Approaching from the Mediterranean, the first thing coming into view is the imposing 15th-century Torre Cabrera, a watchtower erected by Bernat Juan de Cabrera. This historic fortification anchors a coastal town of 18,929 residents that operates the most significant port in the Ragusa province.
The maritime focus extends beyond trade. High-speed catamarans depart daily from the docks, crossing the sea to Malta in roughly 90 minutes. For those staying on land, the wide sandy shores are the main draw: two local beaches earn the strict Blue Flag certification for water quality and safety, a relative rarity in Sicily.
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Next up: Saint John the Baptist and the varchiata, Thursday 24 June
Nearest airport: Catania Fontanarossa, 84 km away
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📅 Every year, on 24 June; the Madonna del Rosario on 7 October
On 24 June in Pozzallo the image of Saint John the Baptist goes aboard a flower-decked fishing boat and takes to the sea in procession, followed by a cortege of boats.
Saffron rice, ragù with peas and caciocavallo inside a golden cone-shaped crust: in Catania it is masculine and pointed, and the quarrel with Palermo over the name is serious.
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Outside Pozzallo, but an easy day trip away.
