Comiso
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
State: RG - Area: Ragusa surroundings
Comiso, nestled in the Ippari valley between crops and quarries, is a Baroque city rebuilt following the 1693 earthquake that destroyed the Val di Noto.
According to tradition, Comiso was populated by the inhabitants who escaped the destruction of Kasmenai , the mythical city built during the Greek colonization on Mount Erbesso.
Today Comiso is a charming city with alleys and steps in white stone where the two great basilicas stand out.
What is the best time to visit Comiso?
Comiso can be visited all year round: the welcome and warmth of the Sicilians will amaze you. But for an unforgettable experience, admiring the colors, tasting the flavors and fully experiencing the traditions, it is advisable to plan a visit on the days of one of the festivals that take place in Comiso during the year.
If you want to know about upcoming festivals and events Click here and you will find a list of the most important ones.
What to see
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Comiso
You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.
To view a list of business activity within tourism in ComisoClick here
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Comiso. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Vittoria
Ragusa surroundings
Ragusa
Ragusa surroundings
Chiaramonte Gulfi
Ragusa surroundings
Acate
Ragusa surroundings
