Siracusa district, Sicily, Italy
Places to visit near Buscemi
Buscemi is a town in Siracusa district, Sicily, Italy, home to about 1,063 people. Within 50 km by road there are 125 places to visit — 53 forts & heritage, 27 churches, 9 beaches & coast and 10 museums. The must-see places are Chiesa dell'Immacolata (4 km), Museo Dei Viaggiatori in Sicilia (4 km) and Basilica di San Sebastiano (4 km).
Buscemi at a glance
- Location
- Siracusa district, Sicily, Italy
- Population
- about 1,063
- Coordinates
- 37.0860° N, 14.8850° E
- Places within 50 km
- 125 (105 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums
Top places to visit near Buscemi
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Buscemi: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Chiesa dell'ImmacolataChurches · SiracusaMust-see
- Museo Dei Viaggiatori in SiciliaMuseums · SiracusaMust-see
- Basilica di San SebastianoChurches · SiracusaMust-see
- SantoniForts · SiracusaMust-see
- Riserva Naturale Orientata Pantalica Valle dell'Anapo e Torrente Cava GrandeWildlife · SiracusaMust-see
- Basilica di Sant'AntonioChurches · RagusaMust-see
- Chiesa di Maria Santissima AssuntaChurches · RagusaMust-see
- AnaktoronForts · SiracusaMust-see
- Villaggio di Castelluccio di NotoForts · SiracusaMust-see
- Cava Dei ServiForts · SiracusaMust-see
- Monte ArcibessiHills · RagusaMust-see
- Chiesa di San SebastianoChurches · SiracusaNotable
More places near Buscemi
- Ex Chiesa di San Giacomo · church · Siracusa · ~0 km
- Ecomuseo I Luoghi del Lavoro Contadino e Dei Mestieri · museum · Siracusa · ~0 km
- Castello Requisenz · fort · Siracusa · ~1 km
- Arco dell'Annunziata · attraction · Ragusa · ~22 km · Must-see
- Chiesa San Vito · church · Ragusa · ~22 km · Must-see
- Grotta Masella · cave · Siracusa · ~2 km
- Castello Santapau · fort · Catania · ~23 km · Must-see
- San Paolo · church · Siracusa · ~3 km
- Oxena Falls · waterfall · Siracusa · ~24 km · Must-see
- Akrai: Archeologic Park · attraction · Siracusa · ~4 km
- Teatro Greco di Akrai · fort · Siracusa · ~4 km
- Museo Archeologico Gabriele Judica · museum · Siracusa · ~4 km
Things to see near Buscemi, by type
Forts & heritage near Buscemi
88 forts & heritage within 100 km of Buscemi. The closest is Castello Requisenz (1 km); the best-known is Santoni (5 km). Best time: october to february.
- Santoni · fort · Siracusa · ~5 km · Must-see
- Anaktoron · fort · Siracusa · ~17 km · Must-see
- Villaggio di Castelluccio di Noto · fort · Siracusa · ~18 km · Must-see
- Cava Dei Servi · fort · Siracusa · ~20 km · Must-see
- Castello Requisenz · fort · Siracusa · ~1 km
- Castello Santapau · fort · Catania · ~23 km · Must-see
Churches near Buscemi
50 churches within 100 km of Buscemi. The closest is Chiesa di San Sebastiano (1 km); the best-known is Chiesa dell'Immacolata (4 km). Best time: year-round.
- Chiesa dell'Immacolata · church · Siracusa · ~4 km · Must-see
- Basilica di San Sebastiano · church · Siracusa · ~4 km · Must-see
- Basilica di Sant'Antonio · church · Ragusa · ~11 km · Must-see
- Chiesa di Maria Santissima Assunta · church · Ragusa · ~14 km · Must-see
- Chiesa di San Sebastiano · church · Siracusa · ~0 km
- Ex Chiesa di San Giacomo · church · Siracusa · ~0 km
Beaches & coast near Buscemi
18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Buscemi. The closest is Spiaggia di Gallina (39 km). Best time: october to march.
- Spiaggia di Gallina · beach · Siracusa · ~39 km · Must-see
- Spiaggia di Lido di Noto · beach · Siracusa · ~41 km · Must-see
- Baia Arcile · beach · Sicily · ~42 km · Must-see
- Eloro · beach · Siracusa · ~42 km · Must-see
- Faro di Brucoli · beach · Siracusa · ~43 km · Must-see
- Spiaggia di Calamosche · beach · Siracusa · ~44 km · Must-see
Museums near Buscemi
15 museums within 100 km of Buscemi. The closest is Ecomuseo I Luoghi del Lavoro Contadino e Dei Mestieri (1 km); the best-known is Museo Dei Viaggiatori in Sicilia (4 km). Best time: year-round.
- Museo Dei Viaggiatori in Sicilia · museum · Siracusa · ~4 km · Must-see
- Ecomuseo I Luoghi del Lavoro Contadino e Dei Mestieri · museum · Siracusa · ~0 km
- Museo Archeologico Gabriele Judica · museum · Siracusa · ~4 km
- Museo Casa Natale Salvatore Quasimodo · museum · Ragusa · ~34 km · Must-see
- Museo Civico di Storia Naturale · museum · Ragusa · ~37 km · Must-see
- Museo Archeologico Regionale Paolo Orsi · museum · Siracusa · ~45 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Buscemi
13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Buscemi. The closest is Riserva Naturale Orientata Pantalica Valle dell'Anapo e Torrente Cava Grande (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Riserva Naturale Orientata Pantalica Valle dell'Anapo e Torrente Cava Grande · sanctuary · Siracusa · ~11 km · Must-see
- Riserva Naturale Orientata Cavagrande del Cassibile · sanctuary · Siracusa · ~30 km · Must-see
- Riserva Naturale Orientata Saline di Priolo · sanctuary · Siracusa · ~38 km · Must-see
- Riserva Naturale Orientata Bosco di Santo Pietro · sanctuary · Catania · ~43 km · Must-see
- Vendicari Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Siracusa · ~45 km · Must-see
- Area Marina Protetta Plemmirio · sanctuary · Siracusa · ~49 km · Must-see
Hill stations & viewpoints near Buscemi
12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Buscemi. The closest is Serra Casale (7 km); the best-known is Monte Arcibessi (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Monte Arcibessi · viewpoint · Ragusa · ~20 km · Must-see
- Serra Casale · viewpoint · Ragusa · ~7 km
- Monte Raci · viewpoint · Ragusa · ~28 km · Must-see
- Hyblaean Mountains · viewpoint · Siracusa · ~8 km
- Monte Lauro · viewpoint · Siracusa · ~8 km
- Monte Turcisi · viewpoint · Catania · ~59 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Buscemi
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.
- Start in Buscemi
- 4 km Chiesa dell'Immacolata · church, Siracusa
- 1 km Santoni · heritage site, Siracusa
- 1 km Basilica di San Sebastiano · church, Siracusa
- 1 km Museo Dei Viaggiatori in Sicilia · museum, Siracusa
- 11 km Riserva Naturale Orientata Pantalica Valle dell'Anapo e Torrente Cava Grande · nature spot, Siracusa
- 11 km Back to Buscemi
Plan a longer trip from Buscemi — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Buscemi
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How to reach Buscemi
All places near Buscemi by distance
Within 15 km of Buscemi
- Grotta di Sinibaldo · fort · Siracusa · ~4 km
- Villa Comunale · park · Siracusa · ~5 km
- Kasmenai · attraction · Siracusa · ~6 km
- Santuario del Crocifisso · church · Siracusa · ~6 km
- Chiesa di Santa Maria Maddalena · church · Siracusa · ~7 km
- Serra Casale · viewpoint · Ragusa · ~7 km
- Chiesa di San Sebastiano · church · Siracusa · ~7 km
- Necropoli Santa Lucia di Mendola · fort · Siracusa · ~8 km
- Chiesa di Santa Lucia di Mendola · church · Siracusa · ~8 km
- Hyblaean Mountains · viewpoint · Siracusa · ~8 km
- Monte Lauro · viewpoint · Siracusa · ~8 km
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Noto Antica · fort · Siracusa · ~25 km · Must-see
- Giardino Ibleo · park · Ragusa · ~27 km · Must-see
- Palazzo Battaglia · fort · Ragusa · ~27 km · Must-see
- Duomo di San Giorgio · church · Ragusa · ~27 km · Must-see
- Castello Barresi Branciforte · fort · Catania · ~28 km · Must-see
- Santuario di Santa Maria della Stella · attraction · Catania · ~28 km · Must-see
- Chiesa di San Filippo Neri · church · Ragusa · ~28 km · Must-see
- Cattedrale di San Giovanni Battista · church · Ragusa · ~28 km · Must-see
- Monte Raci · viewpoint · Ragusa · ~28 km · Must-see
- Riserva Naturale Orientata Cavagrande del Cassibile · sanctuary · Siracusa · ~30 km · Must-see
- Palazzo Comunale · fort · Catania · ~33 km · Must-see
- Duomo di San Giorgio · church · Ragusa · ~34 km · Must-see
- Chiesa di San Domenico · church · Siracusa · ~34 km · Must-see
- Palazzo Nicolaci · fort · Siracusa · ~34 km · Must-see
- Cattedrale di San Nicolò · church · Siracusa · ~34 km · Must-see
- Castello Dei Conti · fort · Ragusa · ~34 km · Must-see
- Lago Biviere di Lentini · lake · Siracusa · ~34 km · Must-see
- Ducezio Palace · fort · Siracusa · ~34 km · Must-see
- Ex Monastero del Santissimo Salvatore · Buddhist site · Siracusa · ~34 km · Must-see
- Museo Casa Natale Salvatore Quasimodo · museum · Ragusa · ~34 km · Must-see
- Necropoli di Cassibile · fort · Siracusa · ~35 km · Must-see
- Colonne di San Basilio · fort · Siracusa · ~35 km · Must-see
- Palazzo Dei Mercedari · fort · Ragusa · ~35 km · Must-see
- Parco Archeologico di Occhiolà · fort · Catania · ~36 km · Must-see
- Chiesa di Santa Maria Delle Stelle · church · Ragusa · ~37 km · Must-see
- Castello Dei Naselli d'Aragona · fort · Ragusa · ~37 km · Must-see
- Museo Civico di Storia Naturale · museum · Ragusa · ~37 km · Must-see
- Megara Hyblaea · fort · Siracusa · ~37 km · Must-see
- Guglia di Marcello · fort · Siracusa · ~37 km · Must-see
- Zona Speciale di Conservazione 'Cava d’Ispica' ITA080009 · fort · Ragusa · ~37 km · Must-see
- Castello Eurialo · fort · Siracusa · ~38 km · Must-see
- Riserva Naturale Orientata Saline di Priolo · sanctuary · Siracusa · ~38 km · Must-see
- Spiaggia di Gallina · beach · Siracusa · ~39 km · Must-see
- Stentinello · fort · Siracusa · ~39 km · Must-see
- Palikè Rocchicella · fort · Catania · ~40 km · Must-see
- Thapsos · fort · Siracusa · ~40 km · Must-see
- Villa Romana del Tellaro · fort · Siracusa · ~41 km · Must-see
- Colonna Pizzuta · fort · Siracusa · ~41 km · Must-see
- Spiaggia di Lido di Noto · beach · Siracusa · ~41 km · Must-see
- Baia Arcile · beach · Sicily · ~42 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Faro di Capo Murro di Porco · beach · Siracusa · ~51 km · Must-see
- Riserva Naturale Macchia Foresta del Fiume Irminio · sanctuary · Ragusa · ~54 km · Must-see
- Spiaggia della Plaia · beach · Catania · ~56 km · Must-see
- Porto Turistico Marina di Ragusa · beach · Sicily · ~57 km · Must-see
- Grotta Calafarina · cave · Siracusa · ~57 km · Must-see
- Kamarina · fort · Ragusa · ~57 km · Must-see
- Parco Archeologico Kaukana · fort · Ragusa · ~59 km · Must-see
- Monte Turcisi · viewpoint · Catania · ~59 km · Must-see
- Kaukana · fort · Ragusa · ~59 km · Must-see
- Faro di Capo Scaramia · beach · Ragusa · ~60 km · Must-see
- Riserva Biviere di Gela · sanctuary · Caltanissetta · ~61 km · Must-see
- Castello Ursino · museum · Catania · ~61 km · Must-see
- Chiesa Madre di Santa Maria Delle Grazie · church · Catania · ~62 km · Must-see
- Santuario di Santa Maria dell'Aiuto · church · Catania · ~62 km · Must-see
- Terme Romane · fort · Catania · ~62 km · Must-see
- Pozzo di Gammazita · fort · Catania · ~62 km · Must-see
- Foro Romano · fort · Catania · ~62 km · Must-see
- Chiesa della Santissima Trinità · church · Catania · ~62 km · Must-see
- Odeon · fort · Catania · ~62 km · Must-see
- Teatro Greco Romano · fort · Catania · ~62 km · Must-see
- Faro di Cozzo Spadaro · beach · Siracusa · ~62 km · Must-see
- Museo Emilio Greco · museum · Catania · ~62 km · Must-see
- Porta Uzeda · fort · Catania · ~62 km · Must-see
- Monastero di San Nicolò l'Arena · fort · Catania · ~62 km · Must-see
- Terme Achilliane · fort · Catania · ~62 km · Must-see
- Fontana dell'Elefante · fort · Catania · ~62 km · Must-see
- Terme Romane della Rotonda · fort · Catania · ~62 km · Must-see
- Catania Cathedral · church · Catania · ~62 km · Must-see
- Palazzo Degli Elefanti · fort · Catania · ~62 km · Must-see
- Badia di Sant'Agata · church · Catania · ~62 km · Must-see
- Cappella Bonajuto · church · Catania · ~62 km · Must-see
- Lago di Nicito · lake · Catania · ~62 km · Must-see
- Roman Amphitheater · fort · Catania · ~63 km · Must-see
- Ipogeo di Sant'Euplio · fort · Catania · ~63 km · Must-see
- Capo Passero · beach · Siracusa · ~63 km · Must-see
- Giardino Bellini · park · Catania · ~63 km · Must-see
- Basilica Santuario di Maria Santissima Annunziata al Carmine · church · Catania · ~63 km · Must-see
- Orto Botanico di Catania · sanctuary · Catania · ~64 km · Must-see
- Monte Bubbonia · fort · Caltanissetta · ~65 km · Must-see
- Isola Delle Correnti · beach · Siracusa · ~65 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forts & heritage | 53 | 88 | Castello Requisenz (1 km) |
| Churches | 27 | 50 | Chiesa di San Sebastiano (1 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 9 | 18 | Spiaggia di Gallina (39 km) |
| Museums | 10 | 15 | Ecomuseo I Luoghi del Lavoro Contadino e Dei Mestieri (1 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 8 | 13 | Riserva Naturale Orientata Pantalica Valle dell'Anapo e Torrente Cava Grande (11 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 5 | 12 | Serra Casale (7 km) |
| Caves | 3 | 5 | Grotta Masella (2 km) |
| Other attractions | 4 | 4 | Akrai: Archeologic Park (4 km) |
| Parks | 2 | 3 | Villa Comunale (5 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 1 | 3 | Lago Biviere di Lentini (34 km) |
| Buddhist sites | 1 | 2 | Ex Monastero del Santissimo Salvatore (34 km) |
| Waterfalls | 1 | 1 | Oxena Falls (24 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 1 | 1 | Isolotto di Ognina (45 km) |
Buscemi: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Buscemi?
Chiesa dell'Immacolata (church, about 4 km), Museo Dei Viaggiatori in Sicilia (museum, about 4 km), Basilica di San Sebastiano (church, about 4 km), Santoni (heritage site, about 5 km), Riserva Naturale Orientata Pantalica Valle dell'Anapo e Torrente Cava Grande (nature spot, about 11 km), Basilica di Sant'Antonio (church, about 11 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Buscemi?
125 places on Spotwander: 53 forts & heritage, 27 churches, 9 beaches & coast, 10 museums, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.
Which is the nearest fort to Buscemi?
Castello Requisenz, about 1 km by road; Teatro Greco di Akrai (4 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Buscemi?
Chiesa di San Sebastiano, about 1 km by road; Ex Chiesa di San Giacomo (0 km) is next.
Which is the nearest beach to Buscemi?
Spiaggia di Gallina, about 39 km by road; Spiaggia di Lido di Noto (41 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Buscemi?
Start in Buscemi, visit Chiesa dell'Immacolata, then Santoni, then Basilica di San Sebastiano, then Museo Dei Viaggiatori in Sicilia, then Riserva Naturale Orientata Pantalica Valle dell'Anapo e Torrente Cava Grande, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Buscemi?
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.
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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Buscemi’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.