Stumbled into Inspector Montalbano’s Sicily—and fell for it. From espresso on the Punta Secca terrace to Ragusa Ibla’s lanes, Modica’s chocolate, Scicli’s “police station,” and Noto’s golden glow, this photo-led wander shows why fans (and newcomers) swoon.

Sicily may be renowned for baroque architecture, beaches, and Mount Etna, but if you visit there in December, you'll find it's also famous for chocolate. Chocomodica, a chocolate festival for chocolate lovers. Plus, get a bonus recipe here.

Looking for a base in Modica’s old town? Gioietta Ospitalità delivers calm, design-forward rooms, a city-view terrace/balconies for golden-hour photos, and a super-walkable location close to eateries and sights—perfect for exploring southeast Sicily.