Peninsula of Mary Magdalene

A pleasant excursion can be had by taking the SS 115 south from the Temple of Zeus, then soon turning off left to the Penisola della Maddalena, the ancient Cape Pelemmyrion at the end of the Grand Harbor (Porto Grande) of Syracuse. From the rocky coast near the lighthouse there is a beautiful view northwards of the island of Ortigia, dominated by Castello Maniace and the Cathedral.