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View of the Cyclopean Isles – Faraglioni of the Cyclops loop from Aci Castello

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Italy
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Catania
Aci Castello

View of the Cyclopean Isles – Faraglioni of the Cyclops loop from Aci Castello

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View of the Cyclopean Isles – Faraglioni of the Cyclops loop from Aci Castello

01:09

10.3km

240m

Running

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

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 186 m for 149 m

Customers only

After 1.05 km for 85 m

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Waypoints

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Start point

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155 m

View of the Cyclopean Isles

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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2

1.33 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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3

1.57 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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4

9.44 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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9.51 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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9.84 km

View of the Cyclops Islands

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

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10.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.97 km

3.13 km

901 m

175 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.63 km

2.17 km

294 m

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