Noto
In Noto the gilded local stone makes baroque buildings elegant and enchanting views make the atmosphere special. Suspended between sky and sea, Noto is located on the top of the hill from which dominates the Noto Valley.
Syracuse and neighbouring provinces of Catania and Ragusa host the 8 cities whose baroque centres in 2002 were declared "World Heritage Site" by Unesco: Caltagirone, Militello in Val di Catania, Catania, Modica, Modica, Noto, Palazzolo Acreide, Ragusa and Scicli. Each of these, easily accessible by car from our Glamping, offers Beauty, Culture and good Food. Nearby, naturalistic destinations will enrich your journey with unique experiences.
In Noto the gilded local stone makes baroque buildings elegant and enchanting views make the atmosphere special. Suspended between sky and sea, Noto is located on the top of the hill from which dominates the Noto Valley.
Vendicari is an enchanted place. Fine sand, rocky inlets, crystal water attract not only who loves the sea. Hiking, birdwaching, snorkeling are the main activities for those who love also the nature. For a dive into the summer nightlife, do not miss the village of Marzamemi, famous for its tuna-fishing and the Arab "casuzze" ("little houses").
Just outside Noto, you can visit the ruins of the ancient city, destroyed by the earthquake at the end of the XVII century. The Door of the Mountain and the Hermitage of Santa Maria della Provvidenza are still intact. Going down towards the coast, you can see 5,000 square meters of beautiful mosaics flooring in the Villa Romana del Tellaro (IV BC). Another important ancient building is Villa Romana del Casale - Piazza Armerina, whose mosaics and frescoes are in excellent conditions.
Do not miss this beautiful Greek city. Ortigia, Syracuse ancient area, tells us about a glorious past still alive thanks to Greek temples, Christian churches and palaces of various eras. Continuing southwards, Fontane Bianche is an equipped beach good for families and Plemmiro is a protected marine area, where Ulysses met Calypso. Coming back, remember to stop in Avola to enjoy the most famous almonds granita in the world.
Born by the Agrigentine writer Andrea Camilleri,"Il Commissario Montalbano" is a famous TV series filmed in the most beautiful places of South Eastern Sicily. Punta Secca, where the Commissioner's house overlooking the sea is located, Donnafugata Castle, the capomafia Don Balduccio Sinagra's residence and Scicli, the police station headquarters. Unforgettable scenery the world fall in love with.
