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Pantalica

The Necropoli of Pantalica is a collection cemeteries with rock-cut chamber tombs in southest Sicily, Italy. Dating from 13th to the 7th centuries BC., there was thought to be over 5.000 tombs, although the most recent estimate suggests a figure of just under 4.000. They extend around the flanks of a large promontory located at the junction of the Anapo river with its tributary, the Calcinara, about 23 km northwest of syracuse. Together with the city of Syracuse, Pantalica was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005. Pantalica is located on a limestone promontory surronded by a deep gorge formed by the Anapo and Calcinara rivers between the towns of Ferla and Sortino in south-eastern Sicily. In addition to its archaeological interst it is an important nature reserve, with variety of local flora and fauna and naturalcaves (notably the Bat Cavel). Various pathways facilitate visitors access, including a disused railway track along the Anapo valley bottom. The promontory van be accessed directly by car from Ferla or by walking down the old mule track from the parking place on the road from Sortino and crossing over the Calcinara stream. Pantalica has five cemeteries spread over a large area: THE NECROPOLIS OF FILIPORTO consists of almost 1000 tombs, located on the southwestern side of the promontory (accessed by road from Ferla). In the same area are the remains of a defensive rock-cutditch of later date (probably 4th century BC) traversing the promontory at its narrow est point. THE NORTH WEST NECROPOLIS is one of the earliest (12th and 11th century BC), and is traversed by the tarmac road from Ferla. THE CAVETTA NECROPOLIS has tombs and rock-cut houses of the prehistoric and later periods, and can be seen from the road and designated viewing platforms. THE NORTH NECROPOLIS is a spectacular cemetery of about 1000 tombs covering very steep slopes overlooking the Calcinara river, best seen from the track coming from Sortino an from viewing the platforms near the path. Remains of large rock-cut dwelling are on the gentler slopes to the east THE SOUTH NECROPOLIS extends along the Anapo river for over 1 km and is easily seen from the track way at the bottom of the valley. The old railway station ,restored, has information about local fauna and flora The so-called Anaktoron(a Mycenaean princely palace) on the top of the hill is a multi-roomed building of large blocks, with various rectangular room, excavated in the 19th century by Paolo Orsi. Its origins are obscure but it was certainly used in byzantine period, as attested by roof tiles and pottery.

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Pantalica

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The Necropoli of Pantalica is a collection cemeteries with rock-cut chamber tombs in southest Sicily, Italy. Dating from 13th to the 7th centuries BC., there was thought to be over 5.000 tombs, although the most recent estimate suggests a figure of just under 4.000. They extend around the flanks of a large promontory located at the junction of the Anapo river with its tributary, the Calcinara, about 23 km northwest of syracuse. Together with the city of Syracuse, Pantalica was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005. Pantalica is located on a limestone promontory surronded by a deep gorge formed by the Anapo and Calcinara rivers between the towns of Ferla and Sortino in south-eastern Sicily. In addition to its archaeological interst it is an important nature reserve, with variety of local flora and fauna and naturalcaves (notably the Bat Cavel). Various pathways facilitate visitors access, including a disused railway track along the Anapo valley bottom. The promontory van be accessed directly by car from Ferla or by walking down the old mule track from the parking place on the road from Sortino and crossing over the Calcinara stream. Pantalica has five cemeteries spread over a large area: THE NECROPOLIS OF FILIPORTO consists of almost 1000 tombs, located on the southwestern side of the promontory (accessed by road from Ferla). In the same area are the remains of a defensive rock-cutditch of later date (probably 4th century BC) traversing the promontory at its narrow est point. THE NORTH WEST NECROPOLIS is one of the earliest (12th and 11th century BC), and is traversed by the tarmac road from Ferla. THE CAVETTA NECROPOLIS has tombs and rock-cut houses of the prehistoric and later periods, and can be seen from the road and designated viewing platforms. THE NORTH NECROPOLIS is a spectacular cemetery of about 1000 tombs covering very steep slopes overlooking the Calcinara river, best seen from the track coming from Sortino an from viewing the platforms near the path. Remains of large rock-cut dwelling are on the gentler slopes to the east THE SOUTH NECROPOLIS extends along the Anapo river for over 1 km and is easily seen from the track way at the bottom of the valley. The old railway station ,restored, has information about local fauna and flora The so-called Anaktoron(a Mycenaean princely palace) on the top of the hill is a multi-roomed building of large blocks, with various rectangular room, excavated in the 19th century by Paolo Orsi. Its origins are obscure but it was certainly used in byzantine period, as attested by roof tiles and pottery.

Oriented Nature Reserve Cavagrande

If you like nature, panoramic views and trekking you should have a trip to Cavagrande del Cassibile during your holiday in Sicily. It's a huge nature reserve which surrounds the canyon formed by the little Cassibile river. The Canyon is about 10 Km long and has steep stone walls, over 300 m high in some points. Cavagrande is located few kilometers from the little town of Avola, southern of Syracuse. The main access point to the canyon is the little road which passes near Avolaantica, a town destroyed by a terrible earthquake in the year 1693. It's not necessary to do a tiring excursion to enjoy beautiful panoramic views over the province of Syracuse till the sea or look down in the canyon to admire the little lakes and the curves of the little Cassibile river. Spring is a great season to visit the nature reserve because the temperatures are mild and the landscape is fullfilled with flowers. During the summer months it's also possible to have a bath in the fresh little lakes which are located at the base of the canyon. There are also archeological remains like the impressive "GrottadeiBriganti", or the prehistoric Cassibile necropolis, at the end of the canyon. There are a lot of pathways with different difficulty grades which permit the visit to Cavagrande. If you are visiting Cava Grande the first time, we suggest the "Scalacruci" pathway which starts at the Belvedere and arrives at the little lakes.

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Oriented Nature Reserve Cavagrande

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If you like nature, panoramic views and trekking you should have a trip to Cavagrande del Cassibile during your holiday in Sicily. It's a huge nature reserve which surrounds the canyon formed by the little Cassibile river. The Canyon is about 10 Km long and has steep stone walls, over 300 m high in some points. Cavagrande is located few kilometers from the little town of Avola, southern of Syracuse. The main access point to the canyon is the little road which passes near Avolaantica, a town destroyed by a terrible earthquake in the year 1693. It's not necessary to do a tiring excursion to enjoy beautiful panoramic views over the province of Syracuse till the sea or look down in the canyon to admire the little lakes and the curves of the little Cassibile river. Spring is a great season to visit the nature reserve because the temperatures are mild and the landscape is fullfilled with flowers. During the summer months it's also possible to have a bath in the fresh little lakes which are located at the base of the canyon. There are also archeological remains like the impressive "GrottadeiBriganti", or the prehistoric Cassibile necropolis, at the end of the canyon. There are a lot of pathways with different difficulty grades which permit the visit to Cavagrande. If you are visiting Cava Grande the first time, we suggest the "Scalacruci" pathway which starts at the Belvedere and arrives at the little lakes.

Oasis í Vendicari náttúruverndarsvæði

The Vendicari Nature Reserve was planned by a law of the Region of Sicily in 1981, but it was officially established in 1984, after numerous struggles of environmental groups and many bureaucratic steps. The history of the reserve has very ancient origins. Various archaeological and architectural statements are from the establishment of the man since the Greek era. Hellenistic Age South of Eloro, not far from the beach Marianelli, there are some quarries (stone quarries) of the 5th century BC used in the ancient Greek city of Eloro for the construction of temples and monuments. By the sea, not far from the Sveva Tower, there are tanks for tuna processing, next to which a small necropolis was also discovered. Inside the reserve, even a portion of the ancient via Elorina is visible, the connecting road between the colony of Eloro and Syracuse. Byzantine Age The complex of Byzantine is located in the south of Vendicari, today called “Cittadella dei Maccari”. In this site you can admire the Trigona: a Byzantine Cuba, which like all the churches of the time, has a square layout with three apses, a dome top and an opening to the east so that, as per tradition, the full moon light could enter the building beginning in this way the Holy Easter. At a small distance from the Byzantine Cuba there are several catacombs dating from the same period and some rests of houses, a sign of a densely populated area. Medieval Age To this period belongs the most beautiful and visited construction of the Reserve: The Sveva Tower, probably built by Peter of Aragon, count of Albuquerque and duke of Noto (1406-1438). This fortification was required to report and repel attacks of Saracen pirates and Barbary, which with their constant raids systematically ransacked the inhabited centres and countryside of the island. During the centuries, the structure was reinforced and rebuilt, until it took the current form.The Sveva Tower was used until the 19th century, time of invention of the telegraph that made obsolete these defence systems. Modern Age Of “recent” construction, but no less charming, is the Tonnara of Vendicari: also called Bafatu, that was built in the 18th century following the large increase of concessions of tuna-fishing nets. The activities of fishing tunas were facilitated by the presence of saltmines, the first dating back to the Greek era. Alternating between flourishing periods and closure ones, the tuna fishing system was completely renovated in 1914, thanks to the financial support of Antonino Modica Munafò, noble of Avola. In 1943, after the landing of the allies, and because of insufficient economic performance of trading tunas, the tuna fishing closed its activities. Today it remains a fascinating and unique proof of the traditional Sicilian Fisheries. Learn more about the Tonnara of Vendicari.

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Oasis í Vendicari náttúruverndarsvæði

Contrada Vendicari

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The Vendicari Nature Reserve was planned by a law of the Region of Sicily in 1981, but it was officially established in 1984, after numerous struggles of environmental groups and many bureaucratic steps. The history of the reserve has very ancient origins. Various archaeological and architectural statements are from the establishment of the man since the Greek era. Hellenistic Age South of Eloro, not far from the beach Marianelli, there are some quarries (stone quarries) of the 5th century BC used in the ancient Greek city of Eloro for the construction of temples and monuments. By the sea, not far from the Sveva Tower, there are tanks for tuna processing, next to which a small necropolis was also discovered. Inside the reserve, even a portion of the ancient via Elorina is visible, the connecting road between the colony of Eloro and Syracuse. Byzantine Age The complex of Byzantine is located in the south of Vendicari, today called “Cittadella dei Maccari”. In this site you can admire the Trigona: a Byzantine Cuba, which like all the churches of the time, has a square layout with three apses, a dome top and an opening to the east so that, as per tradition, the full moon light could enter the building beginning in this way the Holy Easter. At a small distance from the Byzantine Cuba there are several catacombs dating from the same period and some rests of houses, a sign of a densely populated area. Medieval Age To this period belongs the most beautiful and visited construction of the Reserve: The Sveva Tower, probably built by Peter of Aragon, count of Albuquerque and duke of Noto (1406-1438). This fortification was required to report and repel attacks of Saracen pirates and Barbary, which with their constant raids systematically ransacked the inhabited centres and countryside of the island. During the centuries, the structure was reinforced and rebuilt, until it took the current form.The Sveva Tower was used until the 19th century, time of invention of the telegraph that made obsolete these defence systems. Modern Age Of “recent” construction, but no less charming, is the Tonnara of Vendicari: also called Bafatu, that was built in the 18th century following the large increase of concessions of tuna-fishing nets. The activities of fishing tunas were facilitated by the presence of saltmines, the first dating back to the Greek era. Alternating between flourishing periods and closure ones, the tuna fishing system was completely renovated in 1914, thanks to the financial support of Antonino Modica Munafò, noble of Avola. In 1943, after the landing of the allies, and because of insufficient economic performance of trading tunas, the tuna fishing closed its activities. Today it remains a fascinating and unique proof of the traditional Sicilian Fisheries. Learn more about the Tonnara of Vendicari.

Cava del Carosello

The cave of Carosello is found on the East of Noto Antica. In the past, the city of Noto had a valley, next to the water stream. Some of its industrial activities: leather making, are still visible and it made use of the water stream for making leather goods. Leather was an industrial Florence activity for Noto with a huge business of the 500 for the aristocrats of Noto. It was surely a strong environmental impact on the environment of tannin making, made in the river. Todays mills, tanneries have been abandoned and re-naturalized. The human activity in the cave has changed profoundly, mostly by hikers. The cave is accessible from Ancient Noto “Noto Antica” down a mule track embedded into the rock, in the valley you will find the old tanneries and following the river it meet several “uruvi” ponds, roof pond. It’s very extraordinary and probably the last you will encounter of it’s time. A place for excursions and it’s definitely refreshing in the warmer seasons.

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Cava del Carosello

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The cave of Carosello is found on the East of Noto Antica. In the past, the city of Noto had a valley, next to the water stream. Some of its industrial activities: leather making, are still visible and it made use of the water stream for making leather goods. Leather was an industrial Florence activity for Noto with a huge business of the 500 for the aristocrats of Noto. It was surely a strong environmental impact on the environment of tannin making, made in the river. Todays mills, tanneries have been abandoned and re-naturalized. The human activity in the cave has changed profoundly, mostly by hikers. The cave is accessible from Ancient Noto “Noto Antica” down a mule track embedded into the rock, in the valley you will find the old tanneries and following the river it meet several “uruvi” ponds, roof pond. It’s very extraordinary and probably the last you will encounter of it’s time. A place for excursions and it’s definitely refreshing in the warmer seasons.

Ragusa

One of the most fascinating towns in Sicily, Ragusa has caused many a visitor’s jaw to drop as they first set eyes on it. Essentially Baroque, the Ragusa you will see today dates almost entirely from 1693, for it was in that year that Ragusa, along with its neighbours Noto, Modica, Scicli, and Catania, was razed to the ground by a terrible earthquake that hit most of the eastern side of Sicily. Public opinion on where to rebuild the town was divided, and so a compromise was made. The wealthier, more aristocratic citizens built a new town in a different site, now Ragusa Superiore, while the other half of the population decided to rebuild on the original site, on a ridge at the bottom of a gorge, now known as Ragusa Ibla. The two towns remained separated until 1926 when they were merged to become the chief town of the province. While the upper part of Ragusa has its fair share of architectural delights, it is the smaller Ragusa Ibla down below that really draws visitors. Whether you approach it from Modica to the south or from Ragusa Superiore, the sight of the jumble of houses, churches and civic palazzi piled on top of each other, clinging to the walls of the gorge, is really quite breathtaking. Although its built on an existing mediaeval plan, the town’s heart has a certain amount of baroque logic to it, and most of the buildings date from that period. From palazzolo to Ragusa there are 37,7 km (48 min.)

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Ragusa

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One of the most fascinating towns in Sicily, Ragusa has caused many a visitor’s jaw to drop as they first set eyes on it. Essentially Baroque, the Ragusa you will see today dates almost entirely from 1693, for it was in that year that Ragusa, along with its neighbours Noto, Modica, Scicli, and Catania, was razed to the ground by a terrible earthquake that hit most of the eastern side of Sicily. Public opinion on where to rebuild the town was divided, and so a compromise was made. The wealthier, more aristocratic citizens built a new town in a different site, now Ragusa Superiore, while the other half of the population decided to rebuild on the original site, on a ridge at the bottom of a gorge, now known as Ragusa Ibla. The two towns remained separated until 1926 when they were merged to become the chief town of the province. While the upper part of Ragusa has its fair share of architectural delights, it is the smaller Ragusa Ibla down below that really draws visitors. Whether you approach it from Modica to the south or from Ragusa Superiore, the sight of the jumble of houses, churches and civic palazzi piled on top of each other, clinging to the walls of the gorge, is really quite breathtaking. Although its built on an existing mediaeval plan, the town’s heart has a certain amount of baroque logic to it, and most of the buildings date from that period. From palazzolo to Ragusa there are 37,7 km (48 min.)

Modica

Modica, an UNESCO heritage site since 2002, is a baroque city located in the south east of Sicily, in the province of Ragusa, in the "Val di Noto". Walking through the elegant districts of Modica through the streets full of monuments and churches is a sight to be experienced at least once in a lifetime. Among the various streets of the town you can pass in front of the birthplace (which became a museum) of Salvatore Quasimodo, Nobel Prize for literature! An unmissable place in Modica is the Clock Tower, located on the ruins of the ancient Counts Castle. In addition to its great artistic and cultural heritage, Modica is famous today for something everyone loves: CHOCOLATE! Recognized in 2018 by the EU as a PGI product, it is prepared with an ancient recipe, which uses a lava stone mill specifically for the cold processing of cocoa beans. There are many legends about the birth of this delicious recipe that makes “ciucculatta muricana” (as they say here) unique. Some people say that Modica chocolate has Aztec origins, while others claim that it was refined with the addition of sugar only later by the Spanish. One thing is certain: visiting this beautiful city and eating or buying some chocolate is a must! There are many variations offered by the countless bars in Modica, try the versions with the addition of vanilla, cinnamon or chili. From palazzolo to Modica there are 38,7km (47 min.)

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Modica

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Modica, an UNESCO heritage site since 2002, is a baroque city located in the south east of Sicily, in the province of Ragusa, in the "Val di Noto". Walking through the elegant districts of Modica through the streets full of monuments and churches is a sight to be experienced at least once in a lifetime. Among the various streets of the town you can pass in front of the birthplace (which became a museum) of Salvatore Quasimodo, Nobel Prize for literature! An unmissable place in Modica is the Clock Tower, located on the ruins of the ancient Counts Castle. In addition to its great artistic and cultural heritage, Modica is famous today for something everyone loves: CHOCOLATE! Recognized in 2018 by the EU as a PGI product, it is prepared with an ancient recipe, which uses a lava stone mill specifically for the cold processing of cocoa beans. There are many legends about the birth of this delicious recipe that makes “ciucculatta muricana” (as they say here) unique. Some people say that Modica chocolate has Aztec origins, while others claim that it was refined with the addition of sugar only later by the Spanish. One thing is certain: visiting this beautiful city and eating or buying some chocolate is a must! There are many variations offered by the countless bars in Modica, try the versions with the addition of vanilla, cinnamon or chili. From palazzolo to Modica there are 38,7km (47 min.)