Guidebook for Cefalù
Parks & Nature
Stunning views of Cefalù town and the coastline from high above. It;s a hike, so wear sensible shoes, take water and avoid the midday heat!
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Rocca di Cefalu
Stunning views of Cefalù town and the coastline from high above. It;s a hike, so wear sensible shoes, take water and avoid the midday heat!
One of the best beaches in the general area. Less touristy than the 'main' Cefalù beach, this one has safe clear swimming waters, mixed pebble / sand surface, good parking, great views. The downside is the walk down a fairly steep slope to reach the beach from the coastal road. Walking back up is worse!
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Spiaggia Torre Conca
One of the best beaches in the general area. Less touristy than the 'main' Cefalù beach, this one has safe clear swimming waters, mixed pebble / sand surface, good parking, great views. The downside is the walk down a fairly steep slope to reach the beach from the coastal road. Walking back up is worse!
The stunning national park is easily reached by car from Cefalù. The roads are windy, and sometimes steep, but the volume of traffic is very low and the driving experience is great. Plenty of jaw-dropping vistas to stop and take a break. If you want to tick a box, head as far as you can up into the mountains where you'll find one of Sicily's ski resorts! Yes, skiing in Sicily - winter only of course! Incredible scenery all around, and all year round.
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Madonie-Park
The stunning national park is easily reached by car from Cefalù. The roads are windy, and sometimes steep, but the volume of traffic is very low and the driving experience is great. Plenty of jaw-dropping vistas to stop and take a break. If you want to tick a box, head as far as you can up into the mountains where you'll find one of Sicily's ski resorts! Yes, skiing in Sicily - winter only of course! Incredible scenery all around, and all year round.
On the island that game the name to volcanoes, take a hike up the manageable (but tough!) slopes of this active caldera. Smell the sulphur, see the smoke and steam and gaze out across a stunning coastal view...
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Vulcano
On the island that game the name to volcanoes, take a hike up the manageable (but tough!) slopes of this active caldera. Smell the sulphur, see the smoke and steam and gaze out across a stunning coastal view...
Arts & Culture
Cefalù has a small museum - it won't take you long to peruse the local artefacts, then nip off for a gelato! The highlight is a renaissance portrait of a noble man - the image of which is widely used in tourist literature...
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Museo Mandralisca
13 Via MandraliscaCefalù has a small museum - it won't take you long to peruse the local artefacts, then nip off for a gelato! The highlight is a renaissance portrait of a noble man - the image of which is widely used in tourist literature...
Getting Around
Cefalù train station - gateway to other parts of the island, particularly along the northern coast towns and of course Palermo in the West and Messina in the East. You'll need to change trains at Termini Imerese to head inland / across the island.
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Cefalù
Cefalù train station - gateway to other parts of the island, particularly along the northern coast towns and of course Palermo in the West and Messina in the East. You'll need to change trains at Termini Imerese to head inland / across the island.
Milazzo is a ferry port from where you can reach the glorious volcanic Aeolian Islands just off the northern coast of Sicily. You can reach Milazzo by train fro Cefalù or easily by car - a great, fast drive along the autostrada passing through many very long tunnels.
On the islands, you can climb an active volcano, bathe in the mineral-rich mud baths (take an OLD swimsuit!), enjoy spa treatments at the deluxe hotels, swim and snorkel in pristine waters, enjoy fresh seafood and wander through narrow lanes between white-washed traditional houses.
If you plan to stay the night (or more) make sure you take the night boat trip to see Stromboli erupting with lava - a guaranteed great night out!
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Milazzo
Milazzo is a ferry port from where you can reach the glorious volcanic Aeolian Islands just off the northern coast of Sicily. You can reach Milazzo by train fro Cefalù or easily by car - a great, fast drive along the autostrada passing through many very long tunnels.
On the islands, you can climb an active volcano, bathe in the mineral-rich mud baths (take an OLD swimsuit!), enjoy spa treatments at the deluxe hotels, swim and snorkel in pristine waters, enjoy fresh seafood and wander through narrow lanes between white-washed traditional houses.
If you plan to stay the night (or more) make sure you take the night boat trip to see Stromboli erupting with lava - a guaranteed great night out!
Entertainment & Activities
Boats fo Rent
Via PresidianaJust in case you don't fancy swimming in the sea, but desperately need to cool off with a swim, head to this aqua park with pools, slides and spa treatments.
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Acqua Verde
Via dell'ImprenditoriaJust in case you don't fancy swimming in the sea, but desperately need to cool off with a swim, head to this aqua park with pools, slides and spa treatments.
Sightseeing
The iconic Norman cathedral in the centre of the old town. The cool interior contains an enormous golden mosaic of Christ - one of the greatest examples of its type anywhere in the world. Outside, the cathedral is dominated by the towering Rocca and benefits from a typical piazza with cafés and restaurants.
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Kathedrale von Cefalù
Piazza del DuomoThe iconic Norman cathedral in the centre of the old town. The cool interior contains an enormous golden mosaic of Christ - one of the greatest examples of its type anywhere in the world. Outside, the cathedral is dominated by the towering Rocca and benefits from a typical piazza with cafés and restaurants.
This mountain town, set in the rolling hills of the Madonie National Park is famed for its imposing square castle, once home to the powerful Ventimiglia family. Explore the various rooms and artefacts of this fascinating place including a magnificent baroque chapel. The quaint cobbled streets of Castelbuono are crammed with small shops, gelaterias, smaller churches (all with stunning interiors), bars and cafés. It's a real town with a real community feeling. Sample local dishes such as wild boar, washed down with delicious local wines. 13km drive from Cefalù, along country lanes with incredible views.
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Castelbuono
This mountain town, set in the rolling hills of the Madonie National Park is famed for its imposing square castle, once home to the powerful Ventimiglia family. Explore the various rooms and artefacts of this fascinating place including a magnificent baroque chapel. The quaint cobbled streets of Castelbuono are crammed with small shops, gelaterias, smaller churches (all with stunning interiors), bars and cafés. It's a real town with a real community feeling. Sample local dishes such as wild boar, washed down with delicious local wines. 13km drive from Cefalù, along country lanes with incredible views.
Drive along the beautiful coast road to Santo Stefano di Camastra to discover one of Sicily's most important ceramic producing hotspots. Brightly coloured majolica gifts await, as well as great views over the sea.
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Santo Stefano di Camastra
Drive along the beautiful coast road to Santo Stefano di Camastra to discover one of Sicily's most important ceramic producing hotspots. Brightly coloured majolica gifts await, as well as great views over the sea.
The famous volcanic island of Stromboli. Take a nighttime boat trip to witness nature and it's wildest! This volcano spews out fountains of glowing molten lava on a regular basis. Without fail, you will see some volcanic activity, but the level of what you will see depends entirely on mother nature...
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Stromboli Vulcan
The famous volcanic island of Stromboli. Take a nighttime boat trip to witness nature and it's wildest! This volcano spews out fountains of glowing molten lava on a regular basis. Without fail, you will see some volcanic activity, but the level of what you will see depends entirely on mother nature...
Panarea is a beautiful small island surrounded by crystalline seas. Enjoy a hiking trail to visit the remains of ancient settlement sites, or simply relax on one of the pristine beaches. Excellent snorkelling here. Sturdy shoes recommended as the beaches require a bit of a 'hike' to get to... take plenty of water and a hat for shade!
The entire island is walkable - no proper vehicles allowed, only golf carts, and it's a charming mix of old whitewashed houses and unspoilt scrubby clifftops.
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Panarea
Panarea is a beautiful small island surrounded by crystalline seas. Enjoy a hiking trail to visit the remains of ancient settlement sites, or simply relax on one of the pristine beaches. Excellent snorkelling here. Sturdy shoes recommended as the beaches require a bit of a 'hike' to get to... take plenty of water and a hat for shade!
The entire island is walkable - no proper vehicles allowed, only golf carts, and it's a charming mix of old whitewashed houses and unspoilt scrubby clifftops.
Drive up into the hills above Cefalù and you'll soon reach a place of quiet contemplation and 'sanctuary' This hilltop church has beautiful art inside and stunning views from the car park.
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Santuario Gibilmanna
Via del Giubileo MagnoDrive up into the hills above Cefalù and you'll soon reach a place of quiet contemplation and 'sanctuary' This hilltop church has beautiful art inside and stunning views from the car park.
Essentials
Fairly large supermarket in the centre of town with an attached car park. Fresh produce, grocery items and beach essentials can be found here.
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Gourmet Decò Cefalù
3 Via Giuseppe VazzanaFairly large supermarket in the centre of town with an attached car park. Fresh produce, grocery items and beach essentials can be found here.
Neighbourhoods
This is the area where my apartment is. Mainly residential but with a small beach and the main harbour within walking distance. From the main harbour you can get a boat over to the Aeolian islands during the summer months.
La Kalura
This is the area where my apartment is. Mainly residential but with a small beach and the main harbour within walking distance. From the main harbour you can get a boat over to the Aeolian islands during the summer months.