The ancient fortified city of Siracusa, on Sicily’s southeastern coast with its historical centre Ortigia, the small island that lies at the edge of town. The streets of Ortigia are crumbling baroque façades of great splendour looking out on 3 sides to the sea. The Piazza del Duomo is considered one of the most beautiful in Italy. Situated on the southeastern side of Sicily, this part of the island is known as “la Sicilia Orientale” because of its proximity to Africa and almost tropical climate.

In the modern day, the city is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site along with the nearby Necropolis of Pantalica. Syracuse today has about 125,000 inhabitants and numerous attractions for the visitor interested in historical sites (such as the Ear of Dionysius). A process of recovering and restoring the historical centre has been ongoing since the 1990s.

“Exploring Sicily by bike offers you the chance to witness centuries of history in a land that has seen the likes of Hercules and Archimedes pass through.”

During our trips to throughout the year to Sicily, the charm of the old town Siracusa is endless; we enjoy the lively cafés and restaurants within the ancient cobblestone piazzas and maze of winding streets full of artisan boutique stores and engage the exceptionally nice people.

Join us on our Sicily Biking Tour to experience the town for yourself.