Donnalucata
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Donnalucata (Sicilian: Ronnalucata) is a southern Italian fishing village and hamlet (frazione) of Scicli, a municipality in the Province of Ragusa, Sicily. In 2011 it had a population of 3,172.[1]
History
The area has been inhabited since Greek and
Phoenician
times. during the Roman era it was called Cymbe.
Etymology
Donnalucata stems from the
Muslim prayers.[3]
Geography
The village is located by the Mediterranean Coast, between Playa Grande (3 km west), Cava d'Aliga (8 km east) and Scicli (9 km south). It is 11 km from Marina di Ragusa, 12 from Sampieri, 18 from Modica, 30 from Ragusa and 139 from Catania.[4]
Economy
The village has a small fishing port and sandy beaches on either side of the harbour. The local economy is based on fishing, intensive agriculture in greenhouses and during the summer season, tourism.
References
- ^ a b (in Italian) Donnalucata on italia.indettaglio.it
- ISBN 9788877432971.
- ISBN 9788887630176.
- ^ 352943317 Donnalucata on OpenStreetMap
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Donnalucata.
- (in Italian) Donnalucata website (photos)