Location: Noto
Top Things to do in Noto
Top 10 Things to do in Noto, Italy
Noto (Sicilian: Notu; Latin: Netum) is a city and comune in the Province of Syracuse, Sicily, Italy. It is 32 kilometres (20 mi) southwest of the city of Syracuse at the foot of the Iblean Mountains. It lends its name to the surrounding area Val di Noto. In 2002 Noto and its church were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Restaurants in Noto
1. Centro Storico di Noto
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Gene J - Silver Spring, Maryland
We were pleased to have chosen Hotel Flora for our visit. Just outside the reception door is the public garden and a level walk along its Promenade to the Porto Reale. The Baroque UNESCO sites, along with cafes and restaurants, parade along this main street, Corso Vittario Emanuele.
The facades are wonderfully preserved and make beautiful photos in the afternoon sun, especially the 1776 Duomo with it's 2007 reopened interior. The 1737 Nicolaci Palace is just up the street with its many interesting sculpted balcony figures. Further along is 1737 San Carlo with its cream nave and eagle pulpit, 1736 San Domenico(closed), and furthest to the west, Madonna del Carmine(closed).
We ended this 2.5 km walk at the Statua di San Corrado with an eastern view over the orange and olive groves to the sea, less than 8km away. A wonderful afternoon with no steps.
2. Basilica San Salvatore
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 170 reviews
3. St. Nicholas Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 659 reviews
Reviewed By SKD73 - London, United Kingdom
Beautiful salmon pink building and a great place to watch the world by. The inside is freshly painted white. What can I say - it's a Duomo! But it is very impressive from the outside.
4. Chiesa Santa Chiara
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 311 reviews
Reviewed By pietro b - Barga, Italy
Visiting this church is not only a great experience, walking to the roof of the church, enjoying the incredible view towards the golden buildings of the municipio and the Duomo di San Niccoló. It is also a trip into the past, when girls of the noble families were lured into becoming suore di clausura (closed-in nuns) and pushed into the convent when they were as young as 7, even if they were not allowed to take the vows before the age of 16. The reason: mainly financial, so that their families would not have to pay for a dowry, and so that the honour of the family would be preserved (spinsters were not considered an asset to the family)
5. Riserva Naturale di Vendicari
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By mrsirin - Washington
As reviewers have noted, the narrow, semi-paved lane off the highway barely allows two cars to pass, and the unpaved car park is down a steep, rocky incline. Still, the nature reserve area has many walking paths, and there's a viewing area where you can see flamingos. You can also walk through the remains of an old tuna processing plant; wade into the clear water from the slightly sulfurous beach; or enjoy a glass of wine and a snack at a couple of small places just off the path to the beach.
6. Palazzo Nicolaci
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 396 reviews
Baroque XVIII palace, part of the UNESCO World Heritage List in Noto, Sicily
Reviewed By Travelling C - Vienna, Austria
This "palazzo" was highly recommended to me but I was some what disappointed. Staff was not forthcoming and the interior is not really worth a visit.
7. Agua Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 615 reviews
Reviewed By acmiller83 - Swedesboro, New Jersey
We drove down for the day from Ortigia. The sun beds were in good condition and there was a large palm "umbrella" that provided excellent shade (and a lovely rustle in the breeze). There was no restaurant/food options at Agua when we were there, but a fairly short walk over to the public beach area resulted in some pretty tasty panini. The water was crystal clear and refreshing and lifeguards are on duty. You must pay to park (maybe 2 euro) and for the chairs/umbrellas of course. There were a lot of chairs set up (we were in the 6th row), but you did have a bit of space away from your neighbors and could still see the sea. Toilets and showers available though I can't speak to them. Nice little playground for kids. This was definitely a family friendly area which means kids and not always complete quiet. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there!
8. Spiaggia Calamosche
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By cmsvai09 - Ludwigsburg, Germany
A walk of 20 minutes through the nature reserve gets you to this beautiful beach. Although it is quite a long walk from the car park it has not deterred many from finding their way to the beach. We got there in the late afternoon and on the way met many who were returning from the beach. When we got to the beach there were still many people there. So don't expect a deserted beach all to yourself. But this place is still wonderful. Crystal clear blue water. Clean beach. Although there were signs to say no dogs allowed some people had still brought in their dogs. Other than that the beach was peaceful and you hear nothing but the waves and the birds.
9. Villa Romana del Tellaro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 315 reviews
Reviewed By VCB_10 - Great Torrington, United Kingdom
Small, and relatively recently discovered villa that was virtually destroyed by fire in the 4th century. Nothing like on the scale of Villa Romana at Piazza Armerina (famous for the 'bikini girls') but nonetheless not without interest. Lot of work has been undertaken to excavate fragments of the floor mosaics which depict hunting scenes and episodes from Greek mythology. Explanatory boards for some of the displays could be improved a touch, but still, an enjoyable and informative visit. Site lies just off the SP19, near to the Vendicari reserve, has plenty of parking, along with cafe and small shop. About 100/150 metre walk from car park to site entrance.
10. Corso Vittorio Emanuele III
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By Thomas V - Oakland, California
Mostly pedestrian, great street for a stroll. Do some shopping. Most of the souvenir shops of Noto are on this street. Eat some ice cream.
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