Ibleo Plateau & Noto
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Ibleo Plateau & Noto

Sicily

Noto was rebuilt after the 1693 earthquake in pure baroque style using golden local tufa — the entire city is UNESCO-listed. The walk above the town onto the Hyblaean plateau passes orange and almond groves, ancient dry-stone walls and isolated masserie. Noto is the most purely baroque city in the world.

Duration
3 hours
Distance
7 km
Elevation
+100 m
Best season
Year-round

Highlights

  • UNESCO baroque city entirely in gold tufa
  • Rebuilt after 1693 earthquake
  • Hyblaean almond groves

With your dog

Open limestone plateau; dogs welcome.