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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September 30, 2021

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The Cyclops Islands are a small group of islands in the Ionian Sea. They are located off the east coast of Sicily in the Aci Trezza district of the municipality of Aci Castello. The archipelago includes the islands of Lachea, Faraglione Grande, Faraglione di Mezzo and Faraglione degli Uccelli, as well as some rocks (Wikipedia).
Follow the promenade at Aci Trezza and then you will see this subject.

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The name Cyclops Islands refers to Greek mythology: Polyphemus, one of the gigantic Cyclops, captured Odysseus and twelve of his companions in order to feed on their flesh. After Odysseus …

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1. View of the Cyclopean Isles – Faraglioni of the Cyclops loop from Cannizzaro

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2. Faraglioni of the Cyclops – View of the Cyclopean Isles loop from Cerza

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3. View of the Cyclopean Isles – Faraglioni of the Cyclops loop from Milo

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View of the Cyclops Islands (Faraglioni of Aci Trezza)

1. View of the Cyclopean Isles – Faraglioni of the Cyclops loop from Cannizzaro

2. Faraglioni of the Cyclops – View of the Cyclopean Isles loop from Cerza

3. View of the Cyclopean Isles – Faraglioni of the Cyclops loop from Milo

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