Can you walk around Siracusa?

You can also create your own self-guided walks to explore Siracusa on foot, at your own pace.



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In my opinion, it's a good idea to stay at least 2 days in Syracuse. It's the time it will take you to visit all the must-see attractions of the city. Syracuse is also a great starting point for day trips.

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Where To Stay in Syracuse, Sicily and Ortigia. Most visitors will understandably want to stay on the island of Ortigia as its narrow whitewash streets and closeness to the sea offer the most romantic, alluring setting; most places you'll want to go will also only be a short walk or bicycle ride away.

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Stay in Siracusa at least for most of the time - a transfer to the airport from Siracusa is about 100 euros - or there is a regular door to door bus service. if you were to stay in Catania for the first couple of days you could see Piazza Armerina and Taormina if you wanted- but 10 days in Catania is pushing it a bit.

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Syracuse is famous for its historic center, which has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Highlights include the Neapolis Archaeological Park, home to the famous Greek Theater, and the Ear of Dionysius, an ancient stone quarry in the shape of a human ear.

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Here are the best areas to stay in Sicily:
  • Taormina – best area for luxury hotels & beautiful surroundings.
  • Cefalù – best area for families with children (cosy town with a great beach)
  • Catania – exciting city with a beach near Mount Etna.
  • Palermo – Sicily's captivating capital, close to one of the island's best beaches.


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Things to visit in Syracuse for a day. Honestly, a single day spend in Syracuse is simply not enough. The city has so much to offer and its beauty and charming coastal alleys and gardens for sure make it a place where you would like to stay for more time.

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Siracusa itself can easily fill two or three days of sightseeing, with its mainland archaeological sights and the charms of the island centre of Ortigia. After that, particularly in summer, there is a good selection of other things to do and places to visit nearby.

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For those that haven't yet committed to a flight, there are some key differences between west and east Sicily that you should consider first: Western Sicily has the best beaches. Eastern Sicily has the prettier towns (particularly in the south east corners, such as Noto).

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The 10 most beautiful places in Sicily: simply unmissable sights
  1. Taormina. Also called “the pearl of the Mediterranean Sea”. ...
  2. Etna. The highest active volcano in Europe. ...
  3. Ortigia. It is located on a small island connected to the mainland by three bridges. ...
  4. Ragusa Ibla. ...
  5. Valle dei Templi. ...
  6. Favignana. ...
  7. Erice. ...
  8. Segesta.


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Best areas in Sicily
  • Taormina – best area for luxury hotels & beautiful surroundings.
  • Cefalù – best area for families with children (cosy town with a great beach)
  • Catania – exciting city with a beach near Mount Etna.
  • Palermo – Sicily's captivating capital, close to one of the island's best beaches.


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