This place has breathtaking views but the stairs are long. Avoid them if you have an elderly person or a push chair .
Amazing place, but is not actually fitted for elderly people - the best view is from high stairs that is quite a big challenge to climb
Small cute town with a lot of history. Stores close down around lunch time for a few hours. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Lots of great dining options to sit outside and people watch. My family and I stayed in town here in Ragusa Ibla at a small bed and breakfast and thankfully had family from Ragusa to help show us around. Even though we stayed here we did a lot of traveling and visited nearby towns (Marina di Ragusa, Siracusa and Modica). If you want to visit these nearby towns I would recommend a rental car if you do not have someone to drive you around.
This city (also set of the famous Commissario Montalbano), is a gem to visit. All in white stones goes up, where you have the chance to see a great view at the top. Really worth visit and have a walk around.
....if you're listening. Anyway, well worth the visit. Never mind the Montalbano draw, this is a really striking place to visit.
We went to see Ragusa Ibla because of Montalbano. A very strange and differentvisit and town. Very run down with no traffic or people except for tourists. We have travelled a lot but never seen anything like it. It´s not picturesque rather ugly.Walk around it and see the views. Don´t miss the difference between Ragusa and Ragusa Ibla.Ibla is quite an experience, almost like a ghosttown.
A baroque town on a hill, with winding cobblestone "streets", ever narrower alleys, balconies with flowers, great views, beautiful surroundings, friendly people, and a small downtown with several good restaurants.
Easy to "do" in one day. Lots of palazzi and churches to gape at -- many are decrepit but that is part of this town's charm. Recommend spending two nights to enjoy the local eateries.
Ragusa, like Noto, was rebuilt following the earthquake of 1693. The hilly location provides many steep lanes leading to unexpected views and structures. The Cathedral is a beautiful structure. The town is very walkable. Good food including an excellent gelato stand.
Thus was certainly a tasty & different treat! The moscato gelato was superb, not overpowering but leaving a hint of the sweet wine flavor. Try it when you come. It's truly divine!