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View of the Cyclopean Isles – Faraglioni of the Cyclops loop from Aci Castello

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View of the Cyclopean Isles – Faraglioni of the Cyclops loop from Aci Castello

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View of the Cyclopean Isles – Faraglioni of the Cyclops loop from Aci Castello

00:45

11.5km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.08 km for 76 m

After 6.36 km for 138 m

After 9.21 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.12 km

Seaside Fitness Area and Water Fountain

Highlight • Rest Area

6.46 km

Norman Castle of Aci Castello

Highlight • Castle

Beautiful promenade, Norman fort, beach made only of lava rock, close to the Cyclops Islands

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8.28 km

View of the Cyclopean Isles

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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8.80 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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9.00 km

Isola Lachea and the Cyclops' sea stacks

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Lachea island and the Cyclops stacks are a protected natural area of volcanic origin located in front of the town of Aci Trezza. According to the myth, they are …

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9.21 km

Faraglioni of the Cyclops

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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11.2 km

Church of San Mauro Abate

Highlight • Religious Site

Extraordinary look for a church.

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11.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.88 km

2.90 km

2.26 km

955 m

239 m

230 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.58 km

1.18 km

555 m

169 m

Elevation

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Today

Monday 22 June

32°C

23°C

28 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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View of the Cyclopean Isles – Faraglioni of the Cyclops loop from Aci Castello

Seaside Fitness Area and Water Fountain

Norman Castle of Aci Castello

View of the Cyclopean Isles

View of the Cyclops Islands (Faraglioni of Aci Trezza)

Isola Lachea and the Cyclops' sea stacks

Faraglioni of the Cyclops

Church of San Mauro Abate

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