Carlentini
This Sicilian hill town in the Province of Syracuse, Carlentini sits on the Colle Meta Grande near the Lago di Lentini and the slopes of the Monti Iblei, and is known alongside Lentini and Francofonte for the production of Arancia Rossa di Sicilia — the prized Sicilian blood orange. The town centre holds a walkable concentration of historic churches and cafés, with UNESCO World Heritage sites in the wider region.
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- Population17,040
- Nearest water from center 0.6 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 15 km9.3 mi
Nearest airports
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Carlentini: quick answers
Where is Carlentini?
Carlentini is in Siracusa, Italy, about 25 km15 miles in a straight line from Catania.
How do you get to Carlentini?
The nearest airport is Catania (CTA), about 33 min away by road. The nearest train station is Lentini, about 10 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Carlentini?
The warmest month is August, averaging 27°C81°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 9°C49°F. The wettest month is October, with about 87 mm3.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Carlentini?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 7 restaurants, 16 cafés and 28 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Carlentini?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Militello in Val di Catania, Comiso and Modica.