Grottasanta Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Grottasanta
Popular places to visit
Lungomare di Ortigia
You can take time to visit Lungomare di Ortigia during your travels to Syracuse. Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area.
Temple of Apollo
Discover over 2,000 years of history when you visit the oldest Doric temple in Sicily.
Pista Ciclabile Siracusa
You can take time to visit Pista Ciclabile Siracusa during your travels to Syracuse. Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area.
Greek Theatre of Syracuse
You can learn about the history of Syracuse with a stop at Greek Theatre of Syracuse. Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area.
Piazza del Duomo
You can find out about the history of Syracuse with a trip to Piazza del Duomo. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Archaeological Park of Neapolis
You can learn about the history of Syracuse with a visit to Archaeological Park of Neapolis. Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Syracuse: Tour of Ortigia Island & Caves with Local Skipper
siracusa boat tour with visit to sea caves and ortigiaisland
Syracuse: Pillirina, Ortigia, and Sea Caves Tour by Boat
Boat tour of the island of Ortigia and the sea caves
Our pick of the best Grottasanta Hotel Deals
Grand Hotel Villa Politi
UNA Hotels One Siracusa Wellness & SPA
Great room, breakfast, and staff. Adequate parking. Not too far from the historic district. Only issue we had is that the walls everywhere are painted black and lights were barely on, so it’s difficult to see where you are going. That’s the vibe, but older people like us may have a problem.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Algila' Ortigia Charme Hotel
Lovely, helpful staff. Breakfast was great Perfect location, walkable. They took care of parking the car, which otherwise would’ve been a challenge in this area
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Mangia's Brucoli, Sicily, Autograph Collection
Gorgeous setting, relaxing vibe, beautiful pool, great service
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Grand Hotel Ortigia Siracusa
The hotel is beautiful and the first night I was there I was in a really cool room with a loft. I left for a week and then came back and stayed another night. This time the room was underneath the restaurant and was super loud until well after 11 PM. But overall, it’s a lovely property and very well ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection
Shower was very small and water leaks
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Grottasanta
Acradina
You'll enjoy the churches and seaside views in Acradina. You might want to make time for a stop at Ionian Sea or Capuchin Quarry.
Tiche
Gardens and restaurants are notable features of Tiche. You might consider stopping by Ionian Sea while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Neapolis
While visiting Neapolis, you might make a stop by sights like Archaeological Park of Neapolis and Greek Theatre of Syracuse.
Santa Lucia
Santa Lucia is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Porto Piccolo and Ionian Sea.
Epipoli
While Epipoli isn't home to many top sights, Greek Theatre of Syracuse and Archaeological Park of Neapolis are some notable places to visit nearby.
Ortigia
Ortigia is popular for its seaside views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Cathedral of Syracuse or Piazza del Duomo.
