Grottasanta Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Lungomare di Ortigia

Lungomare di Ortigia

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can take time to visit Lungomare di Ortigia during your travels to Syracuse. Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area.

Lungomare di Ortigia
Archaeological Park of Neapolis

Archaeological Park of Neapolis

3.5/5(2 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Syracuse with a visit to Archaeological Park of Neapolis. Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area.

Archaeological Park of Neapolis
Piazza del Duomo

Piazza del Duomo

4.5/5(7 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Syracuse with a trip to Piazza del Duomo. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area.

Piazza del Duomo
Roman Amphitheatre of Syracuse

Roman Amphitheatre of Syracuse

You can learn about the history of Syracuse with a trip to Roman Amphitheatre of Syracuse. Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area.

Roman Amphitheatre of Syracuse
Temple of Apollo which includes building ruins and heritage elements

Temple of Apollo

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Discover over 2,000 years of history when you visit the oldest Doric temple in Sicily.

Temple of Apollo
Ear of Dionysius

Ear of Dionysius

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Ear of Dionysius, a lovely green space in Syracuse. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this romantic area.

Ear of Dionysius

Activities

Boat tour with dolphin sighting

Boat tour with dolphin sighting

NZ$1,227
per traveller
Boat tour with dolphin sighting
Tour of the island of Ortigia and exploration of sea caves with baths.

Tour of the island of Ortigia and exploration of sea caves with baths.

NZ$47
per adult
Tour of the island of Ortigia and exploration of sea caves with baths.
Syracuse: Pillirina, Ortigia, and Sea Caves Tour by Boat

Syracuse: Pillirina, Ortigia, and Sea Caves Tour by Boat

NZ$76
per adult
Syracuse: Pillirina, Ortigia, and Sea Caves Tour by Boat
Syracuse: Ortigia Island and Sea Caves Boat Tour

Syracuse: Ortigia Island and Sea Caves Boat Tour

NZ$47
per adult
Syracuse: Ortigia Island and Sea Caves Boat Tour
Cooking class in a charming villa in front of the sea

Cooking class in a charming villa in front of the sea

NZ$218
per adult
Cooking class in a charming villa in front of the sea
Tour Syracuse Ortigia Noto

Tour Syracuse Ortigia Noto

NZ$179
per adult
Tour Syracuse Ortigia Noto
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Our pick of the best Grottasanta Hotel Deals

Grand Hotel Villa Politi
Grand Hotel Villa Politi
4 out of 5
Via Maria Politi Laudien 2, Syracuse, SR
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$315 per night from 29 June to 30 June
NZ$315
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (883 reviews)
"Lovely room with balcony and sea view. Amazing swimming pool. Very friendly and helpful staff. Lovely grounds. Easy to get into and back from Syracuse using the 105 bus. Walking distance to archeological museum and San Giovanni catacombs."

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025

Grand Hotel Villa Politi
UNA HOTELS One Siracusa
UNA HOTELS One Siracusa
4 out of 5
Via Diodoro Siculo 4, Syracuse, SR
The price is NZ$317 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$317
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (503 reviews)
"“Syracuse is a magical city. This hotel is about 20 minutes from Ortiga ( the main attractions or the historic island, ) but we needed a place with parking since we were driving from Palermo to Syracuse. It’s very easy to get from the hotel to other places, and finding a parking spot is not a ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2025

UNA HOTELS One Siracusa
Park Hotel
Park Hotel
3 out of 5
Via Filisto 80, Syracuse, SR
The price is NZ$160 per night from 26 June to 27 June
NZ$160
26 June - 27 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Arenella Beach and Capuchin Quarry are located ...
6.8/10 (77 reviews)
"Average hotel that needs upgradingand modernising. Breakfast needs to be a bit more expansive. Good carparking facilities."

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2024

Park Hotel
Algila' Ortigia Charme Hotel
Algila' Ortigia Charme Hotel
4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Veneto 93, Syracuse, SR
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (821 reviews)
"Quiet location within walking distance of everything. Extremely hospitable and knowledgeable staff. The valet parking was great as we used this hotel as a base for exploring up and down the coast (Noto, beaches , Ragusa, Marzamemi etc)Breakfast is exceptional, and the hotel dinner is very, very good. ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025

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Algila' Ortigia Charme Hotel
VOI Arenella Resort
VOI Arenella Resort
4 out of 5
Strada Ognina 47, Syracuse, SR
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Arenella Beach and Fontane Bianche Beach ...
8/10 Very Good! (119 reviews)
"Loved area"

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2025

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VOI Arenella Resort
Mangia's Brucoli, Sicily, Autograph Collection
Mangia's Brucoli, Sicily, Autograph Collection
5 out of 5
Contrada Gisira 1, Brucoli, Augusta, SR
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$552 per night from 29 June to 30 June
NZ$552
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Augusta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Brucoli Bay and Augusta Airship Hangar are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (81 reviews)
"an unique site, beautiful landscape, view of the Etna and the sea all around, many private sitting to admire nature"

Reviewed on 7 Jun. 2025

Mangia's Brucoli, Sicily, Autograph Collection
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Other neighbourhoods around Grottasanta

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Acradina

You'll enjoy the churches and seaside views in Acradina. You might want to make time for a stop at Ionian Sea or Capuchin Quarry.

Acradina
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Tiche

Gardens and restaurants are notable features of Tiche. You might consider stopping by Ionian Sea while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Tiche
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Neapolis

While visiting Neapolis, you might make a stop by sights like Roman Amphitheatre of Syracuse and Archaeological Park of Neapolis.

Neapolis
Syracuse which includes street scenes as well as an individual female

Santa Lucia

4/5(6 area reviews)

Santa Lucia is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Porto Piccolo and Ionian Sea.

Santa Lucia
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Epipoli

While Epipoli isn't home to many top sights, Greek Theatre of Syracuse and Archaeological Park of Neapolis are some notable places to visit nearby.

Epipoli
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Ortigia

5/5(10 area reviews)

Ortigia is popular for its seaside views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Cathedral of Syracuse or Piazza del Duomo.

Ortigia

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