Between Food and Art

5 itineraries to discover South-Eastern Sicily

Welcome to a corner of paradise where time seems to have stopped. Starting from Portopalo, we will guide you on a journey that will delight your senses, a perfect balance between the wonders of art and the delights of the table.

We have distilled the essence of this territory into a collection of thematic itineraries, designed to inspire your Sicilian adventure.

The majestic facade of the Cathedral of Noto, a masterpiece of Sicilian Baroque, dominating the city from the top of its imposing staircase.

01. Capitals of Baroque

An itinerary that combines the historical grandeur of Syracuse and Ortigia, with its Greek Theater and enchanting waterfront, with the golden elegance of Noto, the undisputed capital of Sicilian Baroque and UNESCO heritage.

🍴 Taste Stops

In Ortigia, don't miss sandwiches made on the spot with local products in the historic market. In Noto, look for gourmet arancini or a historic café for a granita and brioche.

Panoramic view of Scicli, with its baroque historic center scenographically nestled among the rocky hills of the Val di Noto.

02. The Iblean Heart

A journey into the most spectacular and authentic Baroque. It starts from the living nativity scene of Ragusa Ibla, then descends into the city of ancestral chocolate, Modica, and concludes in the elegant Scicli, an open-air set of Montalbano.

🍴 Taste Stops

In Ibla, look for a home-style trattoria to taste homemade ricotta ravioli. In Modica, a mandatory stop in a historic pastry shop for the famous Modica chocolate.

Detail of the colorful majolica tiles decorating the risers of the 142 steps of the Staircase of Santa Maria del Monte in Caltagirone.

03. Treasures of the Hinterland

A cultural path into the soul of Sicily. Be amazed by the 3500 sqm of Roman mosaics of the Villa del Casale in Piazza Armerina, hen admire the colorful art of the master potters of Caltagirone and its iconic staircase.

🍴 Taste Stops

Near the Villa, look forhigh-level Sicilian cuisineIn Caltagirone, try the typical dishes of the Calatino tradition (such as "cucina a pignata") in a rustic setting.

An evocative landscape combining the snowy peak of Mount Etna erupting and the Cyclops stacks emerging from the sea of Aci Trezza.

04. From the Volcano to the Myth

An experience combining nature and legend. The ascent to the lunar landscapes of Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe, and the subsequent descent towards the Riviera dei Ciclopi, where the stacks of Aci Trezza tell the meeting between Ulysses and Polyphemus.

🍴 Taste Stops

Lunch in a farmhouse with a view of Etna. n Catania, street food is king: taste a ragù arancino in one of the historic pastry shops. In Acireale, an artisanal granitais a must.

The charming seaside village of Marzamemi, with its colorful houses, the ancient tuna fishery and fishing boats moored in the bay.

05. Seaside Villages and Flavors of the Sea

An itinerary dedicated to the essence of sea life. Starting from Portopalo and the magical Isola delle Correnti, mmerse yourself in the timeless atmosphere of Marzamemi and conclude on the Montalbano coast, between Sampieri and Punta Secca.

🍴 Taste Stops

In Portopalo, choose a family-run trattoria for very fresh fish. In Marzamemi, dine in a restaurant in the evocative setting of the tuna fishery. In Punta Secca, enjoy a dinner with a view of the lighthouse.

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