Bar Pasticceria Mangiafico Mandolfiore, Noto Don’t go to Ortigia for a day trip – go for a week, a month, heck, stay for the entire beautiful summer! Visit Noto: Where to Eat in Noto & AvolaĪnd of course, I couldn’t not share a few of my favorite places to eat in Noto and its surrounds! From the creamiest granita to homemade pasta with pistachio pesto (I really cannot stop dreaming about that plate!), these are the eateries I’ll for sure be headed back to on my next trip to Noto. Busy seaside osteria and trattoria (Fratelli Burgio is well worth the wait), open markets and the freshest fritto misto, baroque cathedrals, and locals lazing on limestone rocks as if it’s the most natural thing in the world.Īctually, you know what? Scratch that. Where to start with Ortigia… This beautiful island, connected to Sicily by a small bridge to Siracusa, is all that I dreamed Italian summer would be. I napped under a beautiful tree, we had a delicious panino we’d bought in Avola earlier that morning, and even spent some time snorkelling and relaxing on a hidden beach where there was only one other person! We hiked up and over the rocks and found a rocky path that was practically deserted. Steer clear of the main beach, and instead explore the hidden areas to the south. Honestly, at first, I thought the Gelsomineto was a complete rip off (€20 for entry alone!!), but this beautiful beach made up for it. I only went for an afternoon, but it seems like the town’s piazza would come to life after dark, filled with restaurant tables and live music. The limestone facades are brought to life with brightly colored shutters and plenty of potted greenery. Marzamemi is a colorful Sicilian town famous for its old tonnara (a traditional tuna-processing plant) and is possibly one of Sicily’s prettiest seaside villages. Oh, and don’t be surprised if, despite the steep hike, you find Italians set up to live like royalty! They hike down with umbrellas, speakers, and enough food for a week, which of course just makes the place feel even more like Italy. Just like Calamosche Beach, there aren’t any bars or shops after you leave the carpark, so make sure to bring snacks and plenty of water. Plus, that way, you can hike out before the crowds arrive. The hike down is steep and tough (and coming up is even harder!) so it’s worth going early in the morning to avoid the worst of the heat. La Riserva Natural Cavagrande del Cassibile (Cavagrande Gorge)Ĭavagrande del Cassibile is a breathtaking natural gorge, where you’ll find icy cold, freshwater pools – perfect for cooling off after the long hike down! This adventure is not for the faint-hearted, but it’s beyond worth the effort.
If you have time, you could even walk (or drive) to the Tonnara di Vendicari a little further along the way. Just be sure to bring plenty of water, food and an umbrella with you! Calamosche Beach is part of the Vendicari Natural Reserve so there are no bars or shops after you’ve left the car park. The bay is pristine with beautiful snorkelling, especially along the rocks. You’ll need to spend a solid 20 minutes hiking into this beautiful bay (following a 20-minute drive from Noto), but even in the scorching August heat, it’s beyond worth it. Visit Noto: Best Beaches Near Noto La Spiaggia di Calamosche (Calamosche Beach) Here are just a few of my favorite spots to visit around Noto. This UNESCO Heritage-listed baroque town is surrounded by natural beauty, while the town itself is home to architecture that will leave your jaw agape. The summer in Noto is truly dreamlike, from classic old Italian streets, to hidden beaches and wild hikes into freshwater gorge pools. VISIT NOTO, SICILY: WHAT TO DO AND WHERE TO EAT What to do in Noto & Avola Have you been dreaming of your own dream Italian summer? If you’re a fan of wild coastlines, food so good you’ll remember it for life, aperol spritz by the sea, and beautiful baroque architecture, Noto in Sicily’s southeast is for you. A guide to help you Visit Noto, Sicily including my tips on What to Do and Where to Eat in Noto & Avola.
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