Amazing location in Modica, just off the main street where there are great cafes for aperitifs etc., but quiet enough in the evenings. Great views over lower Modica, close to the tour train, easy parking. We loved having the outdoor mini kitchen and enjoying the views in the evening, listening to the church bells and the buzz of the town. Very clean, keeps cool in summer, has everything you need to cook, plus beach towels and umbrella, good storage for clothes. Modica is very hilly - if you want to be near places for breakfast and dinner then this is the ultimate location, does not get any better! We did not want to leave this apartment or Modica.
Thanks again - we would always come back here if we come back to Modica!!!
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The best beach by far is Randello - there is limited parking at the entrance but we always found a spot. 10-15 min walk through a pine forest, possible to get a super quiet spot on the beach even at it's busiest. (we also tried Marina di Modica and Granelli but they were not comparable to Randello)
It helps a lot if you can speak some basic Italian as many people do not speak English, German or French - often necessary to make reservations for dinner
Our restaurant/food recommendations would be:
Trattoria Il Girasole - great service, really cheap authentic Modican food, great wine (get the Anthilla!)
Caffè del'Arte - really lovely people, great granita with Brioche, great aperitifs (house aperitif is awesome)
Sapori DOC di Modica Gabriella - wine shop and small plates directly near the apartment
Niria Fritt Food - gets busy but worth trying the fried seafood plate, pizza is also nice!
Casa Del Formaggio - really friendly service and amazing cheese (better than in the supermarkets) and local produce selection
We also tried Accursio Radici, the sister restaurant to the Michelin restaurant of the same name. Definitely not worth it, service quite rude and slow, food no better than what is cooked everywhere else in Modica but 2-3-4 times the price.