Ragusa Travel Guide

  Overviewing old Ragusa
by xantylaol
 
  • Overviewing old Ragusa
      Overviewing old Ragusa
    by xantylaol
  • Overviewing old Ragusa
      Overviewing old Ragusa
    by xantylaol
  • The Castle
      The Castle
    by matt8715
  • The Gardens
      The Gardens
    by matt8715
  • Particular of the Castle
      Particular of the Castle
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Things to Do  

The Castle of Donnafugata

The Castle of Donnafugata, Ragusa

 matt8715 Says:  This castle has a particular history bound to its name, that means "the escaped woman".Recently renovated its not always open to the public. If you plan to visit it would be best to contact the local tourist office to get up to date information on opening days and hours. 

I Giardini Iblei (The Iblean Gardens)

I Giardini Iblei (The Iblean Gardens), Ragusa

 matt8715 Says:  One of Ragusa's biggest public parks located in historical Ragusa Ibla.Worth a visit. 

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baroque, Ragusa

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antichity, Ragusa

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baroque, Ragusa

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Hotels  

Antica Badia Relais Hotel

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Poggio Del Sole Resort

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Restaurants  

Fefe's Cantina: Tex Mex Restaurant

Fefe's Cantina: Tex Mex Restaurant, Ragusa

 matt8715 Says:  A novelty to Ragusa this is the first tex-mex restaurant to open in Ragusa.It is located in the Ipercoop Shopping Center a few kilometers off the town itself, and serves tex-mex food in the evenings only, while at lunch it is open as a self service restaurant serving... 

Ai Lumi: Better the ambience than the food

Ai Lumi: Better the ambience than the food, Ragusa

 gmg61 Says:  This restaurant is in a nice location, in the main square of Ragusa Ibla. The interior is also nice.But...We ad to wait long before getting a cheese plate (that was good) while the pasta wasn't really the best I've ever had 

Il Baglio/La Pergola: Classy Reastaurant

Il Baglio/La Pergola: Classy Reastaurant, Ragusa

 matt8715 Says:  A classy but not intimidating restaurant set in an old renovated farm estate located at the skirts of the town, serves excellent italian food, mixing the traditional sicilian and italian flavours with the great creativity of the chef that is able to create excellent dishes. 

La Cantinita: Mexican Reastaurant

La Cantinita: Mexican Reastaurant, Ragusa

 matt8715 Says:  This is the first mexican restaurant to open in Ragusa, or to be precise Marina di Ragusa, the seaside couterpart of Ragusa where almost all of the population of the town moves during summer.Despite being in a summer town, almost deserted during winter months, this... 

Il Giro di Vite: Innovative

Il Giro di Vite: Innovative, Ragusa

 matt8715 Says:  Il Giro di Vite was born as a wine bar, offering a very good selection of wines and also beers.Also serves very good food that differs from the traditional italian food letting you try new tastes.The ambient is modern and is made up of a few small rooms and a large inside... 

Hotel Kroma: Good food

Hotel Kroma: Good food, Ragusa

 matt8715 Says:  If you're up for a nice lunch or dinner that is good but not really expensive you can eat the restaurant of Hotel Kroma.Serves traditional italian food, often very quiet. 

La Cina: Chinese Restaurant

La Cina: Chinese Restaurant, Ragusa

 matt8715 Says:  This is the only chinese (or for that matter asian) restaurant in Ragusa.It is family run by very welcoming and nice chinese family that settled here.The menu is a traditional chinese menu, there are no elaborate dishes apart from the famous "Anatra Laccata" (anyone wants to... 

Enoteca Corbino: Quick and good

Enoteca Corbino: Quick and good, Ragusa

 lichinga Says:  Very nice wine tasted along withe excellent local food. Maybe tto many introductions of international cuisine, but the bulk of the menu is made of reliably regional dishes. 

Nightlife  

B&J: Pub

B&J: Pub, Ragusa

 matt8715 Says:  A nice pub in the old part of the town, Ragusa Ibla.Friendly atmosfere. No dress code 

The Jester Pub: Live Music

The Jester Pub: Live Music, Ragusa

 matt8715 Says:  Very nice pub offering live music nights and a nice selection of beers along with all kind of drinks.It is very crowded expecially on the live music nights. No dress code. 

Transportation  

Taxis

Taxis, Ragusa

 matt8715 Says:  Taxis are not really popular in Ragusa as almost everyone has a car or a scooter, more popular with the young population. So there is no public taxi network.You can however find some private cabs by going to Piazza Liberta' where there is a taxi stand, or try by looking on... 

Buses

Buses, Ragusa

 matt8715 Says:  Getting to Ragusa might not be as easy as getting to other major towns. If you arrived in Sicily at Catania Airport, the chepest way to get to Ragusa is by bus. You can take it straight from the airport.If you don't have a car the easiest way to get around Ragusa is by bus.... 

Shopping  

Latterie Riunite: Don't miss local cheese

Latterie Riunite: Don't miss local cheese, Ragusa

 matt8715 Says:  The shop is the direct selling spot of the local milk factory, it is in fact located in the industrial district. Here you can get the world famous "Caciocavallo Ragusano" also knows as just "Ragusano" as well as other local cheeses like the "Provola" or the famous... 

Local Customs  

No food late at night

No food late at night, Ragusa

 matt8715 Says:  If you had a night out to pubs, clubs or discos and you get the munchies, know that it is impossible to find something to eat (or drink for that matter) after 3 am or before on some days.So get something ready for your late night munchies during the day. 

Sports & Outdoors  

For runners

For runners, Ragusa

 matt8715 Says:  For who likes to run, there is small track where many locals go to exercise. Just come wearing your jumpsuit and bring maybe a towel and something to drink after you're done running. 

The Place

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 Ragusa (RG) - Sicily - Easily reachable from Catania through a fast motorway, Ragusa, capital of the same named province, is a nice town of about 70000 in population, set on multiple hills of the Iblean Mountains. Divided... 

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Q:  There is a group of about 8 people looking to come to Sicily in late September and we would like to know of a 2 or 3 bedroom... 

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A: Hi, I found on the web: Where to sleep in Ragusa Aziende Agrituristiche (farmhouses) Eremo della Giubiliana S.P.25 RG - Marina di RG 0932-669119 Fax 669129... 

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 Easily reachable from Catania through a fast motorway, Ragusa, capital of the same named province, is a nice town of about 70000 in population, set on multiple hills of the Iblean Mountains. Divided... 

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