Siracusa city
Siracusa is a must destination and also a UNESCO World Heritage site. Ortigia, Siracusa’s Città Vecchia (Old Town) was originally a Greek settlement, a gem – a treasure island, indeed: cobbled streets, gorgeous sunsets over the sea, its cultural and historical heritage and its constant stream of locals mingled with tourists. Enjoy Ortigia’s many fine trattorie, visit the Teatro Greco and the Anfiteatro Romano, as well as the Latomia del Paradiso (Paradise Quarry), the most famous ancient quarry; Siracusa’s unique climate only, allows papyrus plants to flourish outside the Nile Valley. You may visit the nearby Caine River and enjoy a trekking or a 1 hour cruise there, and the Museo del Papiro.
The necropolis of Pantalica is the biggest world’s necropolis and UNESCO world heritage. About 5000 cave graves digged in the natural stone. Pantalica also offers a rich and interesting flora.
Recommended accommodations
Country stay Siracusa
Rooms/Apartments: from €51/person
Delightful country estate surrounded by citrus groves on the doorstep of Siracusa and the beach.
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-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.
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
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.
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.