The Lachea island and the Cyclops stacks are a protected natural area of volcanic origin located in front of the town of Aci Trezza. According to the myth, they are the boulders thrown by Polyphemus against Ulysses, who was fleeing from his cave.

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September 15, 2023

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Cyclops Islands. The name Cyclops Islands refers to Greek mythology: Odysseus managed to blind a giant Cyclops who was holding him captive and then escaped by ship. Then the blinded giant threw several large boulders after the refugees, which fell into the sea near the coast and formed the archipelago.
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The Cyclopean Coast near Aci Trezza consists of volcanic rock, primarily columnar basalt and so-called lava pillows, which were formed during underwater eruptions during an early phase of Etna's eruption approximately 500,000–570,000 years ago.
It also features rocky beaches, crystal-clear water, and various myths and legends.

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1. Aci Trezza and the Isola Lachea Reserve and the Cyclops' Faraglioni – loop from Aci Castello

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2. Norman Castle of Aci Castello – View of the Cyclopean Isles loop from Aci Castello

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3. Norman Castle of Aci Castello – Faraglioni of the Cyclopes loop from Cannizzaro

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Location: Aci Castello, Catania, Sicily, Italy

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1. Aci Trezza and the Isola Lachea Reserve and the Cyclops' Faraglioni – loop from Aci Castello

2. Norman Castle of Aci Castello – View of the Cyclopean Isles loop from Aci Castello

3. Norman Castle of Aci Castello – Faraglioni of the Cyclopes loop from Cannizzaro

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