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

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

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

05:37

21.4km

170m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

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After 9.87 km for 278 m

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After 12.6 km for 85 m

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.23 km

Catania Beach

Highlight • Beach

2

7.92 km

Scogghiu du Sceccu

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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3

8.87 km

Norman Castle of Aci Castello

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

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4

10.6 km

View of the Cyclops Islands (Faraglioni of Aci Trezza)

Highlight • Natural Monument

The islands of the Cyclops, also known as the Faraglioni of Aci Trezza, derive their name from Greek mythology, in particular from the legend of the Cyclops Polyphemus, immortalized in …

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5

10.9 km

Isola Lachea and the Cyclops' sea stacks

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The Lachea island and the Cyclops stacks are a protected natural area of volcanic origin located in front of the town of Aci Trezza. According to the myth, they are …

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6

11.2 km

Faraglioni of the Cyclopes

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

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7

12.9 km

Church of San Giuseppe, Aci Castello

Highlight • Religious Site

8

15.9 km

Catania Seafront

Highlight • Beach

B

21.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

5.99 km

1.22 km

559 m

394 m

136 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

7.62 km

1.32 km

1.02 km

200 m

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Comments

May 1, 2025,Catania Central Station - Acicastello - Catania Central Station

This is a easy walk mostly close to the sea. It has some very panoramic points and you can go down to the rocks for swimming on a couple of points

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