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The Allure of Marina di Ragusa: A Haven for International Travelers
21 November 2023 - Categorie: The places of the heart, Sea, beaches, coasts and islands, Food and wine tourism Tags:
Marina di Ragusa, nestled on the sun-kissed shores of south-eastern Sicily, has become a magnet for international (and national) tourists seeking an unforgettable Mediterranean experience. With its blend of pristine beaches, rich cultural heritage, and exquisite dining options, Marina di Ragusa offers a perfect escape for those in search of both relaxation and exploration.
Why International Tourists choose Marina di Ragusa? The reasons are numerous. Firstly, for the spectacular Beaches: Marina di Ragusa boasts some of the most captivating beaches in the region, drawing travellers with their golden sands and crystal-clear waters. The inviting shores of Marina di Ragusa Beach, characterised by its Blue Flag status, provide a perfect setting for sunbathing and water activities. Tourists are enchanted by the lively atmosphere, vibrant beach clubs, and the stunning backdrop of the Mediterranean.
Then, we have the cultural riches: beyond its beaches, Marina di Ragusa is a gateway to Sicily's rich cultural heritage. International visitors are drawn to the town's historic centre, characterised by charming Baroque architecture and picturesque streets. The vibrant Piazza Duomo, with its cafes and shops, becomes a focal point for cultural exploration, offering a taste of local life and traditions.
Last but not least, the gastronomic delights: Marina di Ragusa is a culinary haven, attracting food enthusiasts from around the globe. The town's restaurants serve authentic Sicilian cuisine, featuring fresh seafood, locally sourced ingredients, and traditional recipes. Visitors revel in the opportunity to savour the flavours of the region, with waterfront dining options providing a scenic backdrop to exquisite meals.
As far as beaches go, we would love to recommend:
- Marina di Ragusa Beach: This Blue Flag beach is a local gem, renowned for its fine golden sand and clear waters. With a range of water sports and beachside amenities, it's a favourite among sunseekers and families.
- After the "New Marina", the village of Santa Barbara begins. The sandy beaches disappear and the 2.5 km cliff begins with clear water and excellent for those who love diving into the sea and sunbathing on the rocks. This cliff can be explored on foot or by bicycle because it is bordered along its entire length by a cycle path.
- After passing the cliff and the cycle path, you arrive at Casuzze and immediately after Caucana. Both are small villages in the municipality of Santa Croce Camerina inhabited only in the summer months; its beaches are of fine sand and free to use.
- Continuing further you arrive at Punta Secca: known for its iconic lighthouse and the enchanting atmosphere of a fishing village, it is a picturesque seaside destination. It gained international fame as the filming location of the popular Italian television series "Inspector Montalbano".
- Finally, after Punta Secca, there is the beach of Randello, certainly one of the most beautiful beaches in south-eastern Sicily, rich in dunes and vegetation typical of the Mediterranean scrub, and Scoglitti.
Going to the beach always stimulates the appetite and for that we would like to suggest the following amazing restaurants:
- Il Barocco Ristorante: Located in the heart of Marina di Ragusa, Il Barocco Ristorante is celebrated for its seafood dishes and traditional Sicilian flavours. The elegant setting and attentive service enhance the overall dining experience.
- Ristorante Duomo: Situated in Ragusa Ibla, it offers a fine dining experience with a focus on regional cuisine. The restaurant's terrace provides breathtaking views of the historic town while guests indulge in culinary delights.
- La Locanda Don Serafino: Nestled in the enchanting streets of Ragusa Ibla, this Michelin-starred restaurant is renowned for its innovative Sicilian dishes. The combination of exquisite flavours and a charming ambiance makes it a must-visit for culinary enthusiasts.
In Marina di Ragusa, the fusion of natural beauty, cultural richness, and gastronomic excellence creates an irresistible draw for international travellers seeking an authentic and unforgettable Sicilian experience. A part from resting in one of our wonderful villas in the area, not to be missed are also the following sites: the baroque towns of Noto, Scicli, Ragusa Ibla and Modica, all of them within a few kilometres; the nature reserves like Vendicari, Cava Grande del Cassibile, Pantalica and the charming fishing village of Marzamemi.
Recommended villas
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 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 Verdese: Wonderful residence with a modern taste located a few kilometers from the golden sandy beaches of Playa Grande and Marina di Ragusa. The villa is located on one of the most characteristic promontories of the Ragusa countryside whose panorama will leave you speechless while immersed in the fresh waters of the private swimming pool surrounded by a fantastic solarium and a shady patio of 180 square meters.
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.
Càrcara: This marvellous Sicilian historic “baglio” is located in the heart of the unspoilt Ragusa countryside and surrounded by the colours and scents of Sicily. It is really difficult to try to describe in words the emotions one experiences during a holiday in this unprecedented place, surrounded by nature and relaxation. Càrcara is ready to give you that splendid and much sought-after balance between body and soul, far from the chaos of the city and the stress of everyday life. With 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, a fantastic and refreshing private swimming pool with spacious solarium, this incredible property is really suitable for everyone, from the big ones to the little ones, whether you are with family or friends. What are you waiting for? Come and relax in Ragusa.
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 Verdese: Wonderful residence with a modern taste located a few kilometers from the golden sandy beaches of Playa Grande and Marina di Ragusa. The villa is located on one of the most characteristic promontories of the Ragusa countryside whose panorama will leave you speechless while immersed in the fresh waters of the private swimming pool surrounded by a fantastic solarium and a shady patio of 180 square meters.
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.
Càrcara: This marvellous Sicilian historic “baglio” is located in the heart of the unspoilt Ragusa countryside and surrounded by the colours and scents of Sicily. It is really difficult to try to describe in words the emotions one experiences during a holiday in this unprecedented place, surrounded by nature and relaxation. Càrcara is ready to give you that splendid and much sought-after balance between body and soul, far from the chaos of the city and the stress of everyday life. With 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, a fantastic and refreshing private swimming pool with spacious solarium, this incredible property is really suitable for everyone, from the big ones to the little ones, whether you are with family or friends. What are you waiting for? Come and relax in Ragusa.