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View of the Cyclopean Isles – Faraglioni of the Cyclops loop from Cibali

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Catania

View of the Cyclopean Isles – Faraglioni of the Cyclops loop from Cibali

Hard

4.6

(9)

158

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View of the Cyclopean Isles – Faraglioni of the Cyclops loop from Cibali

03:20

52.2km

630m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 4, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

11.0 km

Church of San Mauro Abate

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Extraordinary look for a church.

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2

12.1 km

View of the Cyclopean Isles

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There are four islands (or stacks) of the Cyclops: Lachea, Faraglione Grande, Faraglione di Mezzo and the Faraglione degli Uccelli. The archipelago owes its name to a passage from the …

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12.6 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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12.9 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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19.6 km

La Timpa di Acireale

Nature Reserve

6

20.3 km

Nice breeze blowing at 30 degrees

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7

21.0 km

Coastal view of Acireale

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Fantastic

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8

30.7 km

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

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9

39.2 km

A small quiet fishing port which keeps track of the passage of Ulysses.

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52.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.3 km

13.7 km

8.68 km

5.55 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.3 km

3.98 km

573 m

399 m

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Wednesday 11 November

25°C

18°C

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