Modica
“Where the Baroque meets the authentic flavor of Sicily”
Discovering Modica
Nestled between white stone hills and ancient streets, Modica tells a millennia-long story.
A city of art, culture, and flavors, it is a treasure trove of Sicilian Baroque beauty in all its elegance.
Its majestic churches, ornate palaces, and narrow streets climbing the hillside: every corner of Modica invites you to lose yourself and be surprised. Walking through its alleys, you breathe in an atmosphere suspended between past and present, between tradition and everyday life.
But Modica is not just architecture and art. It is also home to one of Sicily’s most delicious symbols: the famous Modica chocolate, crafted according to an ancient Aztec recipe that still captivates palates around the world today.
Walking through Modica means living an authentic experience made of history, culture and taste. An unmissable stop for those who want to discover the truest and most fascinating soul of South-East Sicily.
Experiences to do
Where to sleep
Where to eat
Services and Producers
Tourist itineraries
Points of interest in Modica
How to get there
By plane
Comiso Airport (CIY) – 40 min from ModicaCatania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) – 1h 30 min from Modica.
From both airports you can continue by rental car, taxi or bus.
By train
Modica is served by the Syracuse–Ragusa–Gela railway line. Daily connections from Catania and Syracuse by regional trains.
Modica station is located a few steps from the historic center.
By boat
Port of Pozzallo
(30 min from Modica)
Maritime connections with Malta via fast catamarans (e.g. Virtu Ferries).
Great option if you’re coming from the Mediterranean.
By Bus
Several bus lines connect Modica with Catania (airport and city), Ragusa, Palermo, and other Sicilian towns; buses arrive at the city terminal.
By car
Modica can be reached via the SS115, with direct connections from Catania, Syracuse and Ragusa.
Useful info
Useful numbers & Infopoint
Municipal police
0932759211
Police
0932453426
0912378654
Ospedale Maggiore
0932448111
Taxi
3334520691
3921027894
Tourist Reception Center
Modica – Piazza Falcone Borsellino
Tourist Reception Center
Modica- Piazza Giacomo Matteoti
