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Quick summary
Country
Italy
Continent
Europe
Airport
CIY
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Time zone
UTC+1 (UTC+2 during daylight saving time)
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The south-east Sicily airport, next to Ragusa and the Baroque towns
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Airport and getting there
A former military airfield turned civil airport
Comiso Airport Pio La Torre (CIY)
CIY airport lies 5 kilometres north of Comiso and about 15 kilometres from Ragusa, according to English and Spanish Wikipedia. A former military airfield that became a NATO base in the 1980s, it was converted into a civil airport: works from 2004 to 2008, a first civil flight on 30 April 2007 and opening to commercial traffic on 30 May 2013, according to English and German Wikipedia. It has been named after Pio La Torre since 2014. We name no airline, timetable or fare: these change and could not be confirmed from an open official source.
Cautious information: flight connections, timetables and fares vary with the season; check them with the carriers before you travel. SniperAir monitors flight prices but sells nothing.
Catania-Fontanarossa airport, 90 to 100 kilometres away according to English Wikivoyage and German Wikipedia, offers a wider choice of flights and is the more common alternative; compare both. English Wikivoyage noted in 2018 that there was no bus to Comiso airport and that cars could be rented on site: check the situation before you go.
To reach Ragusa, allow 22 kilometres from Comiso. A train links Comiso with Ragusa in about thirty minutes according to English Wikipedia, on the Syracuse-Ragusa-Gela line, but English Wikivoyage says there is no Sunday service: check timetables. Entry rules follow Italy and depend on your nationality: check official sources.
Landmarks and highlights
Baroque towns rebuilt after the 1693 earthquake
Comiso, a town of about 30,000 people rebuilt on the same spot after the 1693 earthquake, is a base for exploring the Baroque of south-east Sicily. Ragusa, Modica, Noto and five other towns have been on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 2002 as the Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto. The places below are illustrated; others are described in text.
The Duomo di San Giorgio in Ragusa Ibla
At the heart of Ibla, the lower town of Ragusa, the Duomo di San Giorgio is a jewel of Baroque architecture according to English Wikivoyage: a golden facade with a tall dome at the top of a great exterior staircase. French Wikipedia credits the architect Gagliardi. The feast of St George, patron of Ibla, falls every year on 23 April.
The roofs of Ibla
Ibla stretches along a ridge between two deep gorges, with its Baroque churches and stepped lanes. English Wikivoyage warns that exploring Ragusa means plenty of slopes and steps. The old town holds most of the sights and the better atmosphere.
A hill district between two ravines
Ragusa is built on a limestone hill between two valleys: the upper town, Ragusa Superiore, and the lower town, Ibla, linked by several bridges, among them the 18th-century Ponte dei Cappuccini according to French and Spanish Wikipedia. After 1693 the rebuilding kept the medieval street pattern of Ibla and laid out a grid town higher up.
Baroque lit at night
In the evening the Baroque domes and bell towers are lit above the roofs. Ibla's streets are explored on foot; in Ragusa, piano concerts and organ festivals fill the churches from May to November, says English Wikivoyage.
Modica and its staircase
In Modica, the cathedral of San Giorgio, rebuilt after 1693, towers over the town at the top of a great staircase: Spanish Wikipedia counts 164 steps, English Wikipedia says 300. The town is also known for its chocolate made to an ancient Aztec-derived recipe and as the birthplace of the poet Salvatore Quasimodo, Nobel laureate in literature in 1959.
In Comiso itself, the Naselli castle of Byzantine origin, the Roman baths with 2nd-century mosaics, the 13th-century church of San Francesco and the Annunziata basilica with its 1772-1773 Baroque facade can be seen in half a day. In Noto, the cathedral of San Nicolò, completed in 1776 according to English Wikipedia, and the May Infiorata flower festival complete the circuit.
Museums and culture
Archaeology, palaces and traditions of the Val di Noto
Iblean Archaeological Museum in Ragusa
In Ragusa Superiore, the Museo Archeologico Ibleo has six sections devoted to finds from prehistory to late antiquity, according to Spanish Wikipedia. We give no opening hours or prices: check them before you go.
Roman baths and Naselli castle in Comiso
Comiso keeps the remains of Roman-era baths with 2nd-century mosaics and the Naselli castle, a former octagonal fortress of Byzantine origin renovated in the 14th century, according to English Wikipedia. Visiting conditions change: ask the municipality.
Recent history and living heritage
The former air base hosted American missiles in the 1980s and a women's peace camp in 1983, according to English Wikipedia, before its conversion. In Modica, the Mercedari palace houses a museum and a library, says English Wikipedia.
Food and drink
Modica chocolate, ragusano cheese and local produce
Specialities
Modica chocolate, made to an ancient Aztec-derived recipe, is the best-known speciality according to French and English Wikipedia. Ragusano, the typical cheese of the Ragusa province, completes the table, according to French Wikipedia.
Produce of the land
The area around Comiso lives on vines and vegetables, according to French and German Wikipedia. We do not detail other dishes that could not be cross-checked.
Where to eat
We name no restaurants or prices because they were not cross-checked. The lanes of Ibla have many restaurants; ask the tourist office in Ragusa near Piazza della Repubblica.
Getting around
Car, train and bus between the towns
By car
A hire car is useful for linking Comiso, Ragusa, Modica and Donnafugata castle, about 15 kilometres from Ragusa according to German Wikivoyage. State roads connect the towns of the region.
By train and bus
The Syracuse-Ragusa-Gela train serves several towns of the region, including Modica and Noto, but does not run on Sundays according to English Wikivoyage. In Ragusa, AST buses serve the upper town and Ibla; check timetables.
On foot
The heart of Ibla and the centre of Comiso are explored on foot; bring good shoes for the steps and slopes of Ragusa.
Budget and precautions
A Baroque destination, prices to compare
Price level
We give no figures for meals, lodging or entry fees because they could not be cross-checked on two independent sources.
Transport
The most variable cost is the flight to CIY or to Catania. SniperAir monitors flight prices and compares them with the route history; it does not sell or book tickets.
Precautions
The region is seismic: the great earthquake of 1693 destroyed much of the towns, according to Wikipedia. Entry rules for Italy depend on your nationality: check official sources before booking.
When to go
A Mediterranean climate, spring and autumn at their best
Winter (December to February)
A quiet season for visiting churches and museums under cover; check connections and opening hours, which are reduced.
Spring (March to May)
A good time for walking Ibla's lanes; the Noto Infiorata takes place in May according to English Wikipedia.
Summer (June to August)
The hot season: visit early in the morning or in the evening and carry water for the stairs of Modica and Ibla.
Autumn (September to November)
Milder temperatures and cultural events, such as Ibla's street artists in October according to English Wikivoyage.
We have no cross-checked temperature figures for Comiso. The region has a Mediterranean climate; check forecasts before booking your flight and visits.
By length of stay
What to do around Comiso depending on how long you stay
The essentials
A day in Ragusa Ibla: the Duomo di San Giorgio, the lanes and the Giardini Iblei.
Modica and Noto
Modica and its chocolate, then the cathedral of Noto and its Baroque centre.
At your own pace
Comiso and its castle, Donnafugata castle and a visit to Ragusa's museums.
In pictures
Comiso and Sicilian Baroque in pictures
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about flights to Comiso
How do I get to Comiso?
By plane to CIY airport, or to Catania and then by road or train. Check connections before booking.
Which airport do I need for Ragusa?
Comiso airport (CIY), about 15 km from Ragusa, or Catania airport, about 100 km away.
What is there to see around Comiso?
Ragusa Ibla and its Duomo di San Giorgio, Modica and its cathedral, Noto and its cathedral, Donnafugata castle and the Naselli castle in Comiso.
Are the Baroque towns listed?
Yes. Ragusa, Modica, Noto and five other towns of the Val di Noto have been on UNESCO's World Heritage list since 2002.
What should I taste in the region?
Modica chocolate, ragusano cheese and the vegetables and wines of the surroundings.
When is the best time to visit south-east Sicily?
Spring and autumn are more pleasant for walking the sloping lanes; summer is hot. Check forecasts before you go.
How much does a trip to Comiso usually cost?
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