Ragusa district, Sicily, Italy

Places to visit near Acate

Acate is a town in Ragusa district, Sicily, Italy, home to about 7,919 people. Within 50 km by road there are 73 places to visit — 27 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 3 beaches & coast and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Riserva Naturale Orientata Bosco di Santo Pietro (9 km), Riserva Naturale Orientata Sughereta di Niscemi (11 km) and Castello Dei Naselli d'Aragona (16 km).

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Acate at a glance

Location
Ragusa district, Sicily, Italy
Population
about 7,919
Coordinates
37.0232° N, 14.4930° E
Places within 50 km
73 (61 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Acate

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Forts & heritage near Acate

93 forts & heritage within 100 km of Acate. The closest is Castello Dei Principi di Biscari (1 km); the best-known is Castello Dei Naselli d'Aragona (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Acate

53 churches within 100 km of Acate. The closest is Chiesa della Madonna del Carmelo (1 km); the best-known is Chiesa di Santa Maria Delle Stelle (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Acate

21 beaches & coast within 100 km of Acate. The closest is Terme Ellenistiche (30 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Acate

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Acate. The closest is Riserva Naturale Orientata Bosco di Santo Pietro (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Acate

14 museums within 100 km of Acate. The closest is Museo del Carretto Siciliano (12 km); the best-known is Museo Civico di Storia Naturale (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Acate

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Acate. The closest is Monte Raci (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Acate

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 58 km on the road.

  1. Start in Acate
  2. 11 km Riserva Naturale Orientata Sughereta di Niscemi · nature spot, Catania
  3. 6 km Riserva Naturale Orientata Bosco di Santo Pietro · nature spot, Catania
  4. 23 km Castello Dei Naselli d'Aragona · heritage site, Ragusa
  5. 1 km Chiesa di Santa Maria Delle Stelle · church, Ragusa
  6. 1 km Museo Civico di Storia Naturale · museum, Ragusa
  7. 16 km Back to Acate

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Acate by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2793Castello Dei Principi di Biscari (1 km)
    Churches2553Chiesa della Madonna del Carmelo (1 km)
    Beaches & coast321Terme Ellenistiche (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens514Riserva Naturale Orientata Bosco di Santo Pietro (9 km)
    Museums714Museo del Carretto Siciliano (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints26Monte Raci (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Lago Biviere di Lentini (66 km)
    Caves03Grotta Calafarina (81 km)
    Other attractions22Arco dell'Annunziata (23 km)
    Parks12Giardino Ibleo (31 km)
    Buddhist sites02Ex Monastero del Santissimo Salvatore (67 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Sicily (80 km)
    Waterfalls11Oxena Falls (46 km)

    Acate: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Acate?

    Riserva Naturale Orientata Bosco di Santo Pietro (nature spot, about 9 km), Riserva Naturale Orientata Sughereta di Niscemi (nature spot, about 11 km), Castello Dei Naselli d'Aragona (heritage site, about 16 km), Chiesa di Santa Maria Delle Stelle (church, about 16 km), Museo Civico di Storia Naturale (museum, about 16 km), Riserva Pino d'Aleppo (nature spot, about 17 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Acate?

    73 places on Spotwander: 27 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 3 beaches & coast, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Acate?

    Castello Dei Principi di Biscari, about 1 km by road; Scornavacche (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Acate?

    Chiesa della Madonna del Carmelo, about 1 km by road; San Giovanni Bosco (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Acate?

    Terme Ellenistiche, about 30 km by road; Faro di Capo Scaramia (33 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Acate?

    Start in Acate, visit Riserva Naturale Orientata Sughereta di Niscemi, then Riserva Naturale Orientata Bosco di Santo Pietro, then Castello Dei Naselli d'Aragona, then Chiesa di Santa Maria Delle Stelle, then Museo Civico di Storia Naturale, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Acate?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Acate

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