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Castronovo di Sicilia

Sicily, Italy · Europe

About Castronovo di Sicilia

Castronovo di Sicilia sits on the route: 10 minutes from Cammarata, 31km from Targa Florio Circuit (Madonie).

Castronovo di Sicilia is a town located in Sicily, Italy. With a population of 2,808, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Castronovo di Sicilia sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Castronovo di Sicilia to your route.

About Castronovo di Sicilia

Lago Fanaco is an artificial lake and reservoir in the Province of Palermo, Sicily, Italy, near the municipality of Castronovo di Sicilia. At an elevation of 680 m, its surface area is 1.38 km2. The lake is 3.5 km long and 1 km wide at its widest point and can accommodate 20.7 million cubic meters at the maximum

Read more flooded height. As a result of a severe drought in Sicily, Lake Fanaco dried up completely on 15 July 2024.

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Castronovo di Sicilia offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Castronovo di Sicilia located?

Castronovo di Sicilia is located in Sicily, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 37.6789 latitude, 13.6035 longitude.

What is the population of Castronovo di Sicilia?

Castronovo di Sicilia has a population of approximately 2,808 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
2,808
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Sicily
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
37.6789, 13.6035

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Castronovo di Sicilia

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Targa Florio Circuit (Madonie)

The public mountain roads near Cerda in Sicily that hosted the world's oldest road race from 1906 to 1977; the old Floriopoli pits still stand and the 72 km Piccolo Circuito remains driveable today.

31 km · about 35 min drive

museum

Targa Florio Museum

Small museum in the Madonie hill town of Collesano honouring the Targa Florio, the world's oldest road race, run on these mountain roads from 1906. Photos, cars and memorabilia of racing legends.

40 km · about 45 min drive

ancient ruins

Valley of the Temples

A magnificent complex of well-preserved ancient Greek temples in Agrigento, Sicily, dating to the 5th century BC.

43 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Scala dei Turchi

A striking white marlstone cliff formation on Sicily's southern coast shaped like a giant natural staircase descending to the sea.

45 km · about 50 min drive

cathedral

Monreale Cathedral

A Norman cathedral above Palermo blazing with golden Byzantine mosaics, among Europe's greatest.

52 km · about 60 min drive

castle

Palazzo dei Normanni (Palatine Chapel)

The oldest royal residence in Europe, housing Palermo's Palatine Chapel with its extraordinary gold-ground Byzantine mosaics.

53 km · about 60 min drive

cathedral

Palermo Cathedral

A stylistic kaleidoscope of Arab-Norman, Gothic and Baroque dominating Sicily's vibrant capital.

53 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Cefalu

A charming Sicilian coastal town dominated by a massive rock promontory and a Norman cathedral with golden Byzantine mosaics.

54 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Castronovo di Sicilia

  • 31 kmTarga Florio Circuit (Madonie)The public mountain roads near Cerda in Sicily that hosted the world's oldest road race from 1906 to 1977; the old Floriopoli pits still stand and the 72 km Piccolo Circuito remains driveable today.

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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