Pachino Attractions
Location
This town in the extreme southeastern corner of Sicily. Together with Avola, Grammichele and Noto it is one of the new towns planned during the Baroque period. Somewhat more recent than the other places mentioned, it was laid out in 1758 on a grid-shaped plan, with a right-angled network of streets encircling a main square on which stands the 18th century church of Santissimo Crocifisso.
This town in the extreme southeastern corner of Sicily. Together with Avola, Grammichele and Noto it is one of the new towns planned during the Baroque period. Somewhat more recent than the other places mentioned, it was laid out in 1758 on a grid-shaped plan, with a right-angled network of streets encircling a main square on which stands the 18th century church of Santissimo Crocifisso.
Marzamemi - Grotta Calafarina, Italy
(Near Pachino)
From Portopalo a road leads north along the charming coastline as far as Marzamemi (7.5km/4.5mi): on the way we will pass the Grotta Calafarina (5km/3mi), where Middle and Late Stone Age tools have been found. The fishing village of Marzamemi, 5km/3mi northwest of Pachino, is being developed into a seaside resort, with recently-built holiday apartments and a hotel.
Portopalo, Italy
(Near Pachino)
The fishing port of Portopalo is beautifully situated on Cape Pássero 6.5km/4mi southwest of Pachino. The coast, with its strong tides, is prolific in fish, and regular afternoon fish-auctions are held in Portopalo. At the top of the cliffs lies a holiday village, but there is not much in the way of a beach, just a few small bays. Portopalo is very suitable for water-sports.
