Country Italy Comune Vittoria Demonym(s) Scoglittesi Province Province of Ragusa | Region Sicily Elevation 20 m (70 ft) Time zone CET (UTC+1) Population 4,175 (2011) | |
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Scoglitti (Sicilian: Scugghitti) is a southern Italian fishing village and hamlet (frazione) of Vittoria, a municipality in the Province of Ragusa, Sicily. In 2011 it had a population of 4,175.
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Map of 97019 Scoglitti, Province of Ragusa, Italy
History
Scoglitti found a niche in history after being selected by the Allies as the site for an amphibious invasion of Sicily made by the US 45th Infantry Division during World War II.
When the invasion went ahead on July 10, 1943, rough seas disorganized the attacking boat waves, and the soft sand proved an impediment to movement. Fortunately for the attackers, the location was poorly defended and the Allies were able to consolidate their position in a day or two and move further inland.
Geography
Scoglitti is a seaside village by the Mediterranean Coast. It is 14 km from Vittoria and Santa Croce Camerina, 20 from Marina di Ragusa, 22 from Comiso, 30 from Gela and 30 from Ragusa.
Economy
In addition to its fishing industry, the village derives a substantial part of its income from tourism.
Events
The village hosts a daily fishing auction, and annual events such as the Festival of St Francesco, and the procession of the Virgine dif Portosalvo.