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Christmas Magic comes back to Ragusa Ibla

From 6 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 6 December to 6 January
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to the Christmas Village

Santa Claus awaits you in an enchanted place, where Christmas dreams come true. If you don't know where to post your letter, don't worry: in the Village you'll also find a post office and plenty of elves ready to help.

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Ready to discover what awaits you this Christmas in Ibla?

This year, there will be no shortage of surprises, with the enchanting Christmas Village, traveling shows, evocative nativity scenes, markets where you can browse the scents and colors, and much more. A blend of magical moments to experience step by step, together with your family, friends, or whoever you choose to bring with you to Christmas in Ibla.

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
Visit the Living Nativity of Ancient Crafts

Ancient traditions will be revived, transforming Ibla into a small village of times gone by. Strolling through the scenes, you'll be able to observe firsthand how people once worked, discover ancient customs and traditions, and feel part of a living picture that unites faith, culture, and the memory of the area.

Ticket Living Nativity

Fairytale attractions

The Christmas Village

An enchanting Christmas Village where you can immerse yourself in dreamy themed areas, listen to Santa's stories, meet the wandering elves and discover many other magical surprises.

San Vincenzo Ferreri, from 6 December 2025 to 6 January 2026

The Christmas markets

The captivating aroma of nougat, mucatoli, cassatelle ragusane, and mulled wine will fill the air of the Christmas markets in Ragusa Ibla, creating a warm, welcoming, and above all sweet atmosphere. Alongside the most delicious holiday flavors, you'll also discover local delicacies and DOP products from the Iblei Mountains, to sample and take home with you to experience Christmas through the most authentic scents and flavors of our land.

Giardino Ibleo, from 6 December 2025 to 6 January 2026

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.

Giardino Ibleo, from 6 December 2025 to 6 January 2026

The Street of Nativity Scenes

Numerous nativity scenes will tell the magic of Christmas through precious details, plays of light, and timeless atmospheres. With evocative settings and traditions brought to life, these works will enchant anyone who stops to admire them. You can discover:

  • The Nativity Scene Exhibition
  • The Monumental Nativity Scene by Maestro Criscione
  • The "Madonna Giving Birth" Nativity Scene
  • The Contemporary Nativity Scene by Carmelo Scalone
  • The Sicilian Nativity Scene

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

The carousel of hourses

For the first time, Christmas in Ibla hosts the traditional Giostra dei Cavalli (Carousel of Horses): a timeless attraction designed to entertain the little ones and bring back childhood memories for adults. A timeless classic that will give you a moment of pure lightheartedness in the heart of Christmas.

Piazza G.B. Odierna, from December 13th 2025 to January 6th 2026

Luminous water games

Jets and spouts of water light up with colors and reflections, transforming the evening into a spectacle of moving lights. A magical spot where you can stop, marvel, and take a souvenir photo.

Giardino Ibleo, dal 6 dicembre 2025 al 6 gennaio 2026

Living Nativity of ancient crafts

Ancient traditions will be revived, transforming Ibla into a small village of times gone by. Strolling through the scenes, you'll be able to observe firsthand how people once worked, discover ancient customs and traditions, and feel part of a living picture that unites faith, culture, and the memory of the area.

Piazza Duomo, from December 6 2025 to January 6 2026

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.

Piazza Duomo, from 6 December 2025 to 6 January 2026

How to reach
Ragusa Ibla

Green Line
From 1/12 to 7/01/2026 • Every day - from 4pm to 1.20am

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

Terminus: Ss. Trovato (end of via Ottaviano)

Red Line
From 1/12 to 7/01/2026 • Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and non-working days - from 6.15pm to 00.15am

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

Terminus: Giardini Iblei

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 23:15

Departure: Scalo Merci - Terminal

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.

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