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Faraglioni of the Cyclops – View of the Cyclops Islands loop from Catania Aeroporto-Fontanarossa

Faraglioni of the Cyclops – View of the Cyclops Islands loop from Catania Aeroporto-Fontanarossa

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Faraglioni of the Cyclops – View of the Cyclops Islands loop from Catania Aeroporto-Fontanarossa

01:51

45.0km

200m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.96 km for 128 m

After 25.9 km for 135 m

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Start point

Train Station

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11.9 km

View of the Ionian Sea

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16.4 km

Faraglioni of the Cyclopes

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

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16.5 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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16.8 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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17.8 km

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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25.4 km

View of the Catania Coastline

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Sea everywhere you look - a nice vantage point!

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26.0 km

View of San Giovanni Li Cuti

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Seaside village inside Catania

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29.4 km

La Pescheria Fish Market, Catania

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The fish market is open every day (except Sunday) in the morning until about 1:30 pm and is well worth a visit. You'll find not only fresh fish, but also …

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45.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.0 km

12.0 km

9.21 km

3.29 km

406 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.1 km

539 m

201 m

188 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 28 June

34°C

23°C

16 %

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Faraglioni of the Cyclops – View of the Cyclops Islands loop from Catania Aeroporto-Fontanarossa

View of the Ionian Sea

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 Catania Coastline

View of San Giovanni Li Cuti

La Pescheria Fish Market, Catania

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