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Faraglioni of the Cyclopes – Norman Castle of Aci Castello loop from Aci Castello

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Faraglioni of the Cyclopes – Norman Castle of Aci Castello loop from Aci Castello

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Faraglioni of the Cyclopes – Norman Castle of Aci Castello loop from Aci Castello

01:25

5.45km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 8, 2026

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After 1.38 km for 278 m

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Waypoints

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Start point

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1

374 m

Church of San Giuseppe, Aci Castello

Highlight • Religious Site

2

1.99 km

Faraglioni of the Cyclopes

Highlight • Natural Monument

Imposing black rocks. The name Cyclops Islands comes from Greek mythology. Great sundowner atmosphere in Aci Trezza

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3

2.05 km

Faraglioni of Aci Trezza

Highlight • Natural Monument

View on the legendary stacks of the Cyclops of volcanic origin. The name derives from the legend according to which the stacks are the stones thrown by the Cyclops Polyphemus against Ulysses on the run, as narrated in Homer's Odyssey.

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4

3.79 km

Norman Castle of Aci Castello

Highlight • Castle

Beautiful promenade, Norman fort, beach made only of lava rock, close to the Cyclops Islands

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5

4.03 km

View of Aci Castello

Highlight • Viewpoint

It is possible to go down to the sea for swimming. A visit to the castle is recommended.

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6

4.89 km

Scogghiu du Sceccu

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Scogghiu du Sceccu is a locality in the province of Catania. The name means rock of the donkey and it is a place of naturalistic interest, with a beautiful view …

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5.45 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.06 km

1.90 km

258 m

221 m

Surfaces

3.24 km

1.81 km

221 m

164 m

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April 3, 2024,Zyklopeninseln

Imposing black rocks. The name Cyclops Islands comes from Greek mythology. Great sundowner atmosphere in Aci Trezza.

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September 12, 2023,Sicilia: Schlendern an der Küste von Aci Castello & Aci Trezza

Sicilia: Aci Castello, Aci Trezza & the Riserva Isola Lachea and faraglioni dei Ciclopi

Today is departure day. So it should be a trip that wouldn't take us too far from Catania airport. The coastal towns of Aci Castello and Aci Trezza were good choices. This walk took us along rugged, partly high lava cliffs with many sea accesses that …

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