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Ragusa and Marzamemi: Baroque, Gold, and Salt

A sensory journey through Iblean elegance and maritime charm

3 October 2026

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Ragusa and Marzamemi: Baroque, Gold, and Salt

Eastern Sicily offers a fascinating contrast between the Baroque hinterland of Ragusa Ibla and the maritime, saline soul of Marzamemi. This region is a temple of Mediterranean gastronomy, where rural tradition merges with the excellence of the sea. It is the ideal destination for those seeking authentic flavors, from the cioccolato di Modica to red tuna bottarga.

**Duration:** 3 days **Climate:** October: pleasantly mild, 20-25°C, ideal for exploring the cities and enjoying the sea without the summer heat. **Arrival:** Flight to Comiso (CIY) or Catania (CTA) airport, then car rental, which is essential for traveling between Ragusa and Marzamemi. ### Itinerary **1. A walk in the heart of Ragusa Ibla** Begin your journey exploring the steep staircases and Baroque palaces of Ragusa Ibla. A labyrinth of alleys that culminates before the majestic Duomo di San Giorgio. 📍 Piazza Duomo, 97100 Ragusa RG 💰 Free

**2. Tasting at Duomo** A starred gastronomic experience in the heart of Ibla, where chef Ciccio Sultano interprets Sicily with masterful technique. Booking is required well in advance. 📍 Via Capitano Bocchieri, 31, 97100 Ragusa RG 💰 €€€€

**3. Sweet stop in Modica** A few kilometers from Ragusa, visit the historic center to taste the famous cold-processed chocolate. A mandatory stop to understand the local confectionery history. 📍 Corso Umberto I, 97015 Modica RG 💰 €5-15

**4. Antica Dolceria Bonajuto** The oldest chocolate workshop in Sicily where you can discover the Aztec origins of the Modica recipe. Perfect for buying gastronomic souvenirs. 📍 Corso Umberto I, 159, 97015 Modica RG 💰 €10-20

**5. Typical Iblean dinner at Trattoria da Luigi** Authentic atmosphere and dishes that tell the story of Ragusan tradition. Ideal for tasting ricotta ravioli with pork sauce. 📍 Via Giacomo Matteotti, 47, 97100 Ragusa RG 💰 €30-45

**6. Journey to the sea: Marzamemi** Transfer to the coast to visit the ancient fishing village. The main square, surrounded by fishermen's houses, is a natural film set. 📍 Piazza Regina Margherita, 96018 Marzamemi SR 💰 Free

**7. Visit to the Tonnara di Marzamemi** Explore one of the oldest and most important tuna processing plants in Sicily. A place rich in history and abandoned industrial charm. 📍 Piazza Regina Margherita, 96018 Marzamemi SR 💰 Free

**8. Lunch at La Cialoma** Located right on the main square, it offers fresh fish dishes in an unforgettable setting. Try the fish couscous, a house specialty. 📍 Piazza Regina Margherita, 15, 96018 Marzamemi SR 💰 €40-60

**9. Tasting typical products at Campisi** A historic shop where you can buy fish preserves, red tuna bottarga, and Pachino tomatoes. A true paradise for lovers of authentic flavors. 📍 Via Marzamemi, 10, 96018 Marzamemi SR 💰 €20-50

**10. Sunset at the Vendicari Reserve** Nature walk among the marshlands where pink flamingos rest. An unspoiled landscape that separates Ragusa from the Ionian coast. 📍 Strada Provinciale 19, 96017 Noto SR 💰 Free

**11. Final dinner at Cortile Arabo** A refined and well-kept environment where seafood cuisine marries contemporary creativity. Excellent selection of Sicilian white wines. 📍 Via Principe Villadorata, 96018 Marzamemi SR 💰 €50-70 **12. Breakfast with granita and brioche** You cannot end the trip without the classic Sicilian breakfast: almond or coffee granita and a freshly baked brioche col 'tuppo'. 📍 Various bars in the center, Marzamemi 💰 €5-8

### Where to eat **Duomo** A tasting menu that explores the roots of Sicilian cuisine with modern flair. 📍 Via Capitano Bocchieri, 31, 97100 Ragusa RG 🔗 https://www.cicciosultano.it/ 💰 €€€€ **La Cialoma** Fish couscous and red tuna in a pistachio crust. 📍 Piazza Regina Margherita, 15, 96018 Marzamemi SR 🔗 https://www.lacialoma.it/ 💰 €€€ **Trattoria da Luigi** Homemade ricotta ravioli with pork sauce. 📍 Via Giacomo Matteotti, 47, 97100 Ragusa RG 🔗 https://maps.app.goo.gl/r6fN7gJ1zL7Y4yZp6 💰 €€ ### Curiosities The Ragusa and Marzamemi area represents a gastronomic unicum: in Ragusa, Ragusano DOP cheese and extra virgin olive oil from the Monti Iblei dominate, while moving towards the sea, one enters the kingdom of the Pachino cherry tomato and red tuna. This area is also the heart of Modica chocolate, the only one in the world to be 'cold-processed', thus preserving the sugar crystals that give it its typical grainy consistency, a technique dating back to the Spanish domination of the 16th century.

### Not to be missed A dinner at sunset in the square of Marzamemi, when the lights come on and the village seems suspended in time.

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