Elevation
[?]
Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
153
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
20600
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.
36200
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
74
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)
62
/ 14
Climate Description
Mild winters, warm summers, ample sunshine, rare frost, modest rain, snow is rare.
Rosolini
Sicilia
Mediterranean climate, rich cultural heritage, notable culinary scene, limited infrastructure, vehicle essential.
Summary
Rosolini, a charming town in Sicilia, offers an inviting locale for expats and retirees. Nestled 21 kilometers from the coast, it features a Mediterranean climate suited for outdoor pursuits and exploration. Renowned for its rich cultural heritage, Rosolini is home to traditional festivals and a thriving community spirit, where locals embrace a lifestyle steeped in history and unity. The town’s culinary scene is notable, with local delicacies such as arancini and cannoli showcasing Sicilian flavors.
However, potential residents should be mindful of the town’s limited infrastructure; access to amenities can be challenging, with the nearest airport over an hour away. The walkability score is low, making a vehicle essential for mobility. Yet, despite these drawbacks, Rosolini’s blend of cultural richness, affordability, and warm hospitality makes it a compelling choice for those seeking a relaxed life in Sicily.
✅ Pros
– Rich cultural and historical backdrop to explore and enjoy.
– Mild climate ideal for outdoor activities year-round.
– Integration opportunities within a welcoming local community.
– Accessible healthcare services, though with room for improvement.
– Less touristy atmosphere provides a peaceful living experience.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger Italian cities.
– Basic transportation options available for local and regional travel.
– Satisfactory air quality for a healthier lifestyle.
– Local markets and food scene showcasing fresh Sicilian cuisine.
– Potential for community involvement through local events and activities.
❌ Cons
– Healthcare services need significant improvement for optimal care access.
– Limited transportation options can hinder mobility and travel convenience.
– Job opportunities may be scarce, impacting financial stability for expats.
– Internet speeds are slower than in larger cities, affecting connectivity.
– Educational facilities may not meet all expatriate family needs.
– Air quality rating indicates potential for respiratory issues over time.
– Unemployment rate is higher than the national average, concerning stability.
– Economic opportunities may feel limited compared to major urban areas.
– Infrastructure quality might not support all residents’ modern lifestyle demands.
– Local amenities could be basic, requiring travel for certain services.
Rosolini Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
20600
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.
36200
Births Per 100 Deaths
80.0
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.
15900
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.
6568 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
147min(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
170min(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 Rosolini
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
9min(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.
2nd 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
15min(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.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Modica
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
5
Driving Time
20min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Modica comprises mainly regional trains, operated primarily by Trenitalia. The station is serviced by several key rail lines, connecting Modica to significant destinations.
### Rail Lines:
– **Ragusa Line**
– **Siracusa Line**
– **Catania Centrale Line**
– **Noto Line**
– **Pozzallo Line**
### Key Destinations:
– **Ragusa**: Approx. 21 minutes; 9 trains daily.
– **Siracusa**: Approx. 1 hour 38 minutes; 6 trains daily.
– **Catania Centrale**: Approx. 2 hours 57 minutes; 9 trains daily.
– **Noto**: Approx. 1 hour 1 minute; 6 trains daily.
– **Pozzallo**: Approx. 30 minutes; 6 trains daily.
– **Palermo**: Approx. 4 hours 42 minutes; 7 trains daily.
### Train Operators:
– **Trenitalia** (primary operator)
– **Italo**
### Frequency of Departures:
Trains depart frequently throughout the day, with intervals ranging from every 30 minutes to hourly, depending on the destination.
### Train Type:
The services primarily consist of regional trains with no high-speed trains available at this station, focusing on local and regional connectivity.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
75
Bars
14
Cafes
3
Cinemas
2
Dentists
16
Golf Courses
0
Gyms
13
Health Clinics
55
Hiking Trails
10
Historical Sites
125
Libraries
1
Museums
7
Parks
6
Pharmacies
13
Restaurants
136
Shopping Centres
80
Supermarkets
100
Spas
53
Beach
Name
Contrada Tavola Del Re
Driving Distance
22mins
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
Maggiore
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
19 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
15
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.
20
Percentage of Population at Landslide Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate landslide risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
2
Percentage of Population at Flood Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate flood risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
0
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.
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
879
Median
1593
Third Quartile
3172
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 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.
Bottom 20%
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
Rosolini, situated in Italy, offers a climate characterized by mild winters and warm, sun-drenched summers. The town enjoys an abundant amount of sunshine throughout the year, ensuring pleasant weather for both long-term residents and newcomers. Temperatures typically range from cool to comfortably hot, with the cooler months rarely seeing frost and the summer providing ideal conditions for outdoor activities. Precipitation is modest and evenly spread across the year, with a rare occurrence of snowfall briefly dusting the landscape. This balanced climate makes Rosolini an appealing destination for retirees and expats seeking a serene environment with steady, agreeable weather.
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
In Rosolini, Italy, the air quality consistently ranks fairly well, reflecting the small town’s relatively low industrial activity. Particulate matter, notably PM10 and PM2.5, are present but within a range considered either good or moderately fair, suggesting limited exposure to these finer pollutants which can penetrate the respiratory system. With minimal nitrogen and sulfur dioxide levels, the air remains largely free of these common urban contaminants. Ozone levels, slightly elevated but still moderate, indicate occasional peaks typical for urban areas impacted by sunlight and vehicular emissions. Overall, the atmosphere in Rosolini supports a comfortably clean living environment, suitable for those sensitive to air pollution.
In Rosolini, Italy, the air quality consistently ranks fairly well, reflecting the small town’s relatively low industrial activity. Particulate matter, notably PM10 and PM2.5, are present but within a range considered either good or moderately fair, suggesting limited exposure to these finer pollutants which can penetrate the respiratory system. With minimal nitrogen and sulfur dioxide levels, the air remains largely free of these common urban contaminants. Ozone levels, slightly elevated but still moderate, indicate occasional peaks typical for urban areas impacted by sunlight and vehicular emissions. Overall, the atmosphere in Rosolini supports a comfortably clean living environment, suitable for those sensitive to air pollution.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Rosolini is accessible via key road connections, including the A18 highway, linking it to Catania and Siracusa. The nearest train stations offer moderate connectivity, with a score of 6 out of 10, facilitating regional travel. The town is situated within reasonable distance from Catania Fontanarossa airport for international access.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Rosolini, located in Sicily, boasts a vibrant culinary scene that emphasizes traditional Sicilian dishes like Cannoli, Pasta alla Norma, and Arancini. It features a robust selection of dining options, including local seafood restaurants and eateries influenced by various historical cultures. A notable establishment, Donna Patrizia, has been recognized with a Michelin star, reflecting the town’s commitment to quality cuisine. The culinary landscape of Rosolini is enriched by fresh ingredients from the coastal region and the tradition of Granita, appealing to both local and international palates.
Shopping Overview
The area offers diverse shopping options, including supermarkets, boutiques, and larger shopping centres. Supermarkets provide essential goods, while specialty shops and marketplaces enhance local shopping experiences. Nearby cities boast notable shopping malls, including prominent outlet centres and various retail parks, catering to a wide range of consumer needs. This blend of retail environments supports both everyday shopping and leisure activities for residents and visitors alike.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Rosolini, Sicily offers various outdoor pursuits characterized by its diverse landscape. Notable hikes include the Cava dei Servi ring tour, a 4.33-mile easy trail, and the expert-level San Lazzaro and Cava d’Ispica circuit, stretching 23 miles. Additionally, the Catacomba della Larderia loop presents a moderate option at 3.53 miles. Other activities encompass mountain biking and walking. These trails are integral to the scenic routes connecting Rosolini to neighboring spots like the Pineta Santa Maria Focallo, enhancing the area’s appeal for nature enthusiasts.
✅ Pros
– Rich cultural and historical backdrop to explore and enjoy.
– Mild climate ideal for outdoor activities year-round.
– Integration opportunities within a welcoming local community.
– Accessible healthcare services, though with room for improvement.
– Less touristy atmosphere provides a peaceful living experience.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger Italian cities.
– Basic transportation options available for local and regional travel.
– Satisfactory air quality for a healthier lifestyle.
– Local markets and food scene showcasing fresh Sicilian cuisine.
– Potential for community involvement through local events and activities.
❌ Cons
– Healthcare services need significant improvement for optimal care access.
– Limited transportation options can hinder mobility and travel convenience.
– Job opportunities may be scarce, impacting financial stability for expats.
– Internet speeds are slower than in larger cities, affecting connectivity.
– Educational facilities may not meet all expatriate family needs.
– Air quality rating indicates potential for respiratory issues over time.
– Unemployment rate is higher than the national average, concerning stability.
– Economic opportunities may feel limited compared to major urban areas.
– Infrastructure quality might not support all residents’ modern lifestyle demands.
– Local amenities could be basic, requiring travel for certain services.
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