Siracusa (Syracuse, Italy) — Ultimate City Guide

Why go

City in Sicily, Italy.
Served by Aviosuperfice Eloro.

History

Syracuse is a city and municipality, capital of the free municipal consortium of the same name, located in the autonomous region of Sicily in Southern Italy. As of 2025, with a population of 115,636, it is the fourth most populous city in Sicily, following Palermo, Catania, and Messina.

Restaurants & places to go

L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele

Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-24:00 · micheleintheworld.com

Indoor

Agathos

Pizza, Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 18:30-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access, air conditioning · agathossr.it

Indoor

A Putia delle Cose Buone

Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo 12:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · shop.aputiadellecosebuone.it

Indoor

Onda Blu

Fish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-15:00,19:00-23:00 · ondablusiracusa.com

Indoor

Zio Agatino

Fish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · zioagatinoisola.it

Indoor

Kfc

Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food · kfc.it

Indoor

A Levante

Regional, Italian, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · alevanteortigia.it

Indoor

Nip

Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food · nipgroup.it

Indoor

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Airports

Rinaura Airfield 6.8 km to the centre

Rinaura (SR), 82, IT

Outdoor

Aviosuperficie Aretusa Fly 17 km to the centre

Canicattini Bagni, 82, IT

Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Ferry terminal

Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre

Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season

May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season

April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding

Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Aviosuperfice Eloro; 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Siracusa (Syracuse, Italy). Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.