Noto Triumphs at the Food and Travel Reader Awards 2023 and is Destination of the Year

Noto, the beautiful baroque city in Sicily, was recently elected Destination of the Year at the prestigious Food and Travel Reader Awards Italia 2023. During the gala evening, this charming Sicilian resort was honoured with the prestigious award, thus confirming its status as a jewel of Italian tourism.

The motivation for the award for Noto is praise for its countless treasures and the timeless beauty of the city: 'Great architecture, breathtaking landscapes and golden sandy beaches. Noto is a city that does not disappoint the tourist. A symbol of Sicilian Baroque, it is a pearl of this artistic period that delights all who visit. Rebuilt after the earthquake of 1693, it is now part of the World Heritage of theUnesco Late Baroque towns of the Val di Noto. A popular destination for the international jet set, it is the true destination where everyone wants to be and also be photographed."

Mayor Corrado Figura collected the award and expressed his satisfaction with this important recognition, emphasising the importance of this achievement for the city of Noto and for the whole of Sicily: "I dedicate this prestigious award to my fellow citizens and the entire municipal administration, which works tirelessly to make every corner of our territory welcoming."

This prestigious award reaffirms Noto's position as one of the most fascinating tourist destinations in Italy and the world, and underlines the local community's constant commitment to welcoming and enhancing the beauty of this timeless city.