Sicily Travel Tips from Massimo Villa Collection

These are known as Ragusa Ibla (the lower town, and the oldest area of the two), and Ragusa Superiore (which as the name might suggest for those with a feel for Italian, is the upper town). There are many architectural delights here too, including the Cathedral of San Giorgio and many other Baroque styled buildings.

While both areas are worthy of a visit, Ragusa Ibla tends to be the biggest draw for the many visitors to the area. When you realise this is a UNESCO World Heritage Site it will only expand your degree of interest in the area. Many buildings date from around the same time in the early 1700s, a consequence of the devastating earthquake that destroyed much of this area of Sicily in 1693. You may say Ragusa is a true phoenix that has risen from a significant amount of ashes.

Of course, you would not visit southern Sicily without taking the opportunity to explore some of the fine beaches that exist in this area. One of the highlights for many visitors can be found at Marina di Ragusa. This lies to the south west of Ragusa itself, and is right on the coast. The normally small population swells to many times its usual size during the summer months, confirming its status as a popular destination for many holidaymakers. The beaches here are popular for good reason, and there is also an exciting and enjoyable nightlife if this type of activity appeals to you. It's also a good choice for families, thanks to the size of the beaches and the many activities and restaurants to be discovered along the coastline.

Some distance along the coast – yet roughly the same distance from Ragusa itself – is Marina di Modica. This too provides desirable beaches and is perhaps the better option if you enjoy watersports. It benefits from more significant winds which provide you with an opportunity to enjoy windsurfing and many other activities.

In short, if you love beach holidays, southern Sicily has several superb beaches to offer. If you enjoy exploring ancient archaeological sites you can see these too. Everything you could want from an ideal holiday is within reach when you choose southern Sicily as your base. This is truer still when you opt to stay in or near Ragusa or Marina di Ragusa. And we've got some sensationally desirable villas in the perfect positions to make this a reality. Read on to find out more.

More about southern Sicily

When you have the whole country at your disposal, you may wonder why you would decide to head for the southern regions. The reason for this is clear – it offers many delights, none of which you will want to miss. We've learned of some of these already, but there is much more to discover here. If you visit the area it is well worth setting aside some time to visit the many towns, villages and cities that lie close by. Each one adds to the unique flavour that southern Sicily has to offer.

Let's explore the geography in more detail, so you get an idea of what you should expect upon arrival. Ragusa is situated towards the southernmost tip of the island, inland from more coastal areas such as Scicli and Pozzallo. Noto, a town that rose from the ruins of a 17th century earthquake, is situated to the south east of Ragusa, towards the coast. Meanwhile Syracuse, otherwise referred to as Siracusa, is slightly further up the coast from Noto, and is a must see for anyone wanting to view the many archaeological remains here from Greek and Roman times.

You may also see Modica, a city that has gradually divided into two halves: Modica Alta and Modica Bassa. It has defied natural disasters throughout the years and grown into a fine city that boasts some spectacularly classic Baroque architecture. As far as cities go on the island, this one is unmissable.

As you can see, wherever you stay in this region of Sicily you can look forward to planning a few day trips to ensure you take in some other destinations such as Modica and Noto. Combined with some time spent on the beaches, you really can plan to perfect getaway, especially when you rely on Italian Rentals 4U to help out.

Welcome to Comiso Airport

Comiso Airport was officially opened in late May 2013 and it looks set to unlock many opportunities for travellers wanting to visit south east Sicily. It is based in Ragusa and looks set to be the new popular way to fly to Sicily if you want to go on holiday to Ragusa. The popular budget airline Ryanair has also announced it will provide three routes to and from the new airport, one of which will be from London Stansted. This is ideal for people in the UK wishing to hire one of our villas in this area of Sicily.

Montalbano

Visit the locations used in TV series Commissario Montalbano

Many people living in the areas of Ragusa, Noto and Scicli will already be familiar with this television series. Set in Sicily, the series has been filmed in many of these locations. Shown in the UK on the BBC and retitled Inspector Montalbano, the series looks set to be a big hit – not least because it is visually stunning to watch.

If you do decide to book a holiday villa in Ragusa, you might spot Piazza Pola, which doubles up as the police station where the Inspector works. The popularity of the series – and the original books from which it is derived – means Ragusa and the surrounding areas look set to draw even more visitors in the coming months.

Sicily Unpacked

The combination of an art critic and a chef may not be the most obvious choice for a travelogue about Sicily, but this programme managed to carry it off beautifully. Watch Sicily Unpacked, with chef Giorgio Locatelli (Michelin starred) and critic Andrew Graham-Dixon, and see a different side to Sicily before you go there on holiday. You'll be glad you did.

Italian Rentals 4u offers holidays in the Ragusa area

If you are already familiar with what Italian Rentals 4u stands for, you'll be delighted to know we are focusing our attentions on the beautiful area of Ragusa. We have added a number of new villas to our current selection, further enhancing the experience we offer to both new and existing clients.

If you have yet to visit Ragusa to see everything this part of Sicily has to offer, be sure to browse through our current collection of superb villas to choose the one that most appeals to you. Our villas are always presented with stunning features and are handpicked to provide you with the most outstanding base from which to enjoy your holiday. We offer the best quality service for everyone who wants to experience this amazing area in southern Sicily.

Be sure to browse through our collection of Sicilian villas now. Choose the ideal Ragusa based villa for your needs and contact us today to make your booking. You could soon be experiencing all the delights of Ragusa up close. What better way could there be to experience it?

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