Donnafugata

The Castello di Donnafugata dominates the surrounding countryside of dry-stone walls and carob trees and is an impressive example of 19th century architecture. Built by the Barone of Donnafugata, Corrado Arezzo, it was made famous by Tomasi di Lampedusa’s novel “The Leopard”.

 

Modica

South of Ragusa you arrive in Modica. Modica is one of the oldest towns in Sicily, It is hidden in a deep valley and you won’t see it until you’re practically in it! Full of narrow streets and staircases, you will stop to enjoy the panorama of houses climbing rocky canyon walls

 

Noto

Noto has been designated the European capital of baroque, and can be found in the province of Siracusa. It is a must-see tourist attraction with its historic centre that is composed almost entirely of baroque palaces, churches and houses. Wandering around the narrow cobbled streets you will admire golden-coloured stone buildings and ornate stonework. You will also want to visit Noto Antica the older ruined town that is only a few kilometres north of Noto.

Ragusa

The area of Ragusa is one of the most tranquil and authentic of the island’s nine provinces. The main town of Ragusa is divided into two parts separated by a narrow street that winds down the hillside from the new town to the old. Ragusa Ibla (the old town) was populated by the indigenous Siculi, who were once known as “Hybla Heraea”, and from whom the name Ibla was derived.

The beautiful basilica of St. George built in 1738 by the famous architect “Rosario Gigliado” can be found in Ibla and is considered to be his masterpiece. It dominates the impressive Piazza Duomo. Click for photos and more detail and info

The beaches at Marina Di Ragusa are only 10 kilometres from the town and are some of the cleanest and least crowded in all of Sicily and the water is clear and turquoise blue.

 

Siracusa

Siracusa is located in the Southern most corner of Sicily and was one of the most important cities of the western world for over a thousand years - the thriving Metropolis of Magna Grecia. Over 2500 years of history is concentrated in “Ortygia”, ancient nucleus of Siracusa. The greatest monument of theatrical architecture is in Siracusa – the Greek Theatre.

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