Destinations near Noto in Sicily, in the southeastern peninsula of Sicily, including the Hyblaean Mountains inland, Syracuse on the coast about 40 km to the north, Capo Passero which is the southernmost point of the island at 30 km, Ragusa (50 km) and Modica (40 km) heading west.
A Mediterranean limestone plateau The limestone mountain plateau of the Hyblaean Mountains extends across part of the provinces of Catania, Syracuse and Ragusa. It is a region renowned for its olive oil and for its natural and archaeological beauty, and its peaceful villages.The highest peak is Monte Lauro, at 987 metres, others well known are […]
The powerful Greek city of Syracuse was founded in the 8th century BC. Its heritage is exceptional, with remains from several eras, from Greek and Roman antiquity to the Baroque, in the historic heart of its island of Ortygia, or in the archaeological park of Neapolis, etc.
