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Where the Hyblaean Mountains gently slope toward the Strait of Sicily, where the light has that particular quality that painters have chased for centuries, lies Marina di Ragusa — one of the most authentic gems on Sicily's southern coast. It is no coincidence that this seaside town has earned the FEE Blue Flag year after year. It is no coincidence that Sicilians themselves — a people notoriously exacting when it comes to their own sea — choose it as their summer destination. And it is no coincidence that, on an island where every kilometre of coastline tells a millennial story, Marina di Ragusa still manages to surprise. ## A town between two souls Marina di Ragusa is a hamlet of the municipality of Ragusa, the provincial capital, located about 25 kilometres inland. This distance is not merely geographical: it bridges two worlds. On one side, the Baroque heights of Ragusa Ibla, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its noble palaces and monumental churches. On the other, the salt air, the nets hung out to dry and the slow rhythm of a village that until a few decades ago lived exclusively from fishing. The ancient heart of Marina is the **Mazzarelli quarter**, the original nucleus of fishermen who for centuries gave life to this community. Narrow alleyways, low whitewashed houses, the scent of salmoriglio mingling with the sea breeze: Mazzarelli is the thread that ties Marina di Ragusa to its deepest roots. [Read the full history of Mazzarelli →](/guida/storia-mazzarelli-borgo-pescatori) ## The beaches The coast around Marina offers a range of seaside experiences for every taste — from equipped beaches to the wildest nature. - [Marina di Ragusa beach →](/guida/spiagge-marina-di-ragusa) — Two kilometres of golden sand, lidi and free beaches - [The Pietre Nere →](/guida/spiagge-pietre-nere) — Volcanic rock and snorkelling ten minutes from the centre - [Punta Secca →](/guida/spiagge-punta-secca) — Montalbano's house and a postcard beach - [Casuzze →](/guida/spiagge-casuzze) — The wild beach between Marina and Punta Secca - [Randello Reserve →](/guida/riserva-randello) — Unspoilt nature in the nature reserve ## At the table The cuisine of Marina di Ragusa is a chapter unto itself. **Raw fish** here is not a dish: it is an institution. Amberjack, Mazara red prawn, tuna — all caught just a few miles from the coast. But the gastronomic tradition intertwines with that of the Hyblaean hinterland: **scacce ragusane**, arancini, cave-aged **Ragusano DOP** cheese. And then there is wine: **Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG**, Sicily's only DOCG, is produced just a few kilometres from here. [Discover where to eat →](/guida/ristoranti-dove-mangiare) ## What to see Marina is not just about the sea. Piazza Duca degli Abruzzi, the Church of Portosalvo, the Tourist Harbour, the Mazzarelli quarter: every corner tells a story. [What to see in Marina →](/guida/cosa-vedere-marina-di-ragusa) ## Baroque within reach Marina di Ragusa is the gateway to **Hyblaean Baroque**, a UNESCO World Heritage. Less than half an hour away: - **Ragusa Ibla** (20 minutes) — The Cathedral of San Giorgio, the Iblean Gardens - **Modica** (30 minutes) — The chocolate capital, the Church of San Giorgio - **Scicli** (25 minutes) — Montalbano's Vigàta - **Donnafugata Castle** (15 minutes) — Neo-Gothic residence with park and maze [Explore Hyblaean Baroque →](/guida/barocco-ibleo-ragusa-modica-scicli) ## Further excursions With a few hours' drive, all of Sicily opens up: - **Noto** (1h 15min) — The other Baroque capital - **Syracuse and Ortigia** (1h 30min) — 2,700 years of history on an island - **Catania and Mount Etna** (1h 45min) — Europe's tallest active volcano - **Agrigento** (2h 30min) — The Greek Valley of the Temples [All excursions →](/guida/escursioni-da-marina-di-ragusa) ## Living Marina In summer, Marina transforms. The Lungomare comes alive with markets, street artists and the fragrance of almond granita. Beach clubs open their terraces for sunset aperitivi. The **Festa del Mare** in August brings music, fireworks and the sea procession of the Madonna. [Nightlife and events →](/guida/vita-notturna-eventi) ## Practical information Marina di Ragusa is easily reached from **Comiso Airport** (20 minutes by car), **Catania Fontanarossa** airport (about 1 hour 30 minutes) or **Palermo** (3 hours 30 minutes). [All practical information →](/guida/info-pratiche-come-arrivare) --- > *Marina di Ragusa is not simply a holiday resort. It is a fragment of authentic Sicily where the sea, history and the table intertwine in a tale that has lasted millennia. Come and discover it.*