Civico 19 | HSH 2542

The cluster is in the Hyblaean limestone country around Noto, with low plateau edges and river-cut valleys descending toward the Ionian coast. The coast at Lido di Noto, Eloro and Vendicari is within about 15 km, with sandy beaches, dunes and coastal marshes on the Ionian Sea. The Vendicari Nature Reserve lies close to the south and includes lagoons and bird habitat along this stretch of coast. Noto is the nearest town of size and has a large Baroque historic centre. Noto forms part of the UNESCO-listed Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto. The area is known for Baroque townscapes, almond groves, citrus and the coastal reserve landscape.