzallo, Noto, and Ragusa, with additional services to Catania (approximately 9 trains per day). Most of these routes operate with trains starting around 5:45 and the last trains leaving around 21:36.
**Type of Services:**
– The services available are regional only, with no high-speed trains departing from this station.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Rosolini
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
23min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Rosolini provides connections primarily through Trenitalia. The key destinations served include Siracusa, Catania, Ragusa, Catania Centrale, Noto, and Vittoria. Direct trains are available to these locations with the following details:
– **Rail lines that stop here**: Trenitalia regional services are the predominant lines stopping at Rosolini.
– **Key destinations connected by direct trains**:
– **Siracusa**: Approximately 51 minutes, 8 trains per day.
– **Catania**: Approximately 2 hours 4 minutes, 9 trains per day.
– **Ragusa**: Approximately 1 hour 12 minutes, 6 trains per day.
– **Catania Centrale**: Approximately 2 hours 4 minutes, 9 trains per day.
– **Noto**: Approximately 13 minutes, 8 trains per day.
– **Vittoria**: Approximately 1 hour 56 minutes, 5 trains per day.
– **Train operators**: Trenitalia is the sole operator providing services at this station.
– **Frequency of departures**: The frequency of departures varies by destination, typically ranging from 5 to 9 services per day.
– **Train types**: The services provided are regional only, with no high-speed trains available at this station.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Noto
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
25min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Noto provides essential connections in the region. The station is primarily served by Trenitalia, which operates regional train services.
– **Rail Lines**: The main line serving Stazione di Noto connects to Siracusa and extends towards Catania and Ragusa.
– **Key Destinations**: Direct trains from Noto connect to:
– **Siracusa**: approximately 35 minutes (8 trains per day)
– **Catania Centrale**: approximately 1 hour 48 minutes (9 trains per day)
– **Taormina-Giardini**: approximately 2 hours 27 minutes (9 trains per day)
– **Ragusa**: approximately 1 hour 27 minutes (6 trains per day)
– **Fontane Bianche**: approximately 19 minutes (8 trains per day)
– **Modica**: approximately 1 hour 4 minutes (6 trains per day)
– **Train Operators**: The main operator at this station is Trenitalia, focusing on regional services.
– **Frequency of Departures**: Trains to key destinations typically run between 6 and 9 times a day, with frequencies varying depending on the route. For instance, trains to Siracusa run every few hours, while those to Catania have a more frequent schedule.
– **Types of Services**: Stazione di Noto serves primarily regional trains, with no high-speed services operating from this station.
Overall, Stazione di Noto is a vital hub for regional travel within Sicily, linking passengers to a variety of key destinations.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
3
Bars
47
Cafes
25
Cinemas
0
Dentists
13
Golf Courses
0
Gyms
9
Health Clinics
5
Hiking Trails
19
Historical Sites
82
Libraries
1
Museums
19
Parks
2
Pharmacies
6
Restaurants
5
Shopping Centres
55
Supermarkets
47
Spas
0
Beach
Name
Concerie-Fondo Barche
Driving Distance
6mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Etna Sud - Nicolosi
Driving Distance
99mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
43
Nearest Hospital Name
Trigona
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
28 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
1
Local Public Healthcare Provider
ASP SIRACUSA
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of Sicily, the local healthcare system presents a mixed performance in several key measures. Hospital service efficiency and heart attack readmission rates lag behind national averages. However, urgent orthopaedic cases and swift post-operative recoveries show remarkable proficiency, suggesting operational strengths in these domains. The execution of breast cancer surgeries with less invasive methods is below the national mean. In contrast, emergency cardiac interventions for severe heart attacks are notably slower. Prospective residents should evaluate these factors when considering their healthcare options in the 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.
22
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.
18
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.
99.213
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.
Relatively 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
1878
Median
2580
Third Quartile
3173
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 30%
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
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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
Pachino, a coastal gem in Italy, boasts a climate that combines mild winters with warm, sun-drenched summers. In this region, rainfall is modest and primarily confined to specific periods of the year, ensuring that Pachino enjoys considerable stretches of clear skies. The town experiences very rare snowfall events, preserving its welcoming charm throughout the year. Temperatures are consistently pleasant, typically hovering in a comfortable range that allows for outdoor activities year-round. This makes Pachino an ideal locale for retirees and expats seeking a serene setting bathed in sunshine.
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.
74
Air Quality Description
Pachino, Italy, offers an air quality that is predominantly commendable, ensuring a conducive environment for both expats and retirees considering this idyllic locale. The town’s atmospheric conditions reflect well-managed particulate matter levels, with substances such as nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide kept significantly low, illustrating efficient local environmental policies and practices. Ozone levels in Pachino warrant moderate attention but generally align with acceptable standards. Collectively, these elements contribute to an air profile that supports a healthy living scenario, reinforcing Pachino’s allure among those seeking a tranquil retirement or a serene expatriate life.
Pachino, Italy, offers an air quality that is predominantly commendable, ensuring a conducive environment for both expats and retirees considering this idyllic locale. The town’s atmospheric conditions reflect well-managed particulate matter levels, with substances such as nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide kept significantly low, illustrating efficient local environmental policies and practices. Ozone levels in Pachino warrant moderate attention but generally align with acceptable standards. Collectively, these elements contribute to an air profile that supports a healthy living scenario, reinforcing Pachino’s allure among those seeking a tranquil retirement or a serene expatriate life.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Pachino, located in southeastern Sicily, is accessible via the SS115 highway, which connects it to nearby towns and cities. The town is nearest to two train stations, offering moderate connectivity with scores of 6 out of 10. The nearest airport is Catania Fontanarossa.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
The culinary scene in Pachino, Sicily is characterized by a rich tradition of local dishes, heavily influenced by the region’s agricultural bounty and coastal proximity. Signature items include ‘Pasta con le sarde’, ‘caponata’, and ‘Pasta alla Norma’. Besides traditional fare, the town offers a varied dining landscape that caters to international tastes, featuring Mediterranean and Italian influences. Notably, while Pachino itself does not currently boast any Michelin-starred restaurants, it is situated near areas with acclaimed establishments, enhancing its gastronomic appeal. The local dining scene combines a commitment to fresh, regional ingredients with a blend of innovation and respect for culinary heritage.
Shopping Overview
In the region, shopping comprises a variety of options catering to diverse needs. Supermarkets offer essential groceries and daily goods, while specialty shops provide local products, including artisanal foods and crafts. Additionally, informal markets sell fresh produce, reflecting the area’s agricultural heritage. Small boutiques showcase fashion and unique items. The area is also home to larger shopping centres, featuring a mix of retail, dining, and entertainment facilities, appealing to both locals and visitors.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Pachino, Sicilia offers a variety of outdoor activities, ideal for exploring its natural landscapes and coastal charm. Notable hiking routes include the Marzamemi loop from Tre Colli, taking 1 hour 21 minutes over 3.35 miles, and the Cala Silenzio – Spiaggia Cittadella loop from Marzamemi, spanning 4.24 miles in approximately 1 hour 46 minutes. Other outdoor pursuits comprise boat tours, scuba and snorkeling adventures, and eco biking tours. Visitors can also indulge in beaches and pool clubs, horseback riding and stand-up paddleboarding, alongside fishing charters and nature tours, enhancing the experience of Pachino’s natural environment.
✅ Pros
– Pleasant Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters.
– Rich cultural heritage with historical sites to explore.
– Opportunities for community integration and local engagement.
– Affordable cost of living compared to other Italian cities.
– Access to fresh, local produce and seafood.
– Less touristy, offering a tranquil living environment.
– Basic healthcare services available, with ongoing improvements.
– Moderate air quality, suitable for outdoor activities.
– Developing infrastructure supporting local commuting needs.
– Close-knit community fostering friendly relationships among residents.
❌ Cons
– Limited healthcare quality may require travel for serious issues.
– Public transportation options are scarce and can be unreliable.
– Employment opportunities are limited, especially for non-locals.
– Internet speeds are decent, but not up to urban standards.
– Educational facilities may lack resources and advanced programs.
– Economic development is slow, affecting future growth prospects.
– Seasonal weather extremes can be challenging for some residents.
– Language barrier can hinder integration for non-Italian speakers.
– Limited entertainment options may lead to occasional boredom.
– Local bureaucracy can be cumbersome and frustrating to navigate.
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