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the roots of a thousand-year-old culture

The lands of the Val di Noto are a true treasure of Sicily, with fascinating towns that captivate with the rich Baroque decorations of their buildings. The marvellous monumental works in the area tell an even more ancient story, with the numerous theatres and temples dating back to the times of Magna Graecia, through to the necropolis and numerous settlements from prehistoric times.

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from religious celebrations to folkloristic events

The Val di Noto is an area rich in cultural and artistic events, religious and folkloristic events, festivals and fairs of typical products. Among these, the Avola Carnival is undoubtedly one of the most popular events in the south-eastern area, during which numerous allegorical floats parade, enlivening the city with music and dance.

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A land full of wonders

the stone

garden

Like many of the destroyed cities, Noto abandoned the old site for safety reasons, moving from Mount Alveria to rebuild the new town centre further down the valley, in its present location. The palaces, churches, streets, balconies, capitals, terraces and squares make this town Il Giardino di Pietra (The Garden of Stone), a definition coined by the art critic Cesare Brandi, since it was reconstructed by combining two elements: the golden-yellow Noto stone and the skilful use of the Baroque style.

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stunning view, unforgettable experiences

VAL DI NOTO

Where it all begins

Art and nature, sea and mountains, traditions and folklore and a 0 km lifestyle: all this is the Val di Noto. The presence of several natural coastal areas such as Vendicari, the Plemmirio Marine Protected Area, and the Pachino marshes, offer excursions, walks and trekking among the wonderful colours of nature and the scent of the sea.

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discover the gastronomic treasures made in Sicily

Val di Noto offers a rich gastronomic tradition, a legacy of the passage of different peoples through centuries of history where strong and decisive flavours — such as the new earth — are born. Excellent products with a taste of the sun, air, and light — myths to taste.