Food festivals and events in Ragusa Iblea 2026
“Modica and Ragusa, twin villages bursting with the intense flavors of artisanal chocolate and ragusano cheese.”
Chocolate and Ragusano
Cioccolato di Modica is the only chocolate in Europe made using the cold-working Aztec technique.
Ragusa Ibla has over 50 churches within less than 1 km².
Discovering the territory
Products, traditions and culture that make this land unique
Prodotti del Territorio
Olio Monti Iblei
Extra virgin olive oil from the Monti Iblei mountains with a fruity character.
Fava Cottoia di Modica
Local fava bean variety that cooks quickly.
Piatti della Tradizione
Tradizioni e Cultura
Patrimoni UNESCO
Late Baroque Towns: Ragusa, Modica, Scicli
Masterpieces of baroque architecture in Val di Noto.
Patrimonio CulturaleTradizioni Popolari
Madonna Vasa Vasa
A suggestive ritual during Holy Week in Modica.
Festa di San Giorgio
Ragusa Ibla's patron saint celebration featuring the procession up to the Cathedral.
Personaggi Illustri
Salvatore Quasimodo
Nobel Prize-winning PoetBorn in Modica in 1901, he won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1959.
Lo Sapevi Che…
“The Ragusa region is the filming location for the popular series 'Il Commissario Montalbano'.”
Domande Frequenti
1What PDO and PGI products can be found in Ragusa Iblea?expand_more
Ragusa Iblea is home to 4 protected designation products, including: Cioccolato di Modica (PGI), Ragusano (PDO), Olio Monti Iblei (PDO), and Fava Cottoia di Modica (Slow Food Presidium).
2What should I eat in Ragusa Iblea?expand_more
Signature dishes of Ragusa Iblea include: Scaccia ragusana, Mpanatigghi di Modica, and Lolli co' favi. Each dish tells the story of the region's gastronomic heritage.
3What UNESCO World Heritage sites are in Ragusa Iblea?expand_more
Ragusa Iblea is home to one UNESCO World Heritage site: Late Baroque Towns: Ragusa, Modica, Scicli (Cultural, 2002).
4What are the most famous food festivals in Ragusa Iblea?expand_more
Major festivals and events in Ragusa Iblea include: ChocoModica (Modica, October-November); Ibla Buskers (Ragusa Ibla, October); and Sagra della Cipolla (Giarratana, August 14).
5Who organizes the food festivals in Ragusa Iblea?expand_more
Food festivals in Ragusa Iblea are organized by local communities including the Consorzio Cioccolato di Modica and Pro Loco Ragusa Ibla. These local associations serve as guardians of the territory's gastronomic traditions.