Holiday apartment in Cimillà – Panoramic Route, Baroque and Cave Finds

Cimillà between the Panoramic Route and Hyblean History

Cimillà combines the SP81 Panoramic Route with archaeological and palaeontological finds. The SP81 Panoramic Route is reached at Contrada Cimillà from the SP25 Ragusa Marina, continues via the SP37 towards Camemi and joins the SP25 again. The Relais Cimillà is an old fortified masseria. The drive therefore ends again at the SP25, forming a closed route.

Archaeology, Baroque and Historic Places

In the countryside of Ragusa, in Contrada Cimillà, a settlement from the Early Bronze Age was excavated. The site on the Scifazzo-Cimillà plateau was associated with livestock breeding, grazing and agricultural activities during the Early Bronze Age. Ragusa Ibla, the heart of Hyblean Baroque and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, can be reached from the Relais Cimillà in 10 minutes by car. The Museo Archeologico Ibleo di Ragusa is a museum in the vicinity of Cimillà. The Castello Sortino Trono di Castiglione di Ragusa is a castle in the vicinity of Cimillà. The Palazzo Vescovile Schininà di Sant'Elia is a palace in the vicinity of Cimillà, as is the Palazzo Zacco.

Caves, Coast and Peaks in the Surrounding Area

The Grotta Delle Trabacche is a cave in the immediate vicinity of Cimillà. Spiaggia Donnalucata is a beach in the vicinity of Cimillà. Spiaggia Cava d'Aliga is a beach in the wider regional surroundings of Cimillà. Monte Scannalupi is a peak in the vicinity of Cimillà.

Palaeontological and Neolithic Finds

A karst cave in Contrada Cimillà yielded numerous Pleistocene mammal bones. The dominant fossil remains in Contrada Cimillà came from the dwarf megacerine Megaloceros (Megaceroides) carburangelensis. The Pleistocene mammal remains from Contrada Cimillà belong to the younger faunal association of the Hyblean Plateau. A nearby karst cave in Contrada Cimillà yielded remains of non-endemic mammals as well as Neolithic artefacts. Fragments of Diana-style pottery were recovered from the peripheral Contrada Cimillà. Remains of a hearth were discovered in a cave. Remains of non-endemic animals, associated with Diana-style pottery, were also found in a cave.

Key Points for Planning a Trip to Cimillà

Those combining different interests can weigh up the SP81 Panoramic Route, the Early Bronze Age archaeological site, the cave finds, as well as the beaches and Monte Scannalupi in Cimillà. Ragusa Ibla complements these themes with Hyblean Baroque and can be reached from the Relais Cimillà in 10 minutes by car. For a focus on history, different destinations in Cimillà take centre stage than when planning a trip that includes the coast, caves and peaks.

Discover More Destinations

For further orientation, you can also view Campanella-gianforma, San Filippo, Donnafugata, Puntarazzi, Sampieri, Ragusa, Acate and Santa Croce Camerina.

To the overarching travel overview: Ragusa.