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Faraglioni of the Cyclops – Catania Seafront Cycle Path loop from Acireale

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Faraglioni of the Cyclops – Catania Seafront Cycle Path loop from Acireale

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Faraglioni of the Cyclops – Catania Seafront Cycle Path loop from Acireale

03:49

60.4km

650m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: June 26, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 44.4 km for 282 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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18.4 km

View of the Citrus Groves of Mount Etna

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The road, which runs along the entire Ionian coast, is surrounded by the intense scent of orange blossom from the citrus groves present in the plain. In the background you can see the profile of the Etna volcano.

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23.6 km

Coastal view of Acireale

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Fantastic

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24.4 km

View of the Ionian Sea from Acireale

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Nice breeze blowing at 30 degrees

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25.1 km

La Timpa di Acireale

Nature Reserve

31.9 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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32.8 km

View of the Cyclops Islands from Aci Trezza

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A small quiet fishing port which keeps track of the passage of Ulysses.

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33.3 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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44.5 km

Catania Cathedral

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A beautiful church from the outside. Unfortunately couldn't get in there closed.

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47.9 km

Catania Seafront Cycle Path

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This route reserved for cyclists runs along the Catania seafront for approximately 2.2 kilometers and is perfect for avoiding the city traffic.

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60.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.7 km

14.2 km

9.17 km

8.70 km

402 m

209 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

53.3 km

4.66 km

2.28 km

242 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

31°C

20°C

7 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

March 31, 2025,Giarre-Catania

After the 'low point' of yesterday afternoon, today a top ride with lovely weather, great route, view of Etna with snow-capped peak, nice terraces, lots of palm trees, plantations with beautiful (derelict) country houses, beautiful fishing village (Aci Castello) and as icing on the cake a 'real bike path' the last 5 km 😎.
Nice to be back in Catania …

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Faraglioni of the Cyclops – Catania Seafront Cycle Path loop from Acireale

View of the Citrus Groves of Mount Etna

Coastal view of Acireale

View of the Ionian Sea from Acireale

Faraglioni of the Cyclops

View of the Cyclops Islands from Aci Trezza

View of the Cyclopean Isles

Catania Cathedral

Catania Seafront Cycle Path

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