Sortino
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
State: SR - Area: Siracusa surroundings
Sortino, a wonderful Baroque town, is located in the Iblei Mountains near the Pantalica rock necropolis and the Anapo river.
It was totally rebuilt following the terrible earthquake of 1693 which completely destroyed the ancient town. During this rebuilding it was enriched with important buildings that place it among the most important examples of a Baroque city in Sicily.
Sortino is known as the city of honey: local beekeeping boasts a millenary and here different and precious varieties of honey are produced.
Another typical gastronomic product of the city of Sortino is the pizzolo di Sortino, a sort of covered pizza with a unique consistency and taste.
What is the best time to visit Sortino?
Sortino can be visited all year round: the welcome and warmth of the Sicilians will amaze you. But for an unforgettable experience, admiring the colors, tasting the flavors and fully experiencing the traditions, it is advisable to plan a visit on the days of one of the festivals that take place in Sortino during the year.
If you want to know about upcoming festivals and events Click here and you will find a list of the most important ones.
What to see
What to eat
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Sortino
You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Sortino. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
