ancient ruins
Valley of the Temples
A magnificent complex of well-preserved ancient Greek temples in Agrigento, Sicily, dating to the 5th century BC.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Palma di Montechiaro
Sicily, Italy · Europe
About Palma di Montechiaro
Palma di Montechiaro is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Camastra, 28km from Scala dei Turchi.
Palma di Montechiaro is in Sicily, Italy, with about 23,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Camastra, about 7 km away.
Palma di Montechiaro (Sicilian: Parma di Muntichiaru) is a town and comune in the province of Agrigento, Sicily, southern Italy. Many Greek archaeological findings of Magna Graecia have been found near the town.
Formerly known as Palma, in 1863, Montechiaro was added to the name, in honour of the Chiaramonte familyRead more
whose stronghold is close to the town.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Palma di Montechiaro?
Within an hour or so of Palma di Montechiaro: Valley of the Temples (19 km), Scala dei Turchi (28 km), Villa Romana del Casale (54 km), Autodromo di Pergusa (60 km).
Are there any good drives near Palma di Montechiaro?
The nearest famous roads are Targa Florio Circuit (Madonie).
Where is Palma di Montechiaro?
Palma di Montechiaro is in Sicily, Italy, about 7 km from Camastra.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 22,654
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Sicily
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 37.1907, 13.7660
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Italy
ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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Worth the detour from Palma di Montechiaro
4 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.
28 km · about 30 min drive
ancient ruins
Villa Romana del Casale
A luxurious Roman villa near Piazza Armerina with the world's richest collection of ancient mosaics.
54 km · about 60 min drive
racetrack
Autodromo di Pergusa
Sicily's fastest circuit, a near-5 km ring wrapped around Lake Pergusa in the island's mythic heart. Once hosted non-championship F1 races won by the likes of Brabham and Fittipaldi.
60 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Palma di Montechiaro
- 80 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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