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Faraglioni of the Cyclops – View of the Cyclopean Isles loop from Aci Castello

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Aci Castello

Faraglioni of the Cyclops – View of the Cyclopean Isles loop from Aci Castello

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Faraglioni of the Cyclops – View of the Cyclopean Isles loop from Aci Castello

00:43

6.89km

60m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

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After 1.05 km for 149 m

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After 6.03 km for 211 m

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92 m

Faraglioni of the Cyclops

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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1.02 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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3

2.36 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

2.60 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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5

3.31 km

Scogghiu du Sceccu

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Scogghiu du Sceccu is a locality in the province of Catania. The name means rock of the donkey and it is a place of naturalistic interest, with a beautiful view …

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6.85 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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6.89 km

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3.47 km

2.88 km

466 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.77 km

2.60 km

481 m

< 100 m

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