Eight late Baroque cities in the Val di Noto district were included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list in 2002: Caltagirone, Militello in Val di Catania, Catania, Modica, Noto, Palazzolo Acreide, Ragusa and Scicli.
These cities, affected by the earthquake in 1693, were rebuilt in a late Baroque style, codified as a real, unique, and recognisable architectural style: the Sicilian Baroque.
Based in one of the baroque cities of south-eastern Sicily, it is possible to change beaches every day by visiting magnificent places.
#NOTO - Enter Corso Vittorio Emanuele, enjoying a pistachio ice cream and discovering the history of the great palaces and churches with peach-colored walls and set off to discover a small town that "hides" one of the most beautiful historic centres in all of Sicily.
#RAGUSA - In Ragusa, a staircase connects the two souls of the city: Ragusa Superiore and Ragusa Ibla. Walking these steps is like entering a history book, peering into the past among old houses and sumptuous buildings.
#MODICA - It is known for its chocolate and for its "hundred churches". It divides into Modica Alta and Modica Bassa and the buildings are in gray rock perched on a hill. Its UNESCO World Heritage treasures are scattered around different areas, but what will most likely take your breath away will be the unique panoramic views of this area, both day and night.
#SCICLI - A town set between the three stone valleys, also known as quarries, with ancient churches, eighteenth-century noble palaces and arid countryside marked by dry stone walls and carob trees.
#SIRACUSA - From the millenary old town of Ortigia to the Maddalena peninsula and the secret beaches of Plemmirio, a holiday between myth, history and nature.
#THE SEA - Along the 150 kilometers of coastline, you will find fine sand, wild rocks, deserted and hidden coves. But also beaches with five-star Beach Clubs.
#ISPICA CAVES - Those who love trekking cannot fail to dedicate at least one day to visit the Ispica quarries, one of the most evocative and unspoiled places of the Iblei. It is a river valley that crosses the Hyblaean plateau for about 14 km, between Modica and Ispica, and which houses prehistoric necropolises, Christian catacombs, natural caves.
#MARZAMEMI AND PORTOPALO DI CAPO PASSERO - If you like small fishing villages, Marzamemi is the ideal choice. Set of different films and locations of a beautiful beach in the Spinazza area, this ancient seaside village is the most photographed for the beautiful square, full of restaurants and surrounded by a thousand shades of blue: from the sky to the sea, to the windows and chairs of the premises.
#FLOWER FESTIVAL - The Infiorata is a tradition revived annually on the third Sunday of May. A festival event that sees flower artists use flowers and flower petals to set up decorations and colored and fragrant carpets in the center of the city. Over the years - the first edition is in 1980 - the Infiorata has become one of the most significant and famous festivals in all of Sicily, set in the beautiful Baroque city of Noto.
An ancient patrician residence overlooking the Piazza del Duomo becomes a destination for discerning travelers.
An ancient patrician residence overlooking the Piazza del Duomo becomes a destination for discerning travelers.
Quiet location in a small seaside village, close to historic towns for a mix of beach and culture.
Quiet location in a small seaside village, close to historic towns for a mix of beach and culture.
Full-on Sicilian experience in this frescoed palazzo in the heart of baroque Modica.
Full-on Sicilian experience in this frescoed palazzo in the heart of baroque Modica.
A brief snapshot of the best of Sicily's baroque treasures in Siracusa and Modica.
A brief snapshot of the best of Sicily's baroque treasures in Siracusa and Modica.
Combine the glamour and glitz of Taormina with the captivating rural landscape of South East Sicily.
Combine the glamour and glitz of Taormina with the captivating rural landscape of South East Sicily.
A whistle stop tour that combines the best of Sicily's culture, gastronomy and beach and city life.
A whistle stop tour that combines the best of Sicily's culture, gastronomy and beach and city life.
Experience rural Sicilian life in this beautiful farm stay near baroque towns and sandy beaches.
Experience rural Sicilian life in this beautiful farm stay near baroque towns and sandy beaches.
A lovely working farmhouse with its own wine barrels and an excellent restaurant.
A lovely working farmhouse with its own wine barrels and an excellent restaurant.
A lovely rural setting, yet only a 20 minute drive from the sandy beaches of Vendicari.
A lovely rural setting, yet only a 20 minute drive from the sandy beaches of Vendicari.
The pool area is great for soaking up the sun and cooling off. This villa is perfect for a family or groups of friends--it's chic and has all the modern comforts.
The pool area is great for soaking up the sun and cooling off. This villa is perfect for a family or groups of friends--it's chic and has all the modern comforts.
Villa Piana is great for relaxing holidays or exploring the baroque towns and beaches nearby.
Villa Piana is great for relaxing holidays or exploring the baroque towns and beaches nearby.
Postcard views, great tranquility and a wonderful holiday between the countryside and the sea are guaranteed!
Postcard views, great tranquility and a wonderful holiday between the countryside and the sea are guaranteed!
A delightful beachfront family villa along the coast of Donnalucata near the baroque towns of the Val di Noto.
A delightful beachfront family villa along the coast of Donnalucata near the baroque towns of the Val di Noto.
An exclusive property with pool immersed in the countryside but a short drive away from the sea and charming towns.
An exclusive property with pool immersed in the countryside but a short drive away from the sea and charming towns.
Exclusive seafront villa with pool and direct sea access for large family or friends to share.
Exclusive seafront villa with pool and direct sea access for large family or friends to share.
Set in a wonderful sea front location, the property is just a few steps away from a delightful bay that can be easily reached on foot.
Set in a wonderful sea front location, the property is just a few steps away from a delightful bay that can be easily reached on foot.
Located a short stroll away from the beach in a peaceful rural area.
Located a short stroll away from the beach in a peaceful rural area.
Fabulously refurbished Sicilian villa, set amidst the rural landscape of the Val di Noto, with an infinity pool and private wellness area.
Fabulously refurbished Sicilian villa, set amidst the rural landscape of the Val di Noto, with an infinity pool and private wellness area.
A superb summer villa for a family wanting to combine chilling and exploring.
A superb summer villa for a family wanting to combine chilling and exploring.
A superlative 3-bedroom family villa with pool, designed for outdoor living only a couple of metres from the beach of Marzamemi in South East Sicily.
A superlative 3-bedroom family villa with pool, designed for outdoor living only a couple of metres from the beach of Marzamemi in South East Sicily.
A unique, privileged seafront position for this contemporary pool villa with a private SPA and garden gate access to the sea.
A unique, privileged seafront position for this contemporary pool villa with a private SPA and garden gate access to the sea.
A splendid 2-Bedroom beach house with a fabulous outdoor settings for al fresco living and daily dips in the sea.
A splendid 2-Bedroom beach house with a fabulous outdoor settings for al fresco living and daily dips in the sea.
Stylish elegance at this perfectly-located villa with pool in the heart of the baroque Val di Noto and close to sandy beaches.
Stylish elegance at this perfectly-located villa with pool in the heart of the baroque Val di Noto and close to sandy beaches.
A finely finished large contemporary villa with splendid pool and grounds set in the in glorious Sicilian countryside, close to the fabulous Baroque town of Noto and lovely beach.
A finely finished large contemporary villa with splendid pool and grounds set in the in glorious Sicilian countryside, close to the fabulous Baroque town of Noto and lovely beach.
Modern and generous, seafront five bedroom villa with glorious views across the southern Sicilian coastline.
Modern and generous, seafront five bedroom villa with glorious views across the southern Sicilian coastline.