Syracuse and Surroundings

The Albatros Hotel is located near the main places of historical, naturalistic and cultural interest, like the Island of Ortigia, the old town of the city of Siracusa and Unesco Heritage, the Archaeological Park Of Neapolis with the Ancient Greek Theater (place of the Classical Representations), the Roman Amphitheater, the Ara of Ierone II, the Ear of Dionysus and the Latomie, the Catacombs os Saint John, the Paolo Orsi Museum.

Starting from the Albatros Hotel it is possible to explore the most beautiful seaside resorts on the coast of Siracusa. One-day excursions, passing from Noto “the capital of the Baroque”, a “Stone Garden”, from the Vendicari Reserve with the Calamosche beach, from the beautiful Avola, to the Isola delle Correnti where the Ionian Sea meets the Mediterranean.

Easily accesible by car are the nearby Catania, where an excursion to Etna is always recommended, the highest volcano in Europe and its Silvestri Craters; Taormina “the pearl of the Mediterranean” with its Isola Bella. Ragusa and Ibla, with their history and excellent food and wine; Modica, the Baroque city of Unesco Heritage.