Territory between art, history and nature

n this way, that magical land enters the dishes with an almost narrative naturalness. But above all, it is an invitation to embark on an itinerary between sea and hinterland to discover a Sicily made up of cultural, historical, archaeological and naturalistic destinations. For over 20 years, eight cities (Caltagirone, Catania, Militello Val di Catania, Modica, Noto, Palazzolo Acreide, Ragusa and Scicli) of the Val di Noto, straddling the areas of Catania, Syracuse and Ragusa are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, a remarkable testimony to the exuberant genius of late Baroque art and architecture. It is precisely the cities of the Val di Noto that represent the apex and final flowering of Baroque art in Europe. Monuments, churches and suggestive views open up to enchanting beaches often close to protected natural areas. Between the Baroque wonders of Noto and the seaside charm of Marzamemi, there is a place that encapsulates history, nature and memory: the Tonnara di Vendicari. Located within the Vendicari Oriented Nature Reserve, this ancient fishing structure is today a symbol of the Sicilian maritime tradition and a precious example of industrial archaeology immersed in an environmental context of rare beauty. Also not to be overlooked are the Plemmirio protected area and the Pachino marshes, to be discovered during an excursion that will certainly culminate in a refreshing dip under the warm sun of this wonderful corner of Sicily. Finally, for those looking for an organised beach amidst exotic palm trees and nests where turtles lay their eggs, there is Agua Beach (https://www.aguaresort.it), much more than a well-equipped lido, strategically located for easy access to the Vendicari Reserve and the crystal-clear water of the San Lorenzo beaches.