Pozzallo

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Pozzallo
Comune di Pozzallo
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Pozzallo
Pozzallo (Sicily)
Coordinates: 36°44′N14°51′E / 36.733°N 14.850°E / 36.733; 14.850
Country Italy
Region Sicily
Province Ragusa (RG)
Government
  MayorRoberto Ammatuna (PD)
Area
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  Total
15.38 km2 (5.94 sq mi)
Elevation
20 m (70 ft)
Population
 (30 November 2017) [2]
  Total
19,495
  Density1,300/km2 (3,300/sq mi)
Demonym Pozzallesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
97016
Dialing code 0932
Patron saint St. John the Baptist
Saint dayJune 24
Website Official website

Pozzallo (Sicilian : Puzzaddu) is a town and comune in the province of Ragusa, Sicily, southern Italy.

Pozzallo is a major summer destination for tourists: as of July 2025, two beaches in the city hold a Blue Flag award, presented by the FEE and given to beaches which meet strict criteria dealing with water quality, environmental education and information, environmental management, and safety and other services. Very few beaches retain this award in Sicily, including the two located in Pozzallo. [3]

It is also a major port, with daily routes between Sicily and Malta (about 90 minutes on high speed ferry) for passengers on a catamaran service.

The main monument of the city is Torre Cabrera, a 15th century watchtower built by Bernat Juan de Cabrera, son of Bernat II de Cabrera.

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)
  3. Blue Flag sites