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Faraglioni of the Cyclops – View of the Cyclops Islands loop from Guardia-Mangano-Santa Venerina

Faraglioni of the Cyclops – View of the Cyclops Islands loop from Guardia-Mangano-Santa Venerina

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4.1

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Faraglioni of the Cyclops – View of the Cyclops Islands loop from Guardia-Mangano-Santa Venerina

02:22

47.0km

610m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 14, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.7 km for 58 m

After 29.0 km for 107 m

After 39.9 km for 194 m

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14.3 km

Faraglioni of the Cyclopes

Highlight • Natural Monument

Imposing black rocks. The name Cyclops Islands comes from Greek mythology. Great sundowner atmosphere in Aci Trezza

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14.4 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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14.7 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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View of the Cyclops Islands

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There are four islands (or stacks) of the Cyclops: Lachea, Faraglione Grande, Faraglione di Mezzo and Faraglione degli Uccelli. The archipelago owes its name to a passage from the Odyssey, …

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19.4 km

La Timpa di Acireale

Nature Reserve

47.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.3 km

10.5 km

5.33 km

1.50 km

335 m

161 m

Surfaces

42.6 km

2.36 km

1.58 km

477 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (260 m)

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Monday 25 May

27°C

17°C

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Faraglioni of the Cyclops – View of the Cyclops Islands loop from Guardia-Mangano-Santa Venerina

Faraglioni of the Cyclopes

View of the Cyclops Islands (Faraglioni of Aci Trezza)

Faraglioni of the Cyclops

View of the Cyclops Islands

View of the Ionian Sea

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