Discover Sicily

Places

Discover places to stay, eat, explore and experience across Sicily.

Food & Drink

PUROS Sicilian Restaurant & Pizzeria

Siracusa

PUROS Sicilian Restaurant & Pizzeria in the heart of Syracuse showcases the authentic flavours of Sicily through Chef Tony Baio’s artisanal pizza and Mediterranean haute cuisine. Every detail reflects a ceaseless dedication to gastronomic excellence and the culinary traditions of the homeland.

Beaches

Fontane Bianche Beach

Fontane Bianche. Siracusa

Fontane Bianche is a seaside hamlet of Syracuse on Sicily’s Ionian coast, 12 kilometres from the city. Its beach offers an easy base for exploring Syracuse and the town of Noto, both UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Stay

Aria Boutique hotel

Noto

Aria Rooms and Terrace is a luxury boutique guesthouse in Noto’s historic centre, situated in the town’s upper part on Via R. Trigona. It is a short walk from the Cattedrale di Noto, Palazzo Castelluccio and the Church of San Domenico.

Beaches

Calamosche Beach

Within the Vendicari Nature Reserve, in the province of Syracuse, Calamosche Beach is a spectacular 200-metre cove of fine sand, framed by two headlands that shelter its crystal-clear, consistently calm waters. Recognised by Legambiente’s Blue Guide in 2005 as Italy’s most beautiful beach, it is widely regarded as one of Sicily’s finest.

Beaches

Fontane Bianche Beach

Fontane Bianche. Siracusa

Fontane Bianche is a beach resort area on Sicily’s south-eastern coast, around 15 km south of Syracuse, centred on a sheltered bay of fine white sand beneath white cliffs. Its exceptionally clear, gently shelving turquoise water is fed by freshwater springs rising from the seabed, making the beach especially suitable for children.

Beaches

Cala dell’Uzzo

San Vito Lo Capo

Cala dell’Uzzo, also known as Cala Torre dell’Uzzo or Cala Uzzo, is a small pebble beach in the Zingaro Nature Reserve, framed by large rocks and tropical trees. The route also offers the chance to explore the nearby Cala Tonnarella dell’Uzzo.

Beaches

Lungomare di Cefalú

Cefalù

Lungomare di Cefalù is Cefalù’s main beach: a roughly two-kilometre stretch of golden sand running alongside the historic centre. From the promenade, the view takes in the colourful fishing village and the surrounding mountains.

Beaches

Cala Rossa

Cala Rossa

Cala Rossa on Favignana, in the Egadi archipelago, is widely considered one of Sicily’s most breathtaking coastal spots. Its clear water and rocky seabed attract snorkellers and divers, while two nearby sea caves, including the Grotta degli Innamorati, add to its appeal.

Beaches

Mondello Beach

Palermo

Mondello is a seaside village celebrated for its fine white sands and electric blue waters, offering one of Sicily’s most beautiful beach settings. It makes an inspiring choice for a Sicilian getaway.

Beaches

Spiaggia di Isola Bella

At the foot of Taormina, Isola Bella rises as a green oasis in the crystal-clear waters of the Ionian Sea. The islet can be admired from every point in the bay, or from the pebble beach beside it, linked by a strip of shore that appears and disappears with the tides.