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Beach Along the Sea – View of the Cyclops Islands loop from Catania Ognina

Beach Along the Sea – View of the Cyclops Islands loop from Catania Ognina

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Beach Along the Sea – View of the Cyclops Islands loop from Catania Ognina

03:21

76.3km

680m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 19.5 km for 59 m

After 19.7 km for 71 m

After 57.2 km for 64 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.75 km

View of the Ionian Sea

Highlight • Viewpoint

7.26 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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14.2 km

La Timpa di Acireale

Nature Reserve

16.1 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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23.0 km

Quiet Country Road

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If you want to have less traffic

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31.2 km

Chiosco Bar in Santa Venera

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Nice place to catch your breath and drink something cool

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37.8 km

Marina di Cottone Beach

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The beach is free, so it is normal for it to lack services during the busiest periods.

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38.7 km

Beach Along the Sea

Highlight • Beach

Here it goes almost 10 km along the sea

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69.4 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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76.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.7 km

26.4 km

4.29 km

3.92 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

74.8 km

1.15 km

258 m

145 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 26 August

34°C

27°C

4 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Quiet Country Road

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