Property for sale in Sicily

Description

The province of Ragusa, smallest and the youngest of the Sicilian provinces, in southern Sicily is one of the most fascinating and beautiful areas of the island. Essentially Baroque, the Ragusa you see today dates almost entirely from 1693.

Ragusa which has been declared a world heritage site by UNESCO and, because of its beauty, has been used by a number of leading film directors as a film set.

Marina di Ragusa, a few kilometres to the south of the town has become a top class destination without losing any of its old world charm and character. The marina will be able to berth 800 private boats and yatchs

Beaches
The beaches near Ragusa are spectacular: golden sand, clear water, clean and uncrowded beaches. A real paradise just a short distance from the city.

Marina di Modica
This place is beautiful at any time of year, with its milder climate compared to the city. The bay is a surf and windsurf lovers’ paradise thanks to its perfect exposure to the winds.

Pozzallo
This beach is 30km from Ragus and truly wonderful, the water is crystal-clear and the landscape is historically and culturally interesting.

Marina di Pozzallo
Moorings for 120 medium size, because it has moorings for boats with a maximum length of up to 25.00 m and a maximum draught of 4.00 m. It includes a highly varied range of services available to its customers. The basic needs of its customers will be well met, because it has water and electricity.. The marina also has nautical services available.

Sampieri
A tiny village near to Ragusa, famous for its beautiful beach and stone cottages that look romantically out to sea.

Baroque
Ragusa, Scicli and Modica are Baroque jewels. Modica is one of the most lovely cities in all Sicily. It grew up in the southern reach of the Iblean mountains.

Province

Ragusa

Region

Sicily

Local Facilities

Great local restaurants with excellent food, especially fish dishes. Carob is also used to make sweets, liquors and cakes.

Tourist Attractions

Baroque towns of Ragusa, Noto and Modica

Basilica of St. George in Ragusa, Gagliardo's Baroque masterpiece

Archaeology Museum, Ragusa

Giardino lbleo in Ragusa Offers some fantastic views of the town.

Historical Temples of Agrigento.

The caves of Chiarafura are definitely worth visiting, dug out of the tufa rock, the caves were used as homes up till 1958.

Transport

By train: Ragusa has a train station with connections to major Sicilian destinations. Those coming from Taormina or Catania must change at Siracusa or Gela. For times please consult the Trenitalia site or call the green number 89 20 21.


Port of Pozzallo south of Ragusa has daily boat cruises to Malta.

Airports

Comiso International Airport (Estimated Opening: June 2009)
Catania 104 Km

Population

300,000

Directions

Ragusa is located in the south eastern corner of Sicily, and is connected to the rest of the island by a good roads and railway network.

By car. From Taormina take highway A18 for Catania, travel the whole length of the ring road of Catania towards Siracusa, and then continue on State highway 194 up to destination. From the airport of Catania continue toward Siracusa and then take Statale 194 towards Ragusa.

From Palermo take highway A19 Palermo-Catania up to Caltanisetta, continue on Statale 626 up to Gela and then take 115 up to Ragusa.

From Agrigento take coastal road 115 to Caltanisetta towards Gela, Ragusa.

From Siracusa take state highway 115 for Noto and Ragusa.

Those coming from Continental Italy must take highway A3 Salerno-Reggio Calabria and exit on Villa San Giovanni to get to the ferries that go to Messina. From Messina you must get on A18 all the way to Catania.

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