Cava d'Ispica
A limestone gorge about 13 km long between Modica and Ispica, its cliffs covered with prehistoric tombs, Christian burial caves and medieval rock dwellings.
The Cava d'Ispica gorge stretches for about 13 km. People have carved caves into its cliffs since prehistoric times, leaving Bronze Age tombs, early Christian underground burial chambers at Larderia, Byzantine chapels, and medieval cave villages that remained in use until around the 1693 earthquake. The archaeological park at the northern end (on the Modica side) has trails and cave viewpoints, with admission of about 4 euros. At the southern end, Parco della Forza has a tunnel with a 'hundred-step' staircase. It pairs well with a half-day in Modica, and you will need a car.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–18:30 (varies by season)