Page 338 - The Rough Guide of Sicily

FLAMINGOS AT RISERVA VENDICARI

Highlights

1 Piazza del Duomo, Siracusa Sicily’s most graceful piazza is surrounded by
Baroque palaces and has an Ancient Greek temple embedded in its Duomo.

2 Siracusa’s Teatro Greco Classical dramas are still staged in the theatre where
Aeschylus attended performances of his own plays.

3 Noto The apotheosis of Baroque town planning, Noto offers glorious vistas at every
turn, from extravagantly balconied palazzi to soaring church facades.

4 Cava Grande del Fiume Cassibile Eagles soar high above the Cassibile River
canyon, while a track leads down to secluded swimming spots.

5 Riserva Vendicari Have a swim and see the pink flamingos fly at this idyllic
coastal nature reserve.

6 Chocolate-tasting, Modica Sample the goods at Sicily’s oldest chocolate
manufacturer.

7 Ragusa Ibla Spend the night in a classy B&B in Ragusa’s chic Baroque old town.

8 Sampieri beach Follow in the footsteps of Inspector Montalbano and the artists of
the Gruppo di Scicli with a walk on the southeast’s most beautiful beach.

< Back to Siracusa and the southeast