From its rich architectural heritage to the flourishing food and wine scene, Scicli is a captivating corner of Sicily. The UNESCO-listed town is nestled in a rocky valley and boasts some of the most beautiful Baroque buildings in the Mediterranean. You’ll also find authentic restaurants where you can enjoy delicious Sicilian cuisine.
Things to do in Scicli
Stroll around the historic centre and be amazed by some of the most beautiful palazzi in Italy. Gaze back at the stone gargoyles that decorate Palazzo Beneventano and tour the magnificent Palazzo Bonelli Patanè for a taste of how Sicilian aristocrats lived.
Beautiful Baroque buildings frame Via Francesco Mormina Penna, one of the town’s most photogenic streets. Landmarks like the elegant Town Hall and the Church of San Giovanni Battista will have you reaching for your camera. Cafes spill onto the thoroughfare and are the perfect place to sip an aperitivo and admire the architecture.
Admire fashion from throughout the centuries at the Museo del Costume. The museum is housed in a former monastery and showcases everything from elaborate ballgowns to military uniforms. Check with your guide to see if there are any folk music concerts scheduled.
Whether you dine at rustic trattorias or upmarket restaurants, the food in Scicli is incredible. Tantalise your palate with Sicilian specialties like “caponata” fried aubergine with pine nuts and raisins, “gambero rosso” red prawns and fennel salad tossed with slices of Sicilian blood orange. Pair your meal with a full-bodied Sicilian wine. On the street, you’ll be tempted by vendors selling crispy arancini rice balls and “cannoli” pastries stuffed with sweetened ricotta cheese.
Getting around Scicli
Scicli is pedestrian-friendly and easy to get around on foot. The town is in Southeastern Sicily, a two-hour drive from Catania and 3.5 hours from Palermo. Scicli Train Station is a 10-minute walk from the historic centre. Rental cars offer the freedom to visit Scicli and explore Southeastern Sicily at your own pace. Catania Airport is a two-hour drive away.