Ragusa

Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Ragusa

State: RG - Area: Ragusa surroundings

Ragusa, located in the Val di Noto, is the lounge city of the Sicilian Baroque, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ragusa has been defined "the island within the island" to indicate its unique nature compared to the surrounding area .
Ragusa has been chosen for the setting of numerous films and TV series, among which the lucky episodes of Il Commissario Montalbano stand out.
Ragusa offers splendid beaches of fine golden sand.

What is the best time to visit Ragusa?

Ragusa 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 Ragusa 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.

Things to do

Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show,... Ragusa

Living Nativity Scene in Ragusa
Dec 2024
Living Nativity Scene in Ragusa
Festival of Mutilughia in Ragusa
Mar 2025
Festival of Mutilughia in Ragusa
Feast of Saint Joseph in Ragusa
March 2025
Feast of Saint Joseph in Ragusa
Ibla Art Meeting
Mar 2025
Ibla Art Meeting
Easter in Ragusa
Apr 2025
Easter in Ragusa
Festa San Giorgio a Ragusa
Apr 2025
Festa San Giorgio a Ragusa
Risuona - Festival in Marina di Ragusa
Aug 2025
Risuona - Festival in Marina di Ragusa
Donnafugata Film Festival
Aug 2025
Donnafugata Film Festival
Feast of Mary SS. of Portosalvo in Marina di Ragusa
Aug 2025
Feast of Mary SS. of Portosalvo in Marina di Ragusa
Birrocco - Sicilian beer festival
Aug 2025
Birrocco - Sicilian beer festival
Saracen Night in Ragusa
Aug 2025
Saracen Night in Ragusa
Feast of St. John the Baptist in Ragusa
Aug 2025
Feast of St. John the Baptist in Ragusa
Ragusa Agri-Food Fair
Sep 2025
Ragusa Agri-Food Fair
Ibla Busker Ragusa
Oct 2025
Ibla Busker Ragusa
Scaccia Rausana Festival in Ragusa
Oct 2025
Scaccia Rausana Festival in Ragusa
‹ Events in Ragusa area
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What to eat

Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Ragusa

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 RagusaClick here

Nearby Places

Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Ragusa. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!

Modica

Ragusa surroundings

Chiaramonte Gulfi

Ragusa surroundings

Comiso

Ragusa surroundings

Scicli

Ragusa surroundings

Interesting Facts

Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Ragusa

"Inspector Montalbano" - Ragusa
The Cathedral and the square of Ragusa Ibla return in many episodes of the television series of "Il Commissario Montalbano".
Legend of the Castle of Donna Fugata
The Legend of Donna Fugata Castle is linked to the figure of the Count Bernardo Cabrera, lord of the County of Modica.
Montalbano - DonnaFugata Castle
The Donnafugata Castle appears in several episodes of the series of "Il Commissario Montalbano".
The Tale of Tales - Filming location in Sicily
Donnafugata Castle in Ragusa was the set for some scenes of the film "The Tale of Tales".
"Inspector Montalbano " - Trabacche Cave
The Grotta delle trabacche of Ragusa appears in an episode of the series "Il Commissario Montalbano".
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