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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Siracusa

Siracusa’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in Siracusa. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: November 14, 2025

Cavagrande Pools

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This is a great fun to jump in. However, the way back is sweaty.

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Calcinara Stream

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Calcinara is the largest tributary of the Anapo and owes its name to its calcareous water.
Calcinara originates on the lower slopes of Pantalica, in the gorges of the Iblei …

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Flamingo Viewing Area, Vendicari Nature Reserve

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The observation huts are a nice idea, so you can watch them without disturbing the birds.

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Vendicari Tuna Fishery

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To see the exhibition of an ancient tonnara, reachable via a path that crosses the nature reserve. You can also swim in the sea.

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Cavagrande del Cassibile Natural Pool

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Even if the bathing area is much smaller than the "Laghetti Cavagrande" further upstream, it is recommended because here are not the crowds.

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Ear of Dionysius

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I wouldn't have expected it. The cave is huge and the acoustics are really impressive. You should definitely see it

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Anapo Valley

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If you go clockwise, the crossing of the watercourse on the tunnel of the former railway line is not signposted and dry (fortunately) difficult. Avoid holidays as it is fuller down then.

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Fountain of Arethusa

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A freshwater source essentially in the sea (on the island, and yet!)
This is really something special!

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Piazzale Belvedere, Cavagrande del Cassibile Nature Reserve

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The Iblei mountains, which dominate the landscape at the point where the provinces of Ragusa and Syracuse converge, are a true wonder of nature. But it is in the province …

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Fiume Ciane and Saline di Siracusa Nature Reserve

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On the river Ciane southwest of Siracusa (Syracuse) grows the papyrus plant. It is the only place in Europe where the plant grows, from which the Egyptians produce paper. The …

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Siracusa

Cavagrande Pools

Calcinara Stream

Flamingo Viewing Area, Vendicari Nature Reserve

Vendicari Tuna Fishery

Cavagrande del Cassibile Natural Pool

Ear of Dionysius

Anapo Valley

Fountain of Arethusa

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