John,

I confirm "Marina", definitely: means "seashore", "seascape".

"Rugosa" doesn't exist, while, as Oliver said, Ragusa yes: it's an important
city in the south of Sicily, with its "dougther" ("marina" is female...)
village on the coast: Marina Di Ragusa

Hope this helps

Sandro (from Italy)

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> Hi guys,
>
> Could someone please help decipher a location in Italy: Moirina oli
> Rugosa.
> Possibly Marina di Rugosa?
> Thanks in advance.
>
> John
>
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