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View of the Cyclopean Isles – Faraglioni of the Cyclops loop from Acireale

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View of the Cyclopean Isles – Faraglioni of the Cyclops loop from Acireale

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View of the Cyclopean Isles – Faraglioni of the Cyclops loop from Acireale

02:12

20.5km

260m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 13, 2026

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After 6.87 km for 278 m

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After 10.4 km for 85 m

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Train Station

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8.41 km

View of Aci Castello

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

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9.12 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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10.2 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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11.4 km

View of the Cyclopean Isles

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There are four islands (or stacks) of the Cyclops: Lachea, Faraglione Grande, Faraglione di Mezzo and the Faraglione degli Uccelli. The archipelago owes its name to a passage from the …

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11.9 km

View of the Cyclops Islands (Faraglioni of Aci Trezza)

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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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12.3 km

Faraglioni of the Cyclops

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The Riviera of the Cyclops is a 12 kilometer stretch of coastline between Aci Trezza and Aci Castello, north of Catania characterized by the Faraglioni

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12.3 km

St. John the Baptist Church, Aci Trezza

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The church of San Giovanni Battista is the main church of Aci Trezza, rebuilt after the earthquake of 1693 and consecrated in 1696. It has a Baroque facade with a …

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18.9 km

Italo Banksy Corner

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19.6 km

Castello Pennisi di Floristella

Castle

20.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.89 km

4.32 km

4.23 km

3.21 km

550 m

352 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

6.46 km

572 m

434 m

116 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

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Thursday 21 May

23°C

14°C

7 %

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View of the Cyclopean Isles – Faraglioni of the Cyclops loop from Acireale

View of Aci Castello

Scogghiu du Sceccu

Norman Castle of Aci Castello

View of the Cyclopean Isles

View of the Cyclops Islands (Faraglioni of Aci Trezza)

Faraglioni of the Cyclops

St. John the Baptist Church, Aci Trezza

Italo Banksy Corner

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