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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

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

01:29

35.2km

210m

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: July 30, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.07 km for 135 m

After 27.1 km for 103 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

8.14 km

View of San Giovanni Li Cuti

Highlight • Viewpoint

Seaside village inside Catania

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2

8.70 km

View of the Catania Coastline

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sea everywhere you look - a nice vantage point!

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3

12.0 km

View of the Ionian Sea

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

16.5 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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5

16.6 km

View of the Cyclops Islands (Faraglioni of Aci Trezza)

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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6

16.9 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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7

18.5 km

View of the Cyclops Islands

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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8

30.3 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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35.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.6 km

7.66 km

6.37 km

3.07 km

490 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.4 km

461 m

200 m

175 m

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