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Golden sand, stacks, blue sea and cliffs. No, it's not a dream, it's the Punta Cirica oasis.


25 August 2023 - Categorie: Secluded places, Sea, beaches, coasts and islands, Nature tourism Tags: Sea in Sicily, Beaches of Sicily, Eastern Sicily, Sandy beaches Sicily, Sicilian coasts, Visit Sicily, Places to visit in Sicily, 10 places not to be missed in Sicily

Those travelling to Sicily almost necessarily include stops that have the sea as their protagonist in their itinerary. On the other hand, ours is a wonderful island kissed by the sun at least 300 days a year and bathed by three seas: the Tyrrhenian, the Ionian and the Mediterranean. The beaches are numerous and of the most disparate conformations: from beaches of fine golden sand to white sand beaches to bathing areas full of rocks and platforms. Not to mention our splendid and uncontaminated reserves such as that of the Zingaro and that of Plemmirio. A real paradise for sea lovers and snorkelling fanatics: there is a beach suitable for everyone, from adults to children.

This means that some of the most renowned seaside areas, from north to south, from east to west, are particularly populated during the hottest and most touristic months. But, fear not, for all those who love a little more tranquillity and privacy, all is not lost! Sicily is also full of surprises and quiet and secluded corners and today we really want to tell you about one of the most wonderful and uncontaminated oases in Sicily: Punta Cirica, at the eastern end of the stretch of coast of Santa Maria del Focallo, in the wonderful province of Ragusa.

This corner of paradise, of disarming beauty, is made up of fine golden sand, natural caves and white stone cliffs between 5 and 10 metres high and on the surface of which particularly suggestive ravines wind their way. In the sea in front of the Punta Circa beach there are several stacks that detach themselves from the coast and continue to be caressed by the sea.

Reaching it is not easy since you will have to walk through winding country roads, and also for this reason Punta Cirica is still almost unknown and untouched, but as Machiavelli said "the end justifies the means". A little patience and you will arrive in a place you will never forget.

The location also offers an excellent starting point for a journey to discover Sicily that will leave you speechless: the Donnafugata Castle, the house of Commissioner Montalbano (protagonist of the homonymous TV series inspired by the novel by Andrea Camilleri), the cities of Sicilian Baroque UNESCO heritage of Noto, Modica, Scicli, Ragusa Ibla and Ispica. The Cavagrande del Cassibile and Vendicari reserves, the Raganzino beach in Pozzallo (blue flag 2022), the Ispica quarries and much more are also easy to reach. In the meantime, you can always stay in one of our fantastic luxury villas with private pools not too far from the major attractions of the Ragusa area.

Recommended villas


Villa Mareperla: Villa Mareperla is located a few steps from the famous fine sandy beach of Donnalucata, in the wonderful province of Ragusa, in the extreme south-eastern part of our sunny Sicily. A villa with a simple and Mediterranean taste, equipped with a spacious and refreshing private pool and suitable for groups of friends and families of up to 6 people. Surrounded by a 2600 square metres of garden full of plants and trees with an inebriating smell and under whose shade you can relax, the house also offers an excellent starting point for visiting the wonderful baroque cities of Noto, Scicli, Ispica, Ragusa Ibla and Modica. If you were thinking of a holiday full of relaxation but, at the same time, full of adventure, go no further because Villa Mareperla is right for you.

Villa Rariki
: Wonderful residence with private infinity pool located in sunny south-eastern Sicily, not far from the famous golden sandy beaches of Playa Grande and Marina di Ragusa. Villa with a modern and Mediterranean taste, it is suitable for families and groups of up to 8 people who want to enjoy the Sicilian beauties at 360°: a few kilometres from the sea, from the delightful village of Donnalucata and from attractions such as the Casa del Commissario Montalbano in Punta Secca or nature reserves such as Cavagrande del Cassibile or that of Vendicari. Let yourself be inebriated by the scents of the nature that surrounds the house or amazed by the unforgettable sunsets that the location can offer you for a relaxing, Sicilian and fun holiday.

Beachside Luxury Apartment: Delightful apartment with modern architecture located in the splendid province of Ragusa, a stone's throw from a wonderful beach of fine golden sand. Ideal for families and small groups of friends up to 6 people looking for a holiday in the wonderful south-eastern Sicily caressed by the breeze and the inebriating scent of the sea. The large windows of the open space living area make the apartment bright and allow you to fully enjoy the fantastic view of the Playa Grande beach, one of the most famous in the Ragusa area. The location also offers an excellent starting point for visiting the most beautiful and interesting places in this part of Sicily such as Punta Secca (where the house of Inspector Montalbano is located (protagonist of the TV series of the same name), Ispica, Noto, the Cavagrande del Cassibile and much more.What are you waiting for?Beachside Luxury Apartment is just a click away.


Donnafugata Domus
: Right next to the splendid Castello di Donnafugata, a sumptuous noble residence from the end of the 19th century that overlooked what were the possessions of the rich Arezzo De Spuches family, in the heart of the village of Santa Croce di Camerina in the wonderful province of Ragusa, this delightful villa with a taste contemporary but immersed in the colorful and fragrant countryside of south-eastern Sicily. An exclusive and uncontaminated place from which you can enjoy a unique view of the valley and the sea. A real oasis of peace and serenity, far from the chaos of the city but, at the same time, not too far from the splendid beach of fine and golden sand of Kamarina.

Villa Dafne: Villa Dafne was born a few steps from the famous fine sandy beach of Kaukana, in the territory of Santa Croce di Camerina in the province of Ragusa, in the extreme south-eastern part of our sunny Sicily. A villa with a simple and Mediterranean taste, equipped with a spacious and refreshing private pool and suitable for groups and families of up to 8 people. Surrounded by 3000 square metres of garden full of plants and trees with an intoxicating smell and under whose shade you can relax, the house also offers an excellent starting point for visiting the wonderful baroque cities of Noto, Scicli, Ispica, Ragusa ibla and Modica or the fantastic seaside town of Punta Secca made known over the years by the TV series "Il Commissario Montalbano" based on the books by Andrea Camilleri.


Villa Santa Croce: In the heart of the Ragusa countryside, surrounded by 7 hectares of olive, orange and carob trees, stands this delightful villa, recently renovated and furnished with taste and attention. Suitable for large families or groups of friends, this residence is ready to give you unforgettable moments of quiet and relaxation, inebriated by the colors and scents of Sicily. Cool off in its private pool surrounded by Mediterranean plants or enjoy a delicious aperitif in the shade of its spacious patio.


Villa Verde:

Wonderful residence with a modern taste located a few kilometres from the golden sandy beaches of Playa Grande and Marina di Ragusa, Villa Verde will give you peace and relaxation for your entire holiday. The house was designed to welcome guests and pamper them. You can spend a good part of the day outside under the large, shady cane patio. You can relax in front of an exquisitely Sicilian panorama by immersing yourself in the fresh waters of the swimming pool. A few kilometres from the house there is everything you need and you can easily visit a large part of south-eastern Sicily and discover its countless treasures including nature reserves, archaeological sites, golden sandy beaches, castles, baroque cities and taste the excellent local cuisine.

La Memoria dell'Acqua: Breathtaking villa a few kilometers from the Baroque city of Scicli, in the beautiful south-eastern Sicily. The dwelling will give you spoiled for choice on how to spend your holidays: you can enjoy its swimming pool right in front of the living area and its large windows or you can take advantage of the wonderful golden sandy beach, 8 km long and still hidden from tourism. of mass, a few tens of meters. Or you can visit the beautiful Baroque cities such as Noto or Modica.

Azucena: Majestic villa that silently rises with its 15 bedrooms and 15 bathrooms in the Ragusa area, halfway between the city and the marina. The residence is ready to give you great holidays with family or friends, in full privacy and relaxation with its spectacular infinity pool surrounded by a garden adorned with Mediterranean plants and prickly pears that will inebriate your senses. There are many courtyards and shady areas where you can enjoy silence and peace in the hottest hours or easily reachable, a few kilometers away, the wonderful beaches of Playa Grande, Pozzallo and Marina di Ragusa among their free areas and the infinite shores.

Flora: Located in the residential area of ​​Marina di Ragusa adjacent to the Irminio River Nature Reserve, this splendid villa is ready to give you a holiday dedicated to privacy but with fun just a few steps away. In fact, easily reachable on foot, it is a lovely and secluded beach within the Reserve or, for lovers of summer and sparkling nightlife, the golden sandy beaches of Playa Grande and Marina di Ragusa are just a few hundred meters away! Or you can simply decide to stay at home and enjoy the fantastic private swimming pool surrounded by a well-kept garden with a Mediterranean flavor and organize a nice outdoor barbecue with friends and / or family.

Afrodite: Supreme villa with a contemporary taste located on the Hyblean plateau that will give you a breathtaking view of this little jewel of Ragusa. With its wonderful infinity pool, tennis court, barbecue and bowling green, you will be spoiled for choice on how to spend your holidays in south-eastern Sicily! And if you ever want to get out of this wonderful residence, just 15 km away you will find the spectacular beaches of Playa Grande and Marina di Ragusa and again, 30 minutes by car, you can reach the wonderful villages and beaches of Polla, Modica and Ispica too. awarded the Blue Flag 2022.

La Forma dell'Acqua: Fantastic residence located 100 meters from the fine golden sand beach of Donnalucata and surrounded by a garden of over 3,500 square meters on the coast of south-eastern Sicily. With its various shaded areas with equipped gazebos, its children's play area and its swimming pool with hydrojets, it is the ideal home for a holiday full of fun and relaxation for all ages.

Gisolfo: If you were looking for a splendid residence with a modern taste, simple but elegant, with a beautiful private swimming pool overlooking the splendid, colorful and fragrant countryside of Ragusa, Gisolfo is the villa for you. Let yourself be lulled by the quiet and relaxation that surround the house and by the smell of olive trees, carob trees and citrus fruits that will inebriate your senses. Just 12 km away, the splendid golden sandy beaches of Playa Grande and Marina di Ragusa will keep you company.