Modica, The Sweet Emotions of Sicily

Land of Chocolate and Passion

Modica, in its splendid setting among the Sicilian hills, is a city that captures the soul with its artisanal chocolate and warm-hearted people. The winding streets and baroque palaces narrate ancient stories of tradition and devotion, while the scent of artisanal chocolate invites you to explore and savor every corner of this Sicilian gem.

We highly recommend a visit to the Chocolate Museum.

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The Authentic Flavors of Modica

Modica is not only a destination for the eyes but also for the palate, where each bite is an immersion in the culture and culinary history of Sicily, leaving you with an indelible memory of authentic flavors and traditions rooted in the heart of the island.

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The Baroque Treasures of Sicily

Welcome to Modica, the pulsating heart of baroque Sicily, where history and art merge in a triumph of beauty and tradition. With its majestic churches, elegant palaces, and cobblestone streets, Modica is a true treasure trove of baroque marvels, ready to enchant every visitor.
Beyond architecture, Modica is alive with its traditions. Religious festivals, processions, and celebrations, such as the Feast of San Giorgio, will offer you an engaging experience where faith and baroque culture shape a kaleidoscope of colors and sounds.

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Wines of Modica Between History and Taste

Modica, known for its exquisite chocolate and extraordinary baroque heritage, is also a land of excellent wines. With our itineraries, you can explore the hills surrounding the city, visit historic wineries, and taste the best local wines, including the robust Nero d’Avola and the fresh Frappato, thus experiencing an authentic and unforgettable adventure.

Nearby Modica

Cities in the Surroundings

Each Sicilian city is a mosaic of history, culture, and traditions, where every stone tells million-year-old stories and every corner reveals the authentic beauty of the island.

Osteria Ricotta & Co

From the love of Concetta and Eliseo for the land and traditions come unique dishes, handmade with local and high-quality ingredients.

Osteria delle 5 Vie

A crossroads of five streets, immersed in nature, with typical Modican stone and dry walls, where price and quality are excellent.

Osteria of Lost Flavors

The atmosphere, hospitality, and ancient recipes: the typical ingredients of Sicilian tradition proudly carried on by the Muriana family.

Ristorante Corallo Food & Beach

A Fish Restaurant and Beach in Marina di Modica, a unique seaside location to taste always fresh and cooked fish dishes.

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Duomo di San Giorgio

The Duomo di San Giorgio is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was built starting in 1702 and completed in 1842.

The Chocolate Museum

The chocolatiers of the Modica Chocolate Protection Consortium offer chocolate tastings, while passionate guides animate and illustrate the museum sections.

Duomo di San Pietro

The Duomo di San Pietro is a baroque masterpiece with an imposing facade adorned with statues of the apostles and an interior rich in artistic decorations.

Birthplace of Salvatore Quasimodo

The birthplace of Salvatore Quasimodo is literally the house where he was born and lived for the first 5 days of his life.

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Cantina Giasira

A visit to the winery and a walk among the vineyards offer a unique opportunity: to get to know the territory, admire nature, and taste wines right at the production site.

Cantina Rudinì

With over 200 hectares of vineyards, Rudinì offers excellent wines that meet market demands and honor local tradition.

Cantina Cos

Adopts biodynamic agriculture and cultivates vineyards using natural techniques, committing to phytodepuration and composting without chemicals.

Zisola Winery

The estate is located in South-Eastern Sicily, the birthplace of Nero d’Avola, just steps from Noto, renowned for its baroque buildings and UNESCO World Heritage status.

Ragusa Ibla

The oldest part of Ragusa is a fascinating treasure of baroque churches and panoramic gardens, telling the millennial history of the city.

Scicli

Full of historic churches, sumptuous palaces, and characteristic streets, this city has provided the set for numerous scenes from “Il Commissario Montalbano,” alongside Modica.

Noto

Regarded as the capital of Baroque, this city is a treasure trove of evidence that tells of bygone eras.

Syracuse - Ortigia

This Sicilian jewel mixes history, culture, and tradition, offering a unique atmosphere where Greek and Roman past intertwine with Mediterranean charm.

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We had a great stay in Modica. The apartment is unique and well decorated and has all of the essentials. The bedrooms are large and with 2 bathrooms was perfect for four people. The bedrooms are large and the beds comfortable. As for the position, the apartment is about half way up one side of the valley looking out at the duomo of San Giorgio. We were lucky enough to be there during the festival of San Giorgio and could watch the peak of the festival from the apartment.As mentioned by other reviews, the apartment requires some steep hills/stairs to access it. This is true of much of exploring Modica but this is worth keeping in mind if you’re not up for it. When welcoming us the hosts guided us to parking nearby the flat and it was very useful.Overall we had a lovely stay here and highly recommend the location, the apartment, and the hosts.

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Grazie Geoff siamo stati felici di avervi ospitato e che abbiate apprezzato la Dimora Enricuzzo, siete stati degli ospiti eccellenti!
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We had a fantastic three-week stay at Dimora Enricuzzo with our 9-month-old. The house is very spacious with plenty of floor space, and we were able to borrow both a baby cot and a high chair. The layout with bedrooms at opposite ends is perfect for undisturbed sleep, and we loved the large, enclosed terrace. We also highly recommend making use of the in-house services; having someone come over to cook local dishes and receiving a massage at the house were wonderful experiences.Don’t let the stairs in Modica scare you! While there are about 40 steps from the house to the road where you must carry the stroller, the rest of the way to the main street is accessible. It’s steep, so it requires some fitness, but it’s very doable. We recommend bringing both a stroller and a baby carrier to see everything.A tip for newcomers: Let the host guide you to the parking spot the first time—it was a huge help arriving at night. Once you know the way, it’s easy.We visited many spots in Sicily,

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Grazie Rasmus, siamo stati felici di ospitarvi e che abbiate apprezzato l’esperienza del soggiorno presso la Dimora Enricuzzo, usufruendo dei servizi esclusivi che la Dimora offre, come lo chef a domicilio e la massaggiatrice.Buon rientro a casa!
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Beautiful location, view, well designed, peaceful, clean and very spacious. Good experience for all traveler.

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Grazie Maher è stato per noi un piacere ospitare persone eccellenti come voi!Vi auguriamo buon rientro!
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Our apartment was very beautiful and looked exactly like the pictures. Modica is a very beautiful city with lots of incredible places to visit. The restaurants were fantastic. We stayed for 5 nights and enjoyed every minute (once you get used to the driving and parking in Sicily). lolWe highly recommend staying at Henry's place.G. Grady

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Grazie Glenn, per noi è stato un piacere che abbiate soggiornato presso la nostra Dimora Enricuzzo e ci auguriamo di potervi avere ancora come ospiti.Buona fortuna!
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Abbiamo trascorso un'esperienza meravigliosa soggiornando in questa splendida location. Arredata con cura ed attenzione in ogni minimo particolare.Abbiamo scelto questa location per poter trascorrere una settimana in totale relax ed essendo l'epicentro di tante località turistiche del sud della Sicilia, le abbiamo potute visitare agevolmente. Il pezzo forte della casa è la suite "la grotta" con la vasca idromassaggio, dove potersi rilassare dopo una giornata di mare. L'host ed il co-host impeccabili in ogni nostra richiesta, dalle informazioni generali alle più dettagliate, poi un plauso alla Sig.ra Maria che ci ha accolti e ci ha dato tantissime informazioni su cosa vedere nei dintorni e dove mangiare prelibatezze del posto. La consiglio a chiunque voglia visitare queste meravigliose città.

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Grazie per aver soggiornato presso la Dimora Enricuzzo!Saremo lieti di potervi ospitare nuovamente.Henry
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This is a great spot for exploring Modica and other close by spots such as Ragusa and Scicli. Hosts were super responsive and helpful, but even with all the help, the place is quite difficult to locate. If you are thinking about coming here by car, I would strongly recommend going to Corso Umberto (the main street of the town) rather than trying to find the free parking in the upper town, upon arrival. The place is beautifully decorated, on a quiet vicolo far from the crowds. Looks just like the photos, and the hot tub was a great addition to the place. The kitchen is equipped well for breakfast and snacks, but might be a little under-equipped if you wanted to consider cooking a dinner ~ but with so many great local restaurants, why even worry about that? A great stay overall, but the arrival definitely was a difficult start. Not the fault of the host, though.
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Beautiful place to be, ideally located, just a few stairs away from the middle of Modica, with some limitations on the view from the property. All fine from our perspective. We enjoyed our stay very much. Modica is a good starting point for journeys to Noto valley and a little quieter than Noto or Ragusa.

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Grazie Gerd, siamo stati felici di avervi avuto come ospiti ed anche che sia stata di vostro gradimento la nostra Dimora Enricuzzo.Grazie e buon rientro! Henry e Sonia
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Eine unglaublich schöne Wohnung mitten in Modicas Altstadt, so etwas Außergewöhnliches sucht man sehr lange. Klimatisiert und vollausgestattet kann man auch gemütliche Zeit in der Wohnung verbringen. Die Wohnung ist nicht ganz so leicht zu erreichen, weil die Parkplätze etwas außerhalb liegen (bzw. liegen müssen). Weil Modica sehr schön auf zwei Hügelseiten liegt, gibt es in den Altstadt Gassen viele Treppen, die ggfs nicht so leicht mit kleinen Kindern oder älteren Personen zu machen sind (unsere beiden Kinder waren 12 und 9 zu der Zeit, das ging super). Modica war für uns ein absolutes Sizilien Highlight gewesen, die Stadt ist nicht übertouristisch voll (wie zB Taormina), aber wunderschön und zugleich lokal authentisch. Würde sofort wieder hinfahren. Sonia und Henry waren genauso perfekte Vermieter wie ihre Wohnung, jede Anfrage wurde sofort geklärt und wir haben noch tolle Tips bekommen.
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Mit viel Liebe zum Detail eingerichtete Wohnung, sehr bequeme Betten und wunderschöne Bettwäsche!Die Wohnung ist, typisch für diese Gegend,verwinkelt gelegen. Es hat viele Treppen zur Wohnung, was aber für Menschen mit guter Gesundheit und guter Kondition kein Problem ist!Gemütliche Bars für den morgendlichen Cappuccino & den abendlichen Apero hat es genügend…Ein wenig Treppen steigen und in die seitlichen Gassen spähen lohnt sich auch dort.
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È stata un’esperienza meravigliosa, la dimora è curata sapientemente nei minimi dettagli, nulla è lasciato al caso. Ci siamo rilassati nella splendida jacuzzi dopo una giornata passata ad immergerci tra le delizie enogastronomiche e culturali di questo angolo di Sicilia. Henry ha risposto prontamente ad ogni nostra domanda. L’assistenza è stata eccellente, consiglio vivamente di soggiornare in questa stupenda dimora e, data l’esperienza ci tornerò sicuramente!

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La ringraziamo per la sua recensione e per aver apprezzato il lavoro per rendere la Dimora Enricuzzo un oggetto unico.Buon rientro!

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