Photo by Madmartigand. Among the wonders of Sicily there are art, food and sea, a lot of sea. This time we want to talk about a particular area, that of Fontane Bianche . It is a fraction of the municipality of Syracuse located on the east coast of the island, a stone’s throw from Noto and renowned for being one of the most popular seaside resorts.
The beach is characterized by clear waters, dense vegetation and white sand, characteristics that make it a dream place for a relaxing holiday.
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How to get there
Getting to Fontane Bianche beach is quite simple. It can be reached either by public transport (the hamlet of Fontane Bianche has its own railway station) or by car. Here you will find useful information about it.
On the train:
- From Syracuse : trains towards Avola, Noto, Pozzallo, Modica, Ragusa also stop at Fontane Bianche. The regional 12836 Rosolini is also available (does not make stops). Distance 16.7 km, travel time 20-40 minutes.
- From Catania : take 3855 Siracusa and then change to 12836 Rosolini. Distance 95.9 km, travel time 2 hours.
In car:
- From Syracuse : take the SS15 or the E 45. Distance 16.7 Km, travel time 24 minutes – Get directions
- From Catania : take the SS114 and continue on the E 45. Distance 95.9 km, travel time 1 hour – Get directions
By bus / coach:
- From Syracuse : via lines 21 (Station-Fontane Bianche-Cassibile) and 22 (Station-Cassibile-Fontane Bianche). Buses leave from Via Rubino, Piazza della Stazione. For timetables and intermediate stops visit this site. Journey time at least 42 minutes.
- From Catania : go to Syracuse by Interbus (from € 6.00 – 1 hour by road) and then use the urban transport (lines 21/22) to reach Fontane Bianche. Those arriving from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (via Interbus from € 6.00 – 45 minutes by road) can get off at the intermediate stop of Corso Gelone and cross one of the passing urban buses, or arrive at the station and wait there for the departure of a bus or a train.
Free beach, lidos and bathing establishments
Photo of Madmartigand. The Fontane Bianche beach is well stocked. From the shores to the free beach, you will find everything you need for your day at the beach, with average prices starting from € 15.00 per day. It is recommended to book in the period of July and August. Beware, some areas of the beach are rocky. Here are some recommended bathing establishments in the area:
- Lido Fontane Bianche : Facebook page – Get directions
- Kukua Beach : Facebook page – Get directions
- Hotel Fontane Bianche Beach Club : Facebook page – Get directions
Where to sleep in the surrounding area: hotels, resorts and b & bs
You don’t know where to sleep in Fontane Bianche
We’ll take care of it! From B & Bs to holiday homes to hotels, Fontane Bianche is full of facilities for your rest. Here are some tips for accommodation in Fontane Bianche starting from € 55.00 per room per night: look at the offers
What to do and see in the surroundings
Photo by Gianfranco Vitolo. You don’t know what to do nearby
. The answer is culture, nature and sport . Here are some recommended activities.
- Visit of Syracuse : Fontane Bianche is about 30 minutes by car from Syracuse. Take a day trip to visit must-haves such as the Island of Ortigia and the Greek Neapolis. We recommend this comfortable walking tour to optimize times.
- Visit of Noto : just as close and Noto, a city full of baroque wonders. If you have little time at your disposal, you can visit Syracuse and Noto on the same day, taking advantage of this useful organized tour with hotel pick-up.
- Excursion to Cavagrande del Cassibile : it is a reserve that collects about 2,760 hectares of vegetation and a real canyon that reaches up to 250 meters. In the area there are also the Laghetti di Avola Antica, where it is possible to swim.
- Excursion to the Vendicari Nature Reserve : here you will find the beach of Cala Mosche and above all Pantalica, a site with over 5,000 tombs dating back to the Bronze Age carved into the rock that we recommend you visit on a private tour.
- Sports : if you want to do some healthy sport, you can go to the same hotels in the area that offer different options, from diving to golf courses.
Useful tips
- Clothing and useful accessories : in addition to the necessary for swimming (swimsuit and beach towel), bring with you the sunscreen useful for the hottest hours and rock shoes, as some areas are affected by rocks and rocks. For diving lovers it is essential to bring a mask and mouthpiece with you as well as the inevitable action-cam to capture every moment.
- Recommended period : early July and September; the beach is very crowded in the period of August, so to find a free sunbed it is recommended to go to the beach no later than 9:30
- Children and the elderly : in the areas there are equipped beaches and the beach has a very shallow depth for several meters, ideal for children and the elderly.
- Access for animals : there are no prohibitions for dogs, but it is always advisable to bring everything necessary for 4-legged visitors (muzzle, leash, excrement kit)
- Parking : in the area there are convenient parking lots with prices starting from € 3.00 for the whole day.
