Iblei Mountains – Sicily: plateaus furrowed by quarries, dry stone walls and the scents of herbs that tell of an ancient land. The Hyblaean Mountains extend between the provinces of Ragusa, Syracuse and Catania, forming a landscape of limestone hills, canyons carved by water and expanses of countryside dotted with carob and olive trees. This territory preserves a slow and rural Sicily, made up of silences, white stone and an agricultural culture that is still alive. It is a place where nature meets Baroque architecture, and traditions can be breathed among the districts and villages. 🌿 Rock nature and Mediterranean biodiversity: The Iblei are crossed by deep gorges called caves, real natural canyons with springs, groves and endemic species. Among the best known, the Cava d'Ispica, the Anapo Valley and the Cava Grande del Cassibile. The landscape is marked by terraces, dry stone walls and isolated farms surrounded by greenery. 👉 Tip: Stay in a renovated farmhouse between Modica, Palazzolo Acreide or Giarratana: many properties offer rustic rooms, organic gardens and nature trails in the surroundings. 🍇 Historical crops and identity flavors: Hyblean agriculture is linked to ancient products: durum wheat, local legumes, thyme honey, extra virgin olive oil and sheep's milk cheeses. In some areas are also produced excellent white wines from Moscato and Albanello, and reds from Nero d'Avola and Frappato. The territory is part of several Wine and Flavour Routes. 👉 Tip: Book a tasting at the winery or lunch at the farmhouse: many establishments offer seasonal menus with homemade pasta, hot ricotta and traditional preserves. 🏛️ Stone villages and landscapes of memory: The villages of the Iblei – from Ragusa Ibla to Scicli, from Chiaramonte Gulfi to Buccheri – tell of a Sicily suspended between the Baroque and peasant culture. Stone houses, flowered balconies, ancient churches and local markets make these centers authentic and welcoming. 👉 Tip: Many widespread B&Bs offer themed experiences: tours of historic bakeries, dramatized walks, cooking workshops or rural herbalism. 🚶 Paths between quarries, fields and mills: The Iblei Mountains are perfect for hiking, cycling or horseback riding. The paths follow ancient mule tracks, cross holm oak forests and lead to old mills, rock necropolises, rural churches and natural terraces with spectacular views. Many areas are now protected or part of regional nature reserves. 👉 Tip: Some hiking centres offer guided tours in the Pantalica Reserve or in the Cava Grande, with moments of meditation or aperitifs among the rocks at sunset. 🎉 Living culture and local festivals: The Iblei celebrate rural identity through seasonal festivals, religious festivals and peasant fairs. The events related to the wheat harvest, the production of cheese or the baking with stone ovens are moments of meeting and cultural transmission. 👉 Tip: Visit the area between May and October: you will find a calendar full of events, extraordinary openings of mills and farms, and tastings of typical products in squares and rural courtyards. The Hyblaean Mountains offer an authentic and complete experience: ideal for those looking for a Sicily made of nature, culture, taste and sincere hospitality.