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Catania Seafront Cycle Path – Faraglioni of the Cyclops loop from Stesicoro

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Mountain biking trails

Italy

Sicily

Catania

Catania Seafront Cycle Path – Faraglioni of the Cyclops loop from Stesicoro

Moderate

4.7

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Catania Seafront Cycle Path – Faraglioni of the Cyclops loop from Stesicoro

02:40

45.6km

430m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.16 km for 67 m

After 17.4 km for 194 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.60 km

Catania Seafront Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This route reserved for cyclists runs along the Catania seafront for approximately 2.2 kilometers and is perfect for avoiding the city traffic.

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9.19 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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11.2 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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11.5 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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17.5 km

Timpa di Acireale Coastal Path and Sunset View

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18.4 km

La Timpa di Acireale

Nature Reserve

20.3 km

View of Santa Tecla and the Ionian Coast

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Panorama on the Ionian coast of Catania. In the background, the seaside village of Santa Tecla.

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45.2 km

Roman Amphitheatre of Catania

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Only part of the amphitheater is visible, but still interesting. Admission is free (September 2020)

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45.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.3 km

6.98 km

6.94 km

6.47 km

355 m

335 m

286 m

Surfaces

41.2 km

3.71 km

713 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

34°C

22°C

14 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Comments

December 26, 2021,RS-MB Le Chiazzette

The path, winding through seven hairpin bends, allows you to easily overcome the difference in height of 150 meters that separates the Acese plateau from the coast below. Rearranged in the seventeenth century on a pre-existing route, it was enriched with particular arched supporting walls and ramps up to six meters wide. For over two centuries it was the most …

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