If you’re wondering where to bike in and around Syracuse, here’s a list of bike routes for professional cyclists and those less accustomed to two wheels. The East Coast and the Sicilian hinterland are ideal places to go for a simple bike ride or some real cycling tourism . Definitely the most recommended means of tackling the inland routes is the mountain bike or gravel bike due to the presence of countless rough and unpaved roads.
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The Syracuse bike path
The Rossana Maiorca trail better known as the Syracuse bike path starts from the Monument to the Fallen dedicated to the soldiers who lost their lives in the African Campaign and runs for about 7 km along the coast. The road surface is a compact layer of beaten earth, making it suitable for any type of bike.
Although short, the itinerary is one of the most beautiful and characteristic because of the views and the ravines where it is also possible to bathe. Along the route it is possible to visit Scoglio dei Cappuccini, Scoglio Due Fratelli, and the beautiful Tonnara di Santa Panagia, one of the most fascinating corners of the entire itinerary.
Tour of Ortigia by bike
If you have a few hours to spare, the tour of Ortigia by bicycle can be a viable alternative to visiting on foot. The island of Ortigia is rich in countless scenic and architectural beauties. Highlights include the legendary Fountain of Arethusa, the beautiful Piazza Duomo and Castello Maniace. The bicycle will be very easy to touch the various points of the island and why not, reach the nearby Fiume Ciane Oriented Nature Reserve and thePlemmirio Marine Protected Area, which is only 12 km from Ortigia.
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From Syracuse to Noto by bicycle
There are many routes for cyclists and trained cyclists who want to grind out miles. Some of the most beautiful include the route from Syracuse to Noto via Fontane Bianche,Oasi del Gelsomineto and Avola. The route winds for about 35 kilometers along the beautiful landscapes of the southeast coast to Noto, a World Heritage Site and the capital of Baroque.
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