Map of Sicily area, ... Head just south of Catania to reach Syracuse ... Travel to Italy is generally safe, even though it's rife with rumors of a mafia presence.

While “White Lotus” brought tourism to the north of Sicily, the south has so much more to see — from beach clubs and wine to the remains of Ancient Greece.

It’s nearly 2,500 years later, and Syracuse (Siracusa in Italian) remains one of the jewels of Italy. Advertisement Syracuse, Sicily’s No. 1 tourist destination, has attracted historians and ...