Location: Province of Syracuse
Top Things to do in Province of Syracuse
Top 10 Nature & Parks in Province of Syracuse, Sicily
The Province of Syracuse (Italian: Provincia di Siracusa; Sicilian: Pruvincia di Sarausa) is a province in the autonomous island region of Sicily in Italy. Its capital is the city of Syracuse, a town which was established by Greek colonists arriving from Corinth in the eighth century B.C. It has an area of 2,109 square kilometres (814 sq mi) and a total population of 403,985 (2016). Syracuse has 8% of the Sicilian population and 8.2% of Sicily's area.
Restaurants in Province of Syracuse
1. Cava del Carosello
2. Mount Etna
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11,933 reviews
Sicily's greatest natural attraction is also its highest mountain: Mount Etna, at 10,990 feet, is the most active volcano in Europe and the oldest recorded active volcano in the world.
Reviewed By frankandfeli - Switzerland, null
We had clear weather so it was not to cold the view was awsome we were not able to trekk up to the top crater due to the increased activity and safety standards but you could still hear and see the small eruptions and sulpher yellow about the top crater.The large lava fields are otherworldy the guide was great plenty of good info the bus ride was good to an open bus the guide was real helpfull around etna
3. Ortigia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15,488 reviews
This offshore island was occupied by the Greek colonists who fortified it and constructed the earliest structures, including the temples of Athena and Apollo, whose remains can still be seen today.
Reviewed By pedrol366 - Madrid, Spain
This is a really beautiful island next to Siracusa (you can access it by car) with really beautiful streets, a magnificent Piazza del Duomo with beautiful buildings and where you can enjoy Sicilian gastronomy. Its streets are full of wonderful corners, shops and restaurantes... it is worth a visit if you are in the eastern part of Sicily
4. Ear of Dionysius (Orecchio di Dionisio)
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4.5 based on 3,107 reviews
Reviewed By venedom - Hallandale Beach, United States
Visit the amphitheater which is unbelievable and step into Dionysius Ear, a natural cave with a natural echo. If one of the guides sing is beatiful
5. Giardini Iblei
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4.5 based on 746 reviews
Reviewed By AlanS656 - Glen Iris, Australia
Half expecting a light toned suited Sicilian to walk out of one of the adjoining buildings [like in the Godfather films] this little garden is an oasis in the far end of this town. No, it's not the best garden in the world, but boy is it memorable with the dry desolate surrounding hills and valleys, and this green Italianette garden with stone paths and shading trees in this gorgeous town.
6. Riserva Naturale Orientata Cavagrande del Cassibile
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4.5 based on 821 reviews
Reviewed By Timthetravelled - Brighton, United Kingdom
It was due to be a very hot day so we decided to get up early and go out. As it happened we slept in and so when I and 2 teenage boys got tot the gorge it was about 1ish and 42 degrees. Not the best timing but the walk down so fine if very hot. The entrance gate is locked and so someone has put out some milk crate steps to help you climb over the fence. Uneven steps and a bit slippy in places. At the bottom (20 mins later quick walk) is a river and various pools to leapt in to. The water is cool but not icy and the area is absolutely beautiful. We messed about until about 4 when we thought the walk up would be OK. I consider myself to relatively fit and go to the gym at least once or twice a week. The walk up is hard. Probably a bit of overheating and possible dehydration although we had several litres of water between us but it was not easy at all. We needed several stops to get the heart rate down to sensible levels. Don't be put off as this is a great place. Don't be an idiot and go at 1 on the hottest day for a fortnight like I did Early morning probably best and I would recommend it.
7. Orto Botanico dell'Universita di Catania
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4.5 based on 257 reviews
Reviewed By AlecG92 - London, United Kingdom
These are lovely botanical gardens, great selection of plants, succulents and palms as well as many native Sicilian plants. A good option to fill 30-45mins of pleasant strolling, and nice that it is free of charge so you don’t feel like you need to stay a long time
8. Cavagrande del Cassibile
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4.5 based on 1,087 reviews
Reviewed By laurrainef2014 - Milazzo, Italy
Go, go, go. Don’t think twice, once you’re down the 1km hike you won’t regret it! A canyon of natural spring water and waterfalls, throw yourself into the ice cold water and get a massage from the many waterfalls. Remember before going down to take water and some sandwiches so you can refuel for the walk back Up. We did it with a 9 and an 11 year old. Roughly 30 minutes walk down (can slippery in parts) and 40 minutes back up, believe it or not it was easier to walk back up! At the top there is a bar that serves food, drinks and ice creams etc. parking available right next to the bar for 3€ all day. Open from 8am to 9pm. Definitely do this or you will regret it!
9. Donnalucata
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 246 reviews
Reviewed By Travelling_Expat - Paris, France
Gorgeous sleepy town on the sea. Has everything you need and the beaches along that coast are fab. Eat at Il Consiglio di Sicilia if you are there.
