The Historical Ambience of L'Orangerie, Modica

If you’re looking for a place to stay in Modica, I highly recommend booking B&B L’Orangerie. A 19th Century Palazzo in the historic centre, L’Orangerie is a simple bed and breakfast situated on Via Corso Umberto. Owned by locals Giovanni Cartia and his family, L’Orangerie makes a perfect base to see the the main sights of Modica. Moreover, the historical ambiance of L’Orangerie is serene and lovely- just what you need for your Sicilian trip!

Where to Stay in Modica-L’Orangerie

Why Book L’Orangerie

The Bed & Breakfast L’Orangerie is in the heart of the town and everything is just 5 minutes walking distance. The best Bars, restaurants and stores are 5-7 minutes from here as is the Duomo!

I visited Modica in mid April when it was already hot and humid. But since L’Orangerie is an old Palazzo, the interiors of the palazzo were cool. They were a welcome relief after a long day and were vibrant and tastefully done.

L’Orangerie’s rooms are simple and basic but also big enough to move around. There is a double sized bed, terrace, attached bathroom with toiletries, reading lamp + magazines (enough to challenge my Italian reading skills).

The check in and out was simple as they give you a key when you come. 

My bedroom

Terrace

I can practice Italian!

View from the room

The interiors

Office at L’Orangerie

Entrance of L’Orangerie

Walking to the centre in Modica

Breakfast in L’Orangerie

L’Orangerie’s breakfast was lavish and delicious. It was an international treat with an Italian touch! I was served an unlimited choice of Sicilian cold cuts, cakes, bread, jams along with a choice of coffee and juice. 

Breakfast at L’Orangerie

L’Orangerie is a great place to stay in Modica and deserves attention because it has so much to offer. Furthermore, if you are a book lover, this place is perfect for you because the TV show “Commissario Montalbano” is shot here, especially around Duomo di San Pietro of Modica. To know more about the books click here. 

How to Reach Modica:

Reaching Modica is easy. Fly to Catania from any of the main cities in Italy and then take an AST bus to Modica which takes around 2-2.5 hours.

Further Reading on Sicily:

Sicilian Mafia

Midnight in Sicily

Crime Fiction by Andrea Camilleri

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• How to visit the Amalfi Coast from Salerno
• Arrivederci Montalbano- thoughts on Riccardino
• Basilica di Superga with the moon- una meraviglia
• The view from Vomero Hill, Naples

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If you happen to visit Modica, have a Chocolate cannoli from Caffè dell’Arte!