Scoglitti Scugghitti (Sicilian) | |
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 Sunset in Scoglitti | |
  Scoglitti Location of Scoglitti in Italy | |
| Coordinates:36°53′00″N14°26′00″E / 36.88333°N 14.43333°E /36.88333; 14.43333 | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region |  Sicily |
| Province | Ragusa (RG) |
| Comune | Vittoria |
| Elevation | 20 m (70 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 4,175 |
| Demonym | Scoglittesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 97019 |
| Dialing code | (+39) 0932 |
Scoglitti (Sicilian:Scugghitti) is a fishing village and hamlet (frazione) ofVittoria, a municipality in theProvince of Ragusa,Sicily,Italy. In 2011 it had a population of 4,175.[1]
Scoglitti found a niche in history after being selected by theAllies as the site for anamphibious invasion of Sicily made by theUS 45th Infantry Division duringWorld War II.
When the invasion went ahead on July 10, 1943, rough seas disorganized the attacking boat waves, and the soft sand was an impediment to movement. However, the location was poorly defended and the Allies were able to consolidate their position in a day or two and move further inland.
Scoglitti is a seaside village by theMediterranean Coast. It is 14 km from Vittoria andSanta Croce Camerina, 20 fromMarina di Ragusa, 22 fromComiso, 30 fromGela and 30 fromRagusa.
In addition to its fishing industry, the village derives a substantial part of its income fromtourism.
The village hosts a daily fishing auction, and annual events such as the Festival of St Francesco, and the procession of the Virgine di Portosalvo.
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