Augusta accommodation from NZ$159

The Agriturismo Tenuta Giarretta is 30 kilometres from the middle of Augusta. Or, alternatively, the Grand Hotel Ortigia Siracusa is positioned 25 kilometres away. Some more hotel options worth looking into are the B&B Le Saline and the Des Etrangers Hotel & SPA.

After you have got a feel for Augusta, why don't you explore a bit further afield? The Sicily area has plenty of other things to see. Visit the ruins and castles in Sicily, or enjoy the region's lovely rural landscapes and beaches. In this part of Italy, visitors may partake in snowboarding, skiing and cross-country skiing.

Solarino can be found 18 kilometres to the south of Augusta. While here, take the time to experience the Mother Church. Solarino has some good places to spend the night, including the Zaiera Resort and Italiana Resort. You can also visit Floridia, which is home to the Museum Etnografico Nunzio Bruno. Floridia is situated 20 kilometres to the south of Augusta. The I Monasteri Golf Resort and Cuore di Palme are great places to stay.

If you are really into sports and want to watch games, you might decide to visit Angelo Massimino Stadium, which is 30 kilometres to the north of Augusta. Book a hotel close to the action at the Romano Palace Luxury Hotel or the NH Catania Parco Degli Aragonesi.

Situated 25 kilometres away from Augusta is Fontanarossa Airport. Stay nearby at the Romano Palace Luxury Hotel or the NH Catania Parco Degli Aragonesi.