A long stretch of coast and a rich and fertile soil. These are the principal characteristics of Gela, town of Doric origin situated on the southern coast of Sicily, transformed over the centuries in to a large industrial town. In the area of Molino a Vento, the Acropolis and the contiguous Archaeological Museum testify to the importance of Gela in the Hellenistic period.
Excavation work, in the Capro Sopriano area, has brought to light the exceptionally well conserved remains of ancient Greek fortifications, including an easily identifiable 300meter long stretch of wall, dating back to some time between the 4th and 3rd century B.C., period in which the town was completely rebuilt after having been razed to the ground by the Carthaginians.
Not far away, the remains of an old thermal baths can be seen. Now, each summer and in celebration of the glories of Hellenic Gela, a series of Greek tragedies are performed. In the historic center of Gela there are a number of churches, the most important of which being the Neoclassical Mother Church.
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Gela Italy Hotel Collection.
Our unique collection of Italian boutique hotels, small luxury hotels and resorts.
Eremo della Giubiliana Ragusa
Eremo della Giubiliana - Ragusa Hotels | Eremo della Giubiliana is an exclusive destination in which to experience the history of Sicily and the luxurious...
Contrada Giubiliana, S.P. per Marina di Ragusa, km 7,5 - Ragusa (Ragusa)
Donnafugata Golf Resort & Spa Ragusa
Donnafugata Golf Resort & Spa - Ragusa Hotels | Luxury accommodation, gourmet cuisine, two 18 hole golf courses, and a world class spa make Ragusas Donnafugata Golf...
Contrada Piombo - Ragusa (Ragusa)
Hotel Baia di Ulisse San Leone
Hotel Baia di Ulisse - San Leone Hotels | A private beach, pine wood and the marvels of the Valley of Temples: all this and more at Sicily's Hotel Baia di...
Via A. G. Alaimo, 2 - San Leone (Agrigento)
Hotel La Moresca Marina di Ragusa
Hotel La Moresca - Marina di Ragusa Hotels | Hotel La Moresca of Marina di Ragusa is a contemporary maison de charme which unites the beauty of Sicilian Baroque...
Via Dandolo, 63 - Marina di Ragusa (Ragusa)
Locanda Don Serafino Ragusa
Locanda Don Serafino - Ragusa Hotels | The Locanda Don Serafino is an enchanting hotel de charme, for those customers who wish to have a different...
Via XI Febbraio, 15 - Ragusa (Ragusa)
Castello Camemi Vizzini Scalo
Castello Camemi - Vizzini Scalo Hotels | A t Castello Camemi, holidaymakers enjoy a luxurious vacation surrounded by the ancient charm of a sumptuous period...
Contrada Camemi - Vizzini Scalo (Catania)
Le Case dello Zodiaco Modica
Le Case dello Zodiaco - Modica Hotels | At Le Case dello Zodiaco the charm of Modica's ancient stone houses combines with the comfort of a contemporary hotel.
Corso Marconi, 26 - Modica (Ragusa)
Tenuta Cammarana Ragusa
Tenuta Cammarana - Ragusa Hotels | Steeped in the history and traditions of Sicily, Tenuta Cammarana combines the aristocratic elegance of a neo-baroque...
Contrada Cammarana - Ragusa (Ragusa)
Antica Dimora San Girolamo Licata
Antica Dimora San Girolamo - Licata Hotels | The Antica Dimora San Girolamo combines the charm of an authentic Sicilian home with that of Licata, one of the...
Piazza San Girolamo, 20 - Licata (Agrigento)
Villa U Marchisi Scicli
Villa U Marchisi - Scicli Hotels | A journey to Scicli, in Southernmost Sicily: land of golden beaches, sun drenched landscapes, masterpieces of...
Via Paganini, 78 - Cava d'Aliga - Scicli (Ragusa)
Anime a Sud Modica
Anime a Sud - Modica Hotels | A stylish contemporary retreat in the heart of the historic center of Modica, Guest House Anime a Sud unites the...
Via S. Lucia, 9 - Modica (Ragusa)
Monoresort Modica
Monoresort - Modica Hotels | Experience a new kind of Sicily with Monoresort: an exclusive collection of beautiful, modern apartments in the...
Via Resistenza partigiana, 188 - Modica (Ragusa)
Mandranova Palma di Montechiaro
Mandranova - Palma di Montechiaro Hotels | The Mandranova Resort combines contemporary elegance with the traditional architecture of the ancient farm houses of...
Strada Statale 115, Km 217 - Palma di Montechiaro (Agrigento)
Gela Italy towns in the vicinity
Gela
A long stretch of coast and a rich and fertile soil. These are the principal characteristics of...
La Madia
Licata
Product, colour and texture. Simple, creative cuisine using the finest local ingredients.
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