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View of the Cyclopean Isles – Faraglioni of the Cyclops loop from Acireale

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View of the Cyclopean Isles – Faraglioni of the Cyclops loop from Acireale

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View of the Cyclopean Isles – Faraglioni of the Cyclops loop from Acireale

02:02

19.0km

250m

Running

Hard run. 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: August 14, 2026

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After 6.87 km for 325 m

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After 8.90 km for 85 m

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After 9.70 km for 149 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.46 km

View of Aci Castello

Highlight • Viewpoint

It is possible to go down to the sea for swimming. A visit to the castle is recommended.

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8.70 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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9.88 km

View of the Cyclopean Isles

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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10.4 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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10.7 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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10.8 km

St. John the Baptist Church, Aci Trezza

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The church of San Giovanni Battista is the main church of Aci Trezza, rebuilt after the earthquake of 1693 and consecrated in 1696. It has a Baroque facade with a …

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12.7 km

Capomulini

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Capomulini is a seaside village on the eastern coast of Sicily, a few kilometers from Catania. It is famous for the marina, the crystal clear sea water and the fish …

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17.4 km

Italo Banksy Corner

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18.1 km

Castello Pennisi di Floristella

Castle

19.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.47 km

4.32 km

3.96 km

2.47 km

408 m

375 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

4.79 km

1.15 km

303 m

116 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

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Saturday 5 September

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View of the Cyclopean Isles – Faraglioni of the Cyclops loop from Acireale

View of Aci Castello

Norman Castle of Aci Castello

View of the Cyclopean Isles

View of the Cyclops Islands (Faraglioni of Aci Trezza)

Faraglioni of the Cyclops

St. John the Baptist Church, Aci Trezza

Capomulini

Italo Banksy Corner

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