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Faraglioni of the Cyclops – Catania Seafront Cycle Path loop from San Pietro Clarenza

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Faraglioni of the Cyclops – Catania Seafront Cycle Path loop from San Pietro Clarenza

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Faraglioni of the Cyclops – Catania Seafront Cycle Path loop from San Pietro Clarenza

03:55

63.0km

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: May 18, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 34.9 km for 65 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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23.1 km

View of Santa Tecla and the Ionian Coast

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Panorama on the Ionian coast of Catania. In the background, the seaside village of Santa Tecla.

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25.0 km

La Timpa di Acireale

Nature Reserve

32.0 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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32.3 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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33.2 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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33.7 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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34.9 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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40.1 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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45.1 km

In the middle of the turbulent city of Catania, the Park Villa Bellini offers an oasis of calm. Fountains, a music pavilion and secluded places in the green provide relaxation and recreation for the visitor.

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63.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.7 km

16.6 km

11.6 km

3.29 km

847 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

55.9 km

5.87 km

841 m

513 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

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Weather

Tuesday 2 June

34°C

21°C

22 %

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View of Santa Tecla and the Ionian Coast

View of the Cyclops Islands (Faraglioni of Aci Trezza)

Faraglioni of the Cyclops

View of the Cyclops Islands from Aci Trezza

View of the Cyclopean Isles

Norman Castle of Aci Castello

Catania Seafront Cycle Path

Villa Bellini Park

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