For a traffic-free (and mostly human-free) alternative to Isola di Ortigia, there is a lovely crushed stone bike path reaching north from the city of Syracuse along the coast. Runners can pick up the trail at Piazza Cappuccini. The mostly waterfront path hits a sculpture park after about 1 mile, then continues all the way to Targia. It’s about 6.6 km one-way, but can be shortened to an out and back of any desired length. Can also be combined with the Isola di Ortigia route with a few extra km on Riviera Dionisio Il Grande.
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- Full path is 6.6 km (4.1 miles) one-way
- 48 meters
- Piazza Cappuccini
- Siracusa Train Station
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