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Grand Hotel Des Étrangers: A Seafront Classic on Ortigia
2025-2026 · 3 min read
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The Grand Hotel Des Étrangers occupies a prime seafront position on Ortigia, the ancient island heart of Siracusa in southeastern Sicily. Overlooking the sea and the Baroque streets of one of the Mediterranean's most atmospheric old towns, it has welcomed travelers, the 'strangers' of its name, for well over a century.
Its dining crowns the building. Clou Restaurant is a panoramic rooftop terrace suspended over Ortigia, serving authentic Mediterranean dishes and a robust wine list under chef Maurizio Urso, with once-in-a-lifetime views over the old town and the sea.
For a historic, seafront Siracusa stay on Ortigia, the Grand Hotel Des Étrangers is a standout.
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