Via Vanella, 181, Modica

The cluster sits on the Hyblean (Monti Iblei) plateau and its dissected limestone terrain of valleys and ravines. The coastline of southeastern Sicily with sandy beaches and small fishing hamlets (Marina di Modica, Sampieri are in the coastal strip to the south/southeast) lies within the local area. The Cava d'Ispica ravine and archaeological site is in the surrounding countryside and is a local landscape and heritage feature. There are no ski lifts nearby (the only skiing in the region is on Mount Etna, considerably farther). The nearest provincial capital and largest town in everyday reach is Ragusa, which supplies larger shops, hospital and administrative services; nearer small towns include Scicli and Ispica. Modica is one of the Late Baroque towns of the Val di Noto listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The area is known regionally for its Baroque architecture and for Modica-style chocolate made by traditional methods.