The Plemmirio Marine Reserve
The waters surrounding the east coast of the Maddalena Peninsula hide a truly spectacular sunken world of cliffs and caves, natural cathedrals and underwater vestiges of a glorious past that serve as sanctuary for rare sea life. Along the coast, cliffs alternate with pebble coves, sandy bays and beaches.
Recommended accommodations
Ortigia luxury self catering apartments
From €140/night for 2 people
For a truly unforgettable experience amid history, art and breath-taking beauty, three charming, stylish self catering apartments to choose from on Ortigia island, the very heart and soul of Siracusa.
Country stay Siracusa
Rooms/Apartments: from €51/person
Delightful country estate surrounded by citrus groves on the doorstep of Siracusa and the beach.
Country stay Siracusa-Fontane Bianche
From €45/person breakfast incl.
A farmhouse on the outskirts of Siracusa, featuring an outdoor pool and an organic citrus grove; at short distance from the sandy beaches of Fontane Bianche
Sea country stay Avola
From €55/person breakfast included
Simple and authentic farmstay set within the nature reserve of Cavagrande del Cassibile directly on the sea, between Siracusa and Noto and only 4 km away from Avola.
Sea country stay Val di Noto
From €45/person
850m from the sea near Avola, picturesque traditional manor house with outdoor pool
Country hotel Noto
From €65/person breakfast incl.
A splendid estate close to Noto and the heart of the Sicilian Baroque and to the rock-churches and cave-dwellings of Pantalica. Lovely rooms and a beautiful pool amid nature and silence.
Resort Vendicari
From €70/person breakfast incl.
Ancient and elegant country manor house surrounded by citrus groves just a few km from the baroque town Noto and from the beaches of Vendicari’s nature reserve.
Charme Villas Noto
From €1100/week for 2 people
On top of a hill, with a view of Noto (the 'capital of baroque') and the sea, 3 beautiful villas equipped with private swimming pool. The magnificent Noto is close by
Sea hotel Marina di Noto
From €60/person breakfast incl.
A charming little hotel facing the sea, a stone's throw from the many architectural jewels of Sicilian Baroque.