Portopalo di Capo Passero
Portopalo di Capo Passero is a municipality of the province of Syracuse in the region of Sicily in Italy with 3761 inhabitants ( 31 December 2012).
Location and data
Portopalo di Capo Passero is located 60 km southwest of Syracuse. The inhabitants mainly work in the fishing and tourism.
To the municipality include two uninhabited islands, Isola di Capo Passero with the Capo Passero and Isola delle Correnti. The neighboring community is Pachino.
History
The town has existed since the early 19th century. Until he became independent in 1975, he was a district of Pachino.
Attractions
Church of San Gaetano, built in 1927
Castello Tafuri, built in 1933
Overlooking Castle Tafuri and the Tonnara