History
Arethusa Spring
The Fountain of Arethusa is a natural spring on Ortygia, in Syracuse’s historic centre. Whatever the legend, it remains a magical setting for romantic walks and fairy-tale sunsets.
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Places
History
Neapolis Archaeological Park
The Neapolis Archaeological Park is one of Sicily’s most extraordinary ancient sites, bearing witness to Syracuse’s power, wealth and cultural importance in the Mediterranean. Its Greek Theatre, carved directly into the rock of Temenite Hill, is among the largest and best preserved in the world and remains in use for tragedies and classical performances.
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Musciara Resort
Musciara Resort brings together a historic 19th-century residence and the Mediterranean, with fourteen rooms facing the water just five minutes from Ortigia. Here, the sea is part of every stay: reached directly from the rocks, heard at breakfast and luminous at sunset, while luxury is measured in silence and light.
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Algilà Ortigia Charme Hotel
Algilà Ortigia Charme Hotel is a 4-star superior hotel in the historic centre of Ortigia, just steps from the sea. Mediterranean influences shape its refined spaces, each distinguished by its own unique décor.
Sport & Adventure
Camping da Vinci Noto Vendicari
Located on SP19 between Noto and Pachino, Camping da Vinci Noto Vendicari is a peaceful, nature-focused campsite shaded by lemon and olive trees. Spacious tent pitches, RV hookups, a communal kitchen and barbecue area make it well suited to those seeking quiet and privacy from early spring through the low and mid-season.
Food & Drink
Terrazza Villadorata
Terrazza Villadorata is an intimate cocktail bar in Noto’s historic centre, set within the Seven Rooms Villadorata boutique residence. Its private terrace frames panoramic views of the town’s Baroque architecture, including the Church of San Nicolò and distant Vendicari Tonnara, while the setting combines the grandeur of an 18th-century aristocratic palace with modern comfort.
Food & Drink
Ristorante Manna Noto
Nestled in the countryside, among greenery and citrus trees, just a few hundred meters from the beaches of Lido di Noto, at the magnificent "Baglio Siciliamo" country house. The restaurant is located in Noto, inside an ancient Palmento (wine press) dating back to the late 18th century, in a typically Sicilian setting with unique colors and atmospheres.
Art & Culture
The Greek Theatre of Syracuse
The Greek Theatre of Syracuse lies on the south slopes of the Temenite hill, overlooking the modern city of Syracuse in southeastern Sicily, Italy. It was first built in the 5th century BC, rebuilt in the 3rd century BC and renovated again in the Roman period The theatre represents the greatest example of theatrical architecture in Western Greece. It is unique in that it is almost entirely carved into the rock. In addition to performances, as was customary among the ancient Greeks, the theater was used for popular assemblies.