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Ragusa Ibla lights up with magic

From 7 December to 6 January, the small village of Ibleo Baroque becomes the perfect setting to experience the enchantment of Christmas. Sparkling lights, atmospheric markets, music, unforgettable experiences, and an enchanting Christmas Village await you with a program full of surprises, designed for young and old.

Ragusa Ibla
What to visit
From 7 December to 6 January
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to the Christmas Village

An enchanting Christmas Village with Santa Claus' Post Office, the Christmas Train, the Toy Factory, a giant tree, storyteller elves and many other wonders.

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Dear friends, the magic in Ibla is already a reality!

Here is the complete program with many marvels: the enchanting Father Christmas village, enthralling travelling shows, evocative nativity scenes, markets to browse through, and an infinite number of magical moments to be experienced in the company of the whole family and beyond.

Enjoy the magic of the Christmas Village

The Christmas Village awaits you inside a suggestive deconsecrated church, turned into an enchanted place where every Christmas dream comes to life.
Santa Claus is ready to welcome young and old to his cozy home, surrounded by his team of industrious elves!

You will also find:
A Toy Factory, where the elves work tirelessly;
A Magic Post Office, to mail your letters;
Santa's Train, for a journey into the heart of Christmas magic.

Ticket Christmas Village

Fairytale attractions

The Christmas Village

An enchanting Christmas Village with Santa's Post Office, the Christmas Train, the Toy Factory, a giant tree, storytelling elves, and many other wonders.

San Vincenzo Ferreri, from 7 December 2024 to 6 January 2025

The Christmas markets

The delicious scent of nougats, mucatoli, cassatelle ragusane, mulled wine, and other delicacies of the Christmas tradition will excite the air at the Ragusa Ibla Christmas markets. A magical and welcoming atmosphere, ready to fill the hearts of young and old with sweetness.

San Vincenzo Ferreri, from 7 December 2024 to 6 January 2025

The Enchanted Garden

Sparking lights will illuminate every corner of the Hyblaean Garden, creating a fairy-tale setting that will be even more exciting. An elf who is wandering will assist young and old people in discovering Christmas markets located on the most enchanting paths of the villa.

San Vincenzo Ferreri, from 7 December 2024 to 6 January 2025

The Street of Nativity Scenes

The magic of Christmas will be captured in three magnificent nativity scenes through precious details and timeless atmospheres. These settings will enchant those who admire them with their portrayal of light, evocative scenery, and traditions.

San Vincenzo Ferreri, from 7 December 2024 to 6 January 2025

Santa's Train

Ragusa Ibla's baroque train will be turned into Father Christmas's magical train, and it will take young and old alike on a magical journey through the village streets. Thanks to its decorations and Christmas atmosphere, it will be the perfect way to experience the magic of Christmas through lights, colors, and timeless wonders.

San Vincenzo Ferreri, from 7 December 2024 to 6 January 2025

How to reach
Ragusa Ibla

Green Line Hybus
31/12 • Every 20 minutes - from 18pm to 4.00am - 1, 4, 5, 6/01 • Every 20 minutes - from 4pm to 1.40am

Departure: Piazza Popolo Ragusa (in front of the railway station square)

Terminus: Ss. Trovato (end of via Ottaviano)

Red Line Hybus
28-29/12 - 1, 4, 5, 6/01 • Every 30 minutes - from 7:15pm to 1.40am

Departure: Piazza Popolo Ragusa (in front of the railway station square)

Terminus: Ss. Trovato (fine via Ottaviano)

Line 1 - daily
Ogni 45 minuti - dalle 07:00 alle 20:30
Line 2 - daily
Ogni 45 minuti - dalle 07:15 alle 20:00
Line 3 - daily
Ogni 45 minuti - dalle 07:30 alle 23:45

Departure: Nodo Zama

Terminus: Giardini Iblei

For all stops, timetables and tickets visit the website
www.etnatrasporti.it or download the RagusaBUS App

Cars

It is possible to park in the blue striped car parks along the perimeter of the "ring road"(Via avv. G. Ottaviano with laughter from via Pescheria, Largo Camerina, via del Mercato) and in the "Giardini iblei" car park.

There are also white striped car parks for free parking (Via avv. G. Ottaviano, Via di Quattro, Largo San Paolo).

The indicated rest areas are located outside the restricted traffic zone and are therefore always accessible.

Two ancient routes are available

1

8 min.

Staircase Santa Maria delle Scale:

from via 24 Maggio at the corner of Corso Mazzini (Ragusa Centre) to Piazza Repubblica (Ragusa Ibla) in 8 minutes on foot.

2

6 min.

Staircase Carmine:

da Pizza Carmine (Ragusa Centro) a via San Paolo (Ragusa Ibla) in 6 minuti a piedi.