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The historic centre of Noto, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a triumph of Baroque and fairytale views. Majestic staircases and breezy alleyways overlook painting-like piazzas. There is, for example, Piazza Municipio that houses the Cathedral of San Nicolò, extraordinary for its harmonious fusion of Baroque and classical architecture. Opposite the Cathedral stands the splendid Palazzo Ducezio, with the Salone degli Specchi (Hall of Mirrors) adorned with sumptuous mirrors, stucco and gold in Louis XV style.

Between Noto and Marzamemi is a place where the majesty of nature is expressed in all its splendour. The Vendicari Nature Reserve offers an extraordinary variety of scenery, with freshwater lagoons, salt pans, coastal dunes and kilometres of pristine beaches. This oasis, which stretches over 15,000 hectares of fragrant junipers, mastic trees and salicornia down to the coast, is home to elegant flamingos, majestic herons and cormorants, along with numerous other species.

Marzamemi is a small seaside village in the province of Syracuse, owing its name to centuries of Arab rule in Sicily. Little yellow and blue houses worn down by the salt, boats moored at the quay, the intense scent of the sea ... Marzamemi exudes an inimitable charm. Guardian of the village is the tuna fishery, of Arab origin and remodelled in 1752. Whilst no longer in operation, it is still much loved by locals and tourists alike.

Known as the “White City” for its widespread sandstone, Syracuse is a treasure of rare beauty. One of the most influential cities in Magna Graecia, it maintains traces of that greatness today in solemn structures and picturesque alleyways in the historic centre. Amongst the must-see attractions is the Isola di Ortigia, the beating heart of the city. The Cathedral of Syracuse (one of the most successful examples of Sicilian Baroque), Fonte Aretusa where Europe’s only wild papyrus grows, and the Church of Santa Lucia at Badia all await you.

Modica arises in a unique position on the confluence of two rivers. The historic centre, rebuilt after a 1693 earthquake, is split into the districts of Modica Alta and Modica Bassa. The Modican landscape captivates with its tight density of dwellings, leaning against each other and originally erected in the hollows of the rock. In addition to the majestic late Baroque buildings, the city is distinguished by the production of a fine variety of chocolate.

Etna is among the most fascinating wonders of eastern Sicily. At 3357 metres in altitude, breathtaking views of the Ionian Sea and the Etna villages can be savoured. Stunning lunar atmospheres distinguish the hike up to the volcano, amidst patches of wild vegetation and dramatic contrasts between dark stone and glowing lava. During eruptions, dense smoke and lava flows emerge from the effusive mouths, creating a natural scenery of particular beauty.