Al Buffo 2.Pizza
0.6 km · 8 min on foot
The closest pizzeria among those we checked, on the same street as the pharmacy; evenings, closed on Tuesdays.
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Living the area
Everyday life around the house: where to eat, shop and get things done, beaches nearby and time on the water. Distances are measured by road from the house.
Restaurants
A selection based on location, cuisine and published guides and reviews — not a ranking. Review scores are Google scores (out of 5) as shown on Wanderlog when checked on 13/10/2026; they change over time.
Convenient for the house — Casuzze, Caucana, Punta Secca
Strapizzami
0.8 km · 10 min on foot
Pizza and fish a few minutes from the house, among the most reviewed places in Casuzze; evening opening.
Terrazzo Azzurro Seasonal
0.7 km · 8 min on foot
Seasonal restaurant in the centre of Casuzze, within walking distance (closes for the season at the end of September).
Al Giardino di Bianca
4.0 km · 6 min by car
A garden restaurant inland from Caucana, practical for families and groups.
Pappappero
3.0 km · 35 min on foot · 10 min by bike · 5 min by car
Among the highest average scores in Punta Secca, with Sicilian cooking a street back from the seafront.
Scjabica Cucina Costiera
3.0 km · 35 min on foot · 10 min by bike · 5 min by car
The informal trattoria of chef Joseph Micieli, beside the lighthouse.
A Musciara
3.0 km · 35 min on foot · 10 min by bike · 5 min by car
Fish and pizza under one roof — easy for groups with different tastes; lunch and dinner.
Enzo a Mare
3.0 km · 35 min on foot · 10 min by bike · 5 min by car
The seafront restaurant of Punta Secca associated with the Montalbano TV series.
Special occasions — guides and awards
1 MICHELIN star · €€€€
VotaVota
5.5 km · 8 min by car
The closest Michelin-starred restaurant to the house: a glass dining room facing the sea and a menu built on the day’s catch.
Cited by Gambero Rosso (2023)
Scjabica – Cuoco Pescatore
3.0 km · 35 min on foot · 10 min by bike · 5 min by car
Fishermen’s tradition reinterpreted in one of the old sardine-salting rooms of Punta Secca — the nearest gourmet address to the house.
Cited by Gambero Rosso (2023)
Vossia Il Mare
5.0 km · 7 min by car
Set in an old seafront warehouse, with a wine list rich in natural wines.
Cited by Gambero Rosso (2023)
Marta cucina d’aMare
5.0 km · 7 min by car
A small terrace for sunset and simple cooking based on fresh fish.
Listed by Italia.it
Variis – Cucina in Piazza
5.0 km · 7 min by car
Fish cooking on the main square of Marina di Ragusa, featured by Italy’s official tourism portal.
2 MICHELIN stars · €€€€
Duomo – Ciccio Sultano
30 km · 35 min by car
The most decorated restaurant in the province, in the Baroque heart of Ibla — for a special evening.
1 MICHELIN star · €€€€
Locanda Don Serafino
30 km · 35 min by car
Ibla’s second starred table, a classic choice for a celebration.
MICHELIN Guide · €€
I Banchi
30 km · 35 min by car
The most accessible Michelin-listed address in Ragusa, with bakery and café.
Cafés, pastry shops and gelato
A few addresses for breakfast, an afternoon granita or an evening gelato.
Everyday services
| Name | Service | Address | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmacia del Mare | Pharmacy | Corso Oceano Atlantico 43, Casuzze | 0.6 km · 8 min on foot | Tel. 0932 1838799. Open 9–13 and 15–19 when checked (Oct 2026); check seasonal hours. |
| InCoop Casuzze | Supermarket | Via del Mandorlo 1/A, Casuzze | 0.8 km · 10 min on foot | Tel. 351 707 4990. Opening periods to be checked with the shop. |
| Conad City | Supermarket | Via Caucana 77, Santa Croce Camerina | 5.6 km · 7 min by car | Mon–Sat 8:00–13:30 and 16:30–20:30, Sun 8:30–13:30 (conad.it). |
| Fermata “Casuzze” – Tumino | Bus stop | Casuzze | 0.6 km · 8 min on foot | Line Ragusa – Marina di Ragusa – Punta Secca – Santa Croce Camerina. |
| Farmacia Schembari | Pharmacy | Via Dandolo 13, Marina di Ragusa | 5.1 km · 7 min by car | Tel. 0932 239722. |
| Farmacia Carnazzo | Pharmacy | Via Roma 26, Santa Croce Camerina | 5.6 km · 7 min by car | In the town centre. |
| UniCredit | ATM | Via Benedetto Brin 1, Marina di Ragusa | 5.0 km · 7 min by car | Self-service ATM. |
| BAPR · UniCredit | Banks | Via Roma 11 · Viale della Repubblica 8, Santa Croce Camerina | 5.6 km · 7 min by car | Bank branches in the town centre. |
| Poste Italiane | Post office | Via Pirandello 4, Santa Croce Camerina | 6.0 km · 8 min by car | |
| Enilive | Fuel station | Via Mazzarelli (SP Marina di Ragusa – S. Croce C.) | 5.0 km · 6 min by car | |
| Ospedale Guzzardi | Hospital with A&E | Via Papa Giovanni XXIII 10, Vittoria | 23 km · 30 min by car | Tel. 0932 999111. |
| Ospedale Giovanni Paolo II | Hospital with A&E | Ragusa | 26 km · 30 min by car |
Medical emergencies: call 118. In summer (1 July – 15 September 2026) ASP Ragusa also ran a nurse-led clinic for visitors in Casuzze. Out-of-hours doctor service (continuità assistenziale): Casa della Comunità, Via G. Di Vittorio, Santa Croce Camerina.
Pharmacies on duty: check the notice displayed at each pharmacy, or this listing (not official): farmaciediturno.org
Shopping centre
Of the shopping centres we compared, Le Masserie in Ragusa is the closest by road. It is an indoor mall with more than 50 shops, food outlets, about 1,500 parking spaces, a supervised children’s area and an ATM; open Monday–Saturday 9:00–21:00, Sundays and holidays 10:00–21:00 (official website, checked 13/10/2026). Centro Commerciale Ibleo, also in Ragusa, is slightly further. For everyday shopping, the supermarkets listed above are closer.
| Le Masserie Via Achille Grandi 26, Ragusa | 26 km · 30 min by car |
| Centro Commerciale Ibleo Viale delle Americhe, Ragusa | 28 km · 30 min by car |
Sport and children
- Municipal sports centre in Via delle Sirene, Marina di Ragusa (public, opened in 2022): two tennis courts, two padel courts and one multi-sport court for basketball and five-a-side football. Ask the agency or the centre for current booking arrangements.
- Stazione Padel Marina di Ragusa, Via Don Emanuele Muccio 9: private club with three outdoor padel courts and courses.
- For children: the family-friendly Bandiera Verde beaches of Casuzze, Caucana and Punta Secca, the labyrinth in the park of Donnafugata Castle and the Kaukana archaeological area are all close by.
Via delle Sirene: 5.9 km · 20 min by bike · 8 min by car
Beaches nearby and for day trips
Close to the house
Caucana
1.6 km · 7 min by bike · 5 min by car
Two broad beaches of fine sand with a sandy seabed, next to the Kaukana archaeological area; Bandiera Verde 2026.
Punta Secca
3.0 km · 10 min by bike · 5 min by car
Golden sand framed by low rocks, the lighthouse and Torre Scalambri; the “Marinella” of the Montalbano series; Bandiera Verde 2026.
Marina di Ragusa
5.0 km · 15 min by bike · 7 min by car
A long beach of fine golden sand, gently shelving, with free stretches and beach clubs; Blue Flag and Bandiera Verde 2026.
Punta Braccetto
7.0 km · 25 min by bike · 10 min by car
Three beaches between rocky headlands, popular with divers along the Canalotti reef; loggerhead turtles nest on the long beach towards Randello.
Worth the drive
Randello
11.2 km · 15 min by car
A long wild beach with dunes and pine woods in the Randello state forest; access from the SP85 with parking before the entrance and about 1 km on foot; no services.
Playa Grande
11.1 km · 15 min by car
Fine golden sand between low rocks, near the Irminio river reserve.
Donnalucata
14.1 km · 20 min by car
Wide sandy beaches on either side of the small harbour; its seafront also appears in the Montalbano series.
Sampieri
26 km · 35 min by car
About 2 km of golden sand with dunes and pines, below the ruined Fornace Penna; Blue Flag 2026 (Sampieri-Pisciotto).
Scoglitti
17.6 km · 25 min by car
Several small beaches of light sand and a seafront with fish restaurants; Bandiera Verde 2026.
Boat and RIB hire
Parasail Sicilia
Departures every day in season from the tourist port of Marina di Ragusa (4.4 km from the house). Boats and RIBs that can be driven without a boating licence within 6 nautical miles of the coast, up to 6 people, half or full day; life jackets on board; arrive 20 minutes before departure; a 50% deposit is requested; rescheduling or refund in bad weather (operator’s website, 13/10/2026).
Sicilia Élite
Boarding at the ports of Marina di Ragusa and Scoglitti. Two models (40 hp) can be driven without a licence; larger RIBs require a boating licence; skipper available on request; fuel not included. The operator indicates low season from 15 September to 15 June (operator’s website, 13/10/2026).
Prices and availability change: check directly with the operators.
Sources & photo credits · Checked on 13/10/2026
- Wanderlog (Google ratings)
- Guida MICHELIN – Marina di Ragusa
- Gambero Rosso – costa ragusana (2023)
- Italia.it – Variis
- Farmacie di turno (non ufficiale)
- Conad City Santa Croce Camerina
- Le Masserie
- Centro Ibleo
- Tumino Bus – linea Ragusa–Marina–Punta Secca–S. Croce
- Credito Sportivo – centro sportivo Marina di Ragusa
- Parasail Sicilia
- Sicilia Élite
- FEE – Bandiera Blu 2026
- Quotidiano di Ragusa – ambulatori turistici 2026
- OpenStreetMap routing (distanze)
Parla Real Estate
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