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Montallegro

Sicily, Italy · Europe

About Montallegro

Montallegro is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Cattolica Eraclea, 16km from Scala dei Turchi.

Montallegro is a town located in Sicily, Italy. With a population of 2,327, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Montallegro 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 Montallegro to your route.

About Montallegro

Heraclea Minoa (Ancient Greek: Ἡράκλεια Μινῴα, Hērákleia Minṓia; Italian: Eraclea Minoa) was an ancient Greek city of Magna Graecia situated on the southern coast of Sicily near the mouth of the river Halycus (modern Platani), 25 km west of Agrigentum (Acragas, modern Agrigento). It is located near the modern town of

Read more the same name in the comune Cattolica Eraclea in Italy. Excavations have revealed several parts of the city which are now open to the public. Archaeology has shown that the city was founded in the middle of the 6th century BC as an outpost of the Greek colony of Selinus (modern Selinunte) and was finally abandoned around the beginning of the 1st century AD.

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Montallegro 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 Montallegro located?

Montallegro is located in Sicily, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 37.3912 latitude, 13.3518 longitude.

What is the population of Montallegro?

Montallegro has a population of approximately 2,327 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
2,327
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Sicily
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
37.3912, 13.3518

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 Montallegro

2 notable places within an hour's 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.

16 km · about 30 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.

24 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Montallegro

  • 70 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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Montallegro.

Cattolica Eraclea

🇮🇹 Italy

7 km awayPop. 3,909

Siculiana

🇮🇹 Italy

9 km awayPop. 4,504

Realmonte

🇮🇹 Italy

14 km awayPop. 3,443

Ribera

🇮🇹 Italy

14 km awayPop. 17,664

Giardina Gallotti

🇮🇹 Italy

16 km awayPop. 1,008

Calamonaci

🇮🇹 Italy

16 km awayPop. 1,375

Cianciana

🇮🇹 Italy

16 km awayPop. 3,375

Raffadali

🇮🇹 Italy

16 km awayPop. 11,992

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