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Catania

View of Aci Castello – Faraglioni of the Cyclops loop from Borgo

Routes
Mountain biking trails
Italy
Sicily
Catania

View of Aci Castello – Faraglioni of the Cyclops loop from Borgo

Easy

3.6

(5)

37

riders

View of Aci Castello – Faraglioni of the Cyclops loop from Borgo

01:33

26.3km

280m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.85 km for 67 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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7.88 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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9.91 km

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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10.1 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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10.3 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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5

12.9 km

Capo Mulini - Viewpoint

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From here you have a great view of the bay and the open sea

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17.3 km

Scogghiu du Sceccu

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enchanting views, invigorating scents

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26.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.08 km

7.92 km

7.62 km

2.17 km

381 m

122 m

Surfaces

24.0 km

1.81 km

293 m

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Tuesday 2 June

34°C

20°C

22 %

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