Ride into the hills: Sortino

This bike tour is one of the favourite rides of the locals – switchbacks and a long downhill! Soon after leaving busy Siracusa behind us we ride on quiet back roads, on gently rolling hills following the Anapo valley until we arrive at the switchbacks of the “Fusco” climb. Stop in Sortino, a pretty little baroque town for a break. We continue cycling along the ridge of the “Climiti” mountains with stunning views over the valley and the coast before we head back downhill to Siracusa.

Switchbacks of Avola Antica

This bike excursion starting from Siracusa is another favourite of the locals. We start on a flat stretch to warm up before we begin the climb of the switchbacks up to Avola Antica with stunning views over the coastline. A well deserved coffe break with a view over the canyon at the vista point of Cavagrande del Cassibile. Then we continue on rolling hills on the Iblei plateu on quiet country roads before we return on as fast downhill towards Siracusa.