Every self-respecting traveler always brings home the taste of typical products of the place he visits. Those who decide to visit Syracuse will never forget the taste and the intense smell of the oranges and PGI Lemons of Siracusa.
The lemon of Siracusa PGI belongs to the cultivation of the Syracusan feminine and its clones, referable to the botanical species Citrus limon, which produces three blooms: the primofiore, the bianchetto and the verdello. Also called “The Gold of Siracusa”, this magnificent fruit is characterized by a high content in juice and by the wealth of oil glands in the peel, as well as for the high quality of essential oils.
To get another unforgettable flavor, just move a few kilometers and you can come across the Strawberry of Cassibile, one of the most important agricultural products of the Siracusa area. Cultivated in the area of ​​the homonymous village south of Syracuse, it is considered as a product of excellence nowadays all over the world. Cassibile Strawberry comes with thick, dark red fruits rich in sugars and vitamins that are important for the body and has a truly unmistakable flavor.

From the excellence of fruit to the excellence of dried fruit, in the province of Siracusa the step is short. You will never forget the taste of Avola almonds: the name “Almond of Avola” indicates only three cultivars: Pizzuta, Fascionello, Romana, the most valuable on the international market. They can be used as a natural anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, a precious supplement for diets, rich in nutrients as well as an ingredient for many traditional dishes.

Continuing south we meet another product that has become famous all over the world, this is Pachino PGI Tomato. A protected geographical indication, the vegetable does not belong to the traditional agriculture of the island, being a variety imported from Israel, has now been adopted and cultivated with visceral love by the inhabitants of the areas of Pachino and neighboring, so as to take now the name of Ciliegino di Pachino tomato or Pachino tomatoes. This marvel of nature classifies and protects four tomato varieties, all with different characteristics and destined to different market segments: Ciliegino IGP, Costoluto IGP, Tondo Liscio IGP and Grappolo IGP.

Going back to Siracusa, a must is a tour of the Fish Market of Ortigia. Perfumes and flavors mingle along the market path, beading the air of the goodness of the Ionian fish. If you want to remember the smell and taste of the Syracusan sea, a ride through the colorful stalls is a must. The taste of fish from the Mercato d’Ortigia is not to be missed.
Taking the north of the province is obligatory to try the legendary Sausage of Palazzolo Acreide: More proteins, more carbohydrates, less unsaturated fats, rich in Omega 3 and 6, double iron levels compared to other meats. The traditional sausage of Palazzolo Acreide is obtained from the processing of the Sicilian black pig and represents a panacea for the Mediterranean diet as it certifies also a recent study of the University of Messina.