Syracuse and surroundings

ORTYGIA

3000 years of history and art in a breathtaking island close to the city center. One of the most charming places of Sicily, the center of nightlife and of the Siracusan “dolce vita” just less than 10 minutes walking from the Hostel.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK

Among the most important archaeological sites in Italy: the largest Greek theatre in the world, where every year in May and June the Greek tragedies are represented, the Roman Amphitheatre, Roman tombs, the Altar of Hieron II, the Latomie, the Rope Makers Cave and the Ear of Dionysus. All these treasures just a few minutes walk from the hostel.

NATURE

Syracuse is the Sicilian province where are located the most numerous and beautiful naturalistic sites, natural reserves and seaside resorts, all just minutes from the city. Here the breathtaking beauty of nature is harmoniously combined with the most important historical archaeological and anthropological sites of the island.

ETNA VOLCANO

Less than an hour from the hostel, the magnificent highest active volcano in Europe. Snowy paths 30 minutes from the sea, lunar landscapes and lush vegetation of one of the few volcanoes in the world that can be safely explored by anyone up to the top craters.

FOOD AND WINE

An incredible variety of dishes and desserts and a wonderful selection of local wines. We Will recommend you the best low budget high quality restaurants, pizzerias and ice cream parlours where you can enjoy the best of traditional Sicilian food and wine without spending too much.

NIGHT LIFE

Syracuse offers to locals and tourists a pleasant nightlife, great food and hundreds of bars, restaurants, pubs, traditional trattorias and discos, which are in Ortigia, Fontane Bianche and in the Umbertine quarter where the hostel is located.