Orto Siculo
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Add your business details- Peaceful wild camping site seven kilometres from Syracuse
- A 10-minute drive from sandy beaches and Neapolis Archaeological Park
- Food shops and restaurants in the villages five minutes’ drive away
Surrounded by olive trees, prickly pears, grapefruits and fragrant rosemary, it’s certainly very peaceful at Orto Siculo in Sicily. You might call this place a wildlife haven, and that’s true. Designed for wild camping, this is an open space primed for a simple sort of relaxation. Flick through your book, have a snooze or gather your gear together and head out towards local beaches, the city or surrounding nature reserves…
Syracuse, an ancient Sicilian city, is just 10 minutes’ drive from your base. Whether you go there for a cooking class, wine tasting or a walking tour of all the sights, it’s likely to be a lively day. Neapolis Archaeological Park (10 minutes) includes a Roman amphitheatre and the limestone cave named the Ear of Dionysius. On the city’s Island of Ortigia, there’s a cathedral, castle and a handful of other spectacular historical sites.
If the sea is the first thing on your mind, and you want it fast, Arenella Beach (10 minutes) and Fontane Bianche Beach (20 minutes) are two splendid options. Of course, there are many more small coves whenever you want a hike around the coast, with plenty of dips in the Med to cool off.
As a wild camping site, there are no bathrooms at Orto Siculo, meaning you’ll need to bring your own toilet facilities. There's also no drinking water or electricity. The local villages, just five minutes’ drive away, have all the shops and restaurants you’ll need for provisions and delicious meals out.
Site type
5
5Open all year
Languages spoken
English
Italian
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Features
No dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Location
Orto Siculo
Strada Laganelli
Syracuse
Syracuse
Italy
96100
Directions Timezone
Europe/Rome +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
37.03069°N
15.246°E
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
It’s easy to stroll around Syracuse for hours, with the number of historical sites, beaches and eateries around the city. However, one place where you’ll be able to get in more steps is around the Riserva Naturale Cavagrande del Cassibile (40 minutes’ drive). With a river canyon, limestone rocks, ancient tombs and swimming holes, you’ll likely want to dedicate a whole day to exploring, hiking and swimming there.
On those days where you’d rather stick closer to the site, a short walk will get you to Fonte Ciane (35 minutes’ walk). This small but splendid nature reserve has boardwalks and plenty of wildlife for you to scout out.
Towards the coast, you might want to take a look at the Cave of Pillirina (15 minutes' drive) too. Ways to get there include a hike from the coast or taking a sailing boat from the local beaches. You might want to ask a local about the legend while you're at it.
Food and drink
- Antica Masseria Restaurant 1.1 km
- Due Colonne Restaurant 2.5 km
- Mira Restaurant 2.9 km
- Pizzeria Don Ciccio Restaurant 3.1 km
- Il Faraone Restaurant 3.1 km
- Dafne Restaurant 3.3 km
- Le Tenute di Archimede Restaurant 3.4 km
- Onda Blu Restaurant 3.4 km
- Zio Agatino Restaurant 3.5 km
- Caffè Arenella Restaurant 3.5 km
Groceries
- Lidl Supermarket 4.5 km
- Conad Superstore Supermarket 4.6 km
- Eurospin Supermarket 4.9 km
- Decò Maxistore Supermarket 5 km
- Ard Discount Supermarket 5 km
- Il Chioschetto Drinks shop 5.3 km
- Drink & Go Drinks shop 5.4 km
- Decò Maxistore Supermarket 5.4 km
- In Coop Supermarket 5.5 km
- Il Chioschetto Drinks shop 5.5 km
Parks and play
- Villetta Aretusa Park 5.1 km
- Parco Inclusivo Pedagogico Playground 5.2 km
- Giardino delle Madri della Costituzione Park 5.2 km
- Giardini Principessa Mafalda di Savoia Park 5.3 km
- Il Giardino di Antonino Immè Park 5.5 km
- Parco giochi Corrado Cartia Park 5.5 km
- Parco giochi Ketty Gallia Playground 6.1 km
- Giardino di Freud Park 6.3 km
- Parco Stefano Dell'Aquila Park 6.5 km
- Parco Baden-Powell Park 6.7 km
Family days out
- Ciane Spring Visitor attraction 1.6 km
- Fontana degli Schiavi Visitor attraction 5.2 km
- Palazzo Borgia del Casale Visitor attraction 5.2 km
- Ipogeo di piazza Duomo Visitor attraction 5.3 km
- Cathedral of Syracuse Visitor attraction 5.3 km
- Porta Marina Visitor attraction 5.3 km
- Artemision Visitor attraction 5.4 km
- Fountain of Diana Visitor attraction 5.4 km
- Ara di Ierone Visitor attraction 5.6 km
- Bagno ebraico - Mikveh Visitor attraction 5.6 km
Public transport
- Case Abela 1 Bus stop 1.4 km
- Case Abela 2 Bus stop 1.7 km
- Torre Milocca ovest 2 Bus stop 2.1 km
- Torre Milocca est 2 Bus stop 2.1 km
- Lido Sacramento sud 1 Bus stop 2.3 km
- Lido Sacramento nord 1 Bus stop 2.3 km
- Elorina ovest 3 Bus stop 2.5 km
- Elorina est 3 Bus stop 2.5 km
- Elorina est 4 Bus stop 2.6 km
- Elorina ovest 4 Bus stop 2.6 km
Beaches
- Spiaggia Costa del Sole Beach 3.7 km
- Spiaggia della Fanusa Beach 3.7 km
- Spiaggia Punta del Pero Beach 4.2 km
- Arenella Beach 4.2 km
- Spiaggia di Punta Carrozza Beach 4.7 km
- Spiaggia del Minareto Beach 5.1 km
- Spiaggetta di Aretusa Beach 5.1 km
- Spiaggetta di Cala Rossa Beach 5.3 km
- Spiaggia della Pillirina Beach 5.5 km
- Spiaggia di Fontane Bianche Beach 8.3 km
What’s nearby
- Malibù Nightclub 1 km
- Porto Grande Marina 4.1 km
- Archimede Shopping centre 4.5 km
- Siracusa Marina Yachting 5.2 km
- Yacht Club Lakkios Marina 5.6 km
- Porto Piccolo Marina 5.7 km
- Porticciolo di Ognina Marina 5.7 km
- Approdo Santa Lucia Marina 5.9 km
- Metrò Discoteque Nightclub 5.9 km
- Agorà Siracusa Shopping centre 6.2 km
Local services
- Q8 Fuel station 1.3 km
- Sepa Fuel station 2.5 km
- Farmacia Isola Pharmacy 2.7 km
- Farmacia del Mare Pharmacy 3.1 km
- Enilive Fuel station 3.6 km
- Enel X Way Charging station 3.6 km
- Q8 Fuel station 3.6 km
- Esso Fuel station 3.6 km
- Ewiva Charging station 3.6 km
- Ewiva Charging station 3.6 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Orto Siculo have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Orto Siculo dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Orto Siculo? It’s easy to stroll around Syracuse for hours, with the number of historical sites, beaches and eateries around the city. However, one place where you’ll be able to get in more steps … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Orto Siculo?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 10 a.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m.