Things To Do
Ortigia is a small island on the east coast of Sicily, located approximately one hour from Catania, and is adjoined to the mainland by two bridges. From sightseeing to shopping and sunbathing, there's tons of things to do on this beautiful island.
The best thing to do is simply get lost within the streets of Ortigia. You can walk the whole island in only 20 minutes and you'll find many local shops, authentic restaurants and picturesque streets.
Ortigia Street Market
Vicolo Bagnara, Siracusa, Sicilia 96100, Italy
A typical Sicilian market, you'll find a man with a megaphone selling fish harvested from the ocean that morning, fresh oysters, photogenic piles of fruits and vegetables, bins of olives and sundried tomatoes, jars of homemade pestos and pastes, and more.
Castello Maniace
5 Piazza Federico di Svevia, Siracusa, Sicilia 96100, Italy
Along the island's southern tip, Ortigia's 13th-century castle is a wonderful piece of history, where you can also gaze out over the water. You'll see archaeological objects from the site, including Norman-era ceramics and more.
Neapolis Archaeological Park
14 Via Luigi Bernabò Brea, Siracusa, Sicilia 96100, Italy
This is a 5th century BC Greek Theater – the largest in Sicily. The spectacular archeological site is walking distance from Ortigia, but on the Siracusa side (the mainland).
For all the days along the way