Close to the villa
Plemmirio
Rocky coves, crystalline seabeds and coastal paths make the marine protected area a natural choice for swimming, snorkelling, diving and unhurried walks.
Around Villa Enza
Sea, history and Sicily at its most vivid
Choose a slow day close to the villa or an easy trip through one of Italy’s most distinctive corners. These are our favourite starting points.
12 km
Syracuse & Ortigia
Lose yourself among Ortigia’s lanes, Piazza Duomo, markets and waterfronts, then discover the Greek heritage of the Neapolis archaeological park.
37 km
Noto
Honey-coloured façades, sculpted balconies and elegant squares make Noto one of the essential baroque experiences of south-eastern Sicily.
Nature & archaeology
Pantalica
Follow canyon paths between rock-cut tombs, clear pools and wild Mediterranean vegetation in one of Sicily’s most remarkable inland landscapes.
Baroque & ancient Sicily
Palazzolo Acreide
A welcoming hill town where baroque streets, traditional flavours and the ancient Greek theatre reward a relaxed day away from the coast.
Within 50 km
Wild beaches & coves
Seek out Calamosche, Marchesa di Cassibile and San Lorenzo for pale sand, turquoise water and protected coastal scenery.
Your Sicily, your pace
A morning by the sea or a day on the road? Do both.
Use Villa Enza as your quiet base, then choose each day between the Plemmirio coast and the treasures of south-eastern Sicily.