From Modica, one can reach many other destinations in Sicily, including the nearby town of Ragusa 16 km to the north, and further on Comiso, then the castle of Donnafugata 35 km away.
Further northwest, Caltagirone is 80 km by road.
Palazzolo and the Hyblaean Mountains are 40 km to the northeast. Noto is 35 km to the east, while Capo Passero is 40 km to the southeast.
A Mediterranean limestone plateau The limestone mountain plateau of the Hyblaean Mountains extends across part of the provinces of Catania, Syracuse and Ragusa. It is a region renowned for its olive oil and for its natural and archaeological beauty, and its peaceful villages.The highest peak is Monte Lauro, at 987 metres, others well known are […]
Long known for its pottery production, Caltagirone turned to artistic ceramics and terracotta sculpture. Its other activities are mainly related to agriculture, with vineyards, olive trees or peach trees. Introduction to Caltagirone A medium-sized town with about 37,500 inhabitants, in its charming medieval old centre you can see beautiful Baroque façades. But the town is […]
