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

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

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

02:24

22.7km

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: April 20, 2026

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After 17.9 km for 278 m

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Start point

Train Station

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3.53 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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4.71 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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5.23 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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5.56 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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11.6 km

Italo Banksy Corner

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17.3 km

Isola Lachea and the Cyclops' sea stacks

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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 …

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19.5 km

View of Aci Castello

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

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22.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.97 km

5.80 km

5.20 km

4.38 km

227 m

175 m

Surfaces

14.9 km

7.10 km

573 m

175 m

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Highest point (140 m)

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

Norman Castle of Aci Castello

View of the Cyclopean Isles

View of the Cyclops Islands (Faraglioni of Aci Trezza)

Faraglioni of the Cyclops

Italo Banksy Corner

Isola Lachea and the Cyclops' sea stacks

View of Aci Castello

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