If you want to really get under Sicily’s skin, there’s no better way than being around for one of the big patron saints’ celebrations. Rent a villa in Sicily and visit Ragusa Ibla during the 3-day festivities for the much-revered San Giorgio and you’ll experience one of the most colourful, atmospheric events anywhere in Sicily. The town of Ragusa Ibla is extraordinary even without a festa.  Lively and crammed with fascinating sights, this is one of south east Sicily’s finest Unesco-listed towns. At the heart of the town stands the magnificent baroque Basilica di San Giorgio, its portal depicting a…

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