Province of Siracusa

The Province of Siracusa has a surface area of 2108 square km, with a total population of about 400,000 inhabitants. It is administratively divided into 21 Municipalities. It is on the eastern side of Sicily, on the Ionian Sea, and is very rich in waters: there is the Lentini lake, and the rivers Ciane, Anapo and Cassibile, which flow into the sea south of Siracusa, the marshes of Vendicari, Pozzallo and Priolo Gargallo, all areas of great environmental importance for vegetation and wildlife, many of which are natural reserves and protected areas.

The natural beauty is accompanied by an outstanding artistic and historical heritage: the localities of Siracusa, Noto, Palazzolo Acreide and Pantalica, as well as the archeological sites of Leontinoi, Akrai, Megara Iblea, Eloro, Avola antica, Noto antica and Siracusa are included among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.