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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

05:51

22.3km

180m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

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After 9.20 km for 85 m

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After 9.99 km for 325 m

Customers only

After 11.7 km for 325 m

Customers only

After 12.7 km for 85 m

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

8.05 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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2

8.99 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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3

10.6 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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4

10.7 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

11.1 km

Isola Lachea and the Cyclops' sea stacks

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

13.0 km

Church of San Giuseppe, Aci Castello

Highlight • Religious Site

7

16.0 km

Catania Seafront

Highlight • Beach

8

20.1 km

Catania Beach

Highlight • Beach

B

22.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

7.25 km

930 m

840 m

340 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

7.27 km

1.52 km

887 m

132 m

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Wednesday 11 November

24°C

18°C

12 %

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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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