Floridia Holidays
Set inland in the southeast corner of the island Floridia offers an escape from the crowds, a charming place in which to browse and relax. Its proximity to the wide sandy beaches along the coast and to the historic city of Siracusa with its wealth of superb architecture ensures that your days will be filled with variety."
Apart from its hideaway atmosphere, it's also something of a jewel historically, making holidays here ideal for culture enthusiasts. Founded in 1628, Floridia is known for its stately Baroque architecture and mansions. The town also hosts a variety of bars, trattorias and restaurants, where it's easy to the pass the time over steaming pasta 'ncasciata, refreshing granita ice or casual glasses of chilled wine.
When you're not admiring the buildings and cuisine, there are plenty more diversions to fill your holidays in Floridia. The nearby town of Noto boasts stunning Baroque architecture, whilst Siracusa, once a colossus of an ancient city, has enough artistic and historical treasures to keep keen sightseers busy for days. Otherwise, savour the joys of nature by visiting the Spampinato caves, slowly carved out by river water through the centuries, or just lounging on the pretty beaches that grace the coast.
The typically rural Sicilian town of Floridia close to the River Ciane is set amongst the rough, wild landscape in the southeast giving you a flavour of the intoxicating warmth of the people, the picturesque natural beauty of the island and a taste of the Sicilian cuisine - a mix of Italian and local specialities. For something entirely different try the Siracusan fried pasta with a refreshing glass of ice-cold granita - a slice of Sicily at its best.