Small Boutique hotels in SYRACUSE

History is brought together in this splendid Italian city in the southeast of the island of Sicily dating back to ancient Greece and Rome.

Lapped by the waters of the Ionian Sea, the Ortigia peninsula is its oldest center. Now practically pedestrian, in a fascinating plot of narrow streets and hidden squares, the buildings of the Baroque period stand out. The church of Santa Lucía alla Badia is a highlight in the Plaza del Duomo. On its terraces you can enjoy the delicious Italian artisan ice cream. Maniace Castle, a 13th-century fortress located at the end of the promenade, guards the small island full of viewpoints and cliffs.

The archaeological park of Neápolis, which is to the north of the modern city, brings together the Roman amphitheater of the 3rd century A.D., the great Greek theater, and also the Altar of Iron II, consecrated to Zeus. La Oreja de Dionisio is an emblematic cave more than 20 m high which is named after the great painter Caravaggio. It is in the area of ​​Latomias del Paraíso, the stone quarries with huge natural holes were later enlarged and used by the inhabitants of Syracuse.

Among the best beaches from which to spot the elegant pink flamingos are those of Ortigia, Calamosche and Veindicari. The wonderful boutique hotels of Syracuse are another great incentive to travel here.