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

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Italy
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Catania

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

Hard

4.7

(15)

162

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

03:12

50.2km

620m

Cycling

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

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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10.2 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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10.7 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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11.1 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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17.7 km

La Timpa di Acireale

Nature Reserve

5

18.4 km

Nice breeze blowing at 30 degrees

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6

19.2 km

Coastal view of Acireale

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Fantastic

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28.8 km

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

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8

37.3 km

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

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43.8 km

Catania Seafront Cycle Path

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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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50.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.1 km

12.0 km

6.93 km

6.18 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.9 km

2.43 km

602 m

203 m

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Wednesday 29 July

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