What to do
Some tips from the region if you want to extend your stay!
Vendicari Nature Reserve
Visit the Nature Reserve website for information on beaches, hiking, bird watching, and more!
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Food: Try Agriturismo Calamosche for fresh panini and traditional pasta dishes.
Avola
This Ionian seaside town is home to the famous Nero d'Avola wine.
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Food: The ricotta & chocolate cremolata at Bar Pippo si Pappa wil change your life. For coffee and general pastries, Bar Girlando is a must!
Noto
Stroll through this picturesque baroque city with awe-inspiring churches and museums. For an early glimpse, see the film Cyrano!
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Food: For granite and pastries, we recommend Caffè Sicilia. For dinner, try Trattoria Fontana d'Ercole or Trattoria al Buco.
Portopalo di Capo Passero
The southernmost tip of Sicily, here you can swim in both the Ionian and Mediterranean seas!
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Food: Perhaps the best food we've had in Sicily can be found at Ristorante Scala, a curated "slow food" experience.
Marzamemi
The small fishing village of Marzamemi is great for a morning stroll as well as dancing at night!
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Food: Get coffee, gelato, or pastries at Caffè al Ciclope 2 and savory arancini at I Pupi Bistro right next door!
Syracuse
The ancient city of Archimedes, this UNESCO World Heritage site boasts amazing archaeological attractions and the lovely island of Ortigia.
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Food: For delicious cannoli filled on the spot, visit Amandorla Marciante.