Ragusa Coast day trip from Ragusa or Modica or Scicli
A day trip along the Ragusa Coast from Ragusa, Modica or Scicli: the fishing village of Donnalucata, the seafront promenade and beach of Marina di Ragusa, the late Roman and Byzantine ruins of Kaukana, Punta Secca, with Inspector Montalbano's house on the beach and the lighthouse, ending at the ancient Greek city of Kamarina and its museum. Every stop has a typical visit length.
How long do you have?
Map: 1 days
Ragusa Coast in 1 day
Day 1
Donnalucata seafront
Small fishing village of Scicli with a sandy beach, a little harbour and a quiet seafront walk, livelier on summer evenings.
Marina di Ragusa seafront promenade and beach
Ragusa's seaside resort, a long sandy beach and palm-lined promenade that comes alive on summer evenings with cafés, gelato and strolling families.
Kaukana archaeological park
Remains of a late Roman and Byzantine seaside settlement among the pines, with the foundations of houses and a small church.
Punta Secca: Montalbano's house and the lighthouse
Tiny fishing hamlet where Inspector Montalbano's house in the TV series stands on the beach, by the lighthouse and the harbour.
Kamarina archaeological museum and park
Ruins of Kamarina, the Greek city founded by Syracuse on a low headland over the sea, with a museum of its finds.
Getting there
A car is needed to link the villages along the coast road. Marina di Ragusa is about 30 minutes' drive from Ragusa and Modica, and Donnalucata about 15 minutes from Scicli; Kamarina is about 15 minutes north-west of Punta Secca. AST buses run from Ragusa to Marina di Ragusa, more often in summer.
Staying in Ragusa or Modica or Scicli? This day fits into those city plans, and in the Trip Builder it is one click under each of them.
When to go to Ragusa Coast
June and September are the best months, with warm sea and fewer people. July and August are the high season, hot and crowded, with lively evenings on Marina di Ragusa's promenade. Spring and autumn are quiet and mild, good for walking the beaches and seeing Montalbano's Punta Secca without crowds.
Plan the rest of your trip
- Where to stay: hotels in Ragusa Coast on Booking.com or Trip.com
- Skip-the-line tickets: museums and sights in Ragusa Coast on Tiqets
- Tours and day trips: things to do in Ragusa Coast on GetYourGuide
- Data on arrival: an eSIM for Italy from Airalo
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Tips for Ragusa Coast
- Montalbano's house in Punta Secca is a guesthouse: see it from the beach and the little square, and don't disturb the guests.
- Bring swimming things: the long sandy beaches between Donnalucata and Punta Secca are among the best in the south-east.
- Have fresh fish for lunch in Marina di Ragusa or Donnalucata, and a granita or an arancino on the seafront.
- Kamarina's opening days change from month to month: check the Sicilian archaeological parks' site before planning the day around it.
- Stay on the coast for the sunset: Punta Secca, with its lighthouse and fishing boats, is a short drive back from Kamarina.
Make it your own
Open the guide in Andiamo Places to see every stop on a map with walking directions, move places between days, check opening hours for your dates, and add your own finds. After the trip, your photos become a journal and, if you like, a printed photo book.
Guides are made with the help of AI and public sources such as Wikipedia, and may contain errors. Opening hours and prices change, so check before you go. Spotted a wrong photo, a pin in the wrong place, a missing stop or a better one? Write to andiamotravelapp@gmail.com: the e-mail opens with this guide filled in.
Photo credits
- Donnalucata seafront: Emanuela Meme Giudic…, CC BY 3.0
- Kamarina archaeological museum and park: Davide Mauro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kaukana archaeological park: Gabriele Azzaro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marina di Ragusa seafront promenade and beach: SY67, GFDL
- Punta Secca: Montalbano's house and the lighthouse: YUP l'eclettico, CC BY-SA 3.0
Opening hours change; check before you go. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
