The name derives from the Siculi king Hyblon, who gave a portion of his territory to Greek colonists to build the town of Megara Hyblaea.

In the central area are numerous woods which are intermingled with dry stone walls of typical of south-eastern Sicily.

The more populated coastal area is characterised by terraced hills with Mediterranean vegetation, rising up to a plateau cultivated by olive trees, vines, citrus fruit and almonds.

Hyblaean Mountains host the archaeological remains of the medieval castles of Ferla, Buscemi and Cassaro.

[2] Main attractions of the area include the Baroque towns of Ragusa, Modica and Palazzolo Acreide, the Necropolis of Pantalica and Cava Ispica.