Ragusa district, Sicily, Italy

Places to visit near Modica

Modica is a town in Ragusa district, Sicily, Italy, home to about 41,126 people. Within 50 km by road there are 91 places to visit — 24 forts & heritage, 27 churches, 11 beaches & coast and 5 museums. The must-see places are Duomo di San Pietro (1 km), Museo Casa Natale Salvatore Quasimodo (1 km) and Castello Dei Conti (1 km).

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Modica at a glance

Location
Ragusa district, Sicily, Italy
Population
about 41,126
Coordinates
36.8587° N, 14.7597° E
Places within 50 km
91 (64 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Modica

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Modica: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Modica

79 forts & heritage within 100 km of Modica. The closest is Castello Dei Conti (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Modica

45 churches within 100 km of Modica. The closest is Chiesa del Santissimo Salvatore (1 km); the best-known is Duomo di San Pietro (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Modica

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Modica. The closest is Pietre Nere (21 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Modica

14 museums within 100 km of Modica. The closest is Museo Casa Natale Salvatore Quasimodo (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Modica

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Modica. The closest is Riserva Naturale Macchia Foresta del Fiume Irminio (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Modica

12 caves within 100 km of Modica. The closest is Riparo Sottoroccia (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Modica

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Modica
  2. 1 km Palazzo Dei Mercedari · heritage site, Ragusa
  3. 10 km Giardino Ibleo · park, Ragusa
  4. 9 km Castello Dei Conti · heritage site, Ragusa
  5. 1 km Museo Casa Natale Salvatore Quasimodo · museum, Ragusa
  6. 1 km Duomo di San Pietro · church, Ragusa
  7. 0 km Back to Modica

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    Within 15 km of Modica

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Modica by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2479Castello Dei Conti (1 km)
    Churches2745Chiesa del Santissimo Salvatore (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1118Pietre Nere (21 km)
    Museums514Museo Casa Natale Salvatore Quasimodo (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens712Riserva Naturale Macchia Foresta del Fiume Irminio (22 km)
    Caves1012Riparo Sottoroccia (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints25Monte Raci (19 km)
    Other attractions34Porta Walter (9 km)
    Parks12Giardino Ibleo (9 km)
    Buddhist sites12Ex Monastero del Santissimo Salvatore (35 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Lago Biviere di Lentini (68 km)
    Waterfalls01Oxena Falls (54 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Isolotto di Ognina (58 km)

    Modica: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Modica?

    Duomo di San Pietro (church, about 1 km), Museo Casa Natale Salvatore Quasimodo (museum, about 1 km), Castello Dei Conti (heritage site, about 1 km), Palazzo Dei Mercedari (heritage site, about 1 km), Giardino Ibleo (park, about 9 km), Duomo di San Giorgio (church, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Modica?

    91 places on Spotwander: 24 forts & heritage, 27 churches, 11 beaches & coast, 5 museums, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Modica?

    Castello Dei Conti, about 1 km by road; Palazzo Dei Mercedari (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Modica?

    Chiesa del Santissimo Salvatore, about 1 km by road; San Paolo (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Modica?

    Pietre Nere, about 21 km by road; Porto Turistico Marina di Ragusa (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Modica?

    Start in Modica, visit Palazzo Dei Mercedari, then Giardino Ibleo, then Castello Dei Conti, then Museo Casa Natale Salvatore Quasimodo, then Duomo di San Pietro, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Modica?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Modica

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