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Acireale

Norman Castle of Aci Castello – Faraglioni of the Cyclops loop from Acireale

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Mountain biking trails
Italy
Sicily
Catania
Acireale

Norman Castle of Aci Castello – Faraglioni of the Cyclops loop from Acireale

Easy

6

riders

Norman Castle of Aci Castello – Faraglioni of the Cyclops loop from Acireale

01:13

18.8km

220m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 677 m for 168 m

After 8.46 km for 129 m

After 8.69 km for 312 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

746 m

Timpa di Acireale Coastal Path and Sunset View

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2

8.73 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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3

8.96 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

10.7 km

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

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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17.7 km

La Timpa di Acireale

Nature Reserve

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18.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.79 km

6.59 km

955 m

759 m

465 m

146 m

106 m

Surfaces

16.5 km

2.18 km

138 m

< 100 m

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Monday 12 October

21°C

14°C

54 %

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