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Catania
Aci Castello

Norman Castle of Aci Castello – Faraglioni of the Cyclops loop from Aci Castello

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Italy
Sicily
Catania
Aci Castello

Norman Castle of Aci Castello – Faraglioni of the Cyclops loop from Aci Castello

Easy

40

runners

Norman Castle of Aci Castello – Faraglioni of the Cyclops loop from Aci Castello

00:29

4.56km

30m

Running

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 13, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 649 m for 278 m

Customers only

After 1.64 km for 85 m

Permit required

After 3.43 km for 278 m

Customers only

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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39 m

St. John the Baptist Church, Aci Trezza

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The church of San Giovanni Battista is the main church of Aci Trezza, rebuilt after the earthquake of 1693 and consecrated in 1696. It has a Baroque facade with a …

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2.16 km

View of Aci Castello

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It is possible to go down to the sea for swimming. A visit to the castle is recommended.

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3

2.39 km

Norman Castle of Aci Castello

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

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4

4.26 km

Isola Lachea and the Cyclops' sea stacks

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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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4.47 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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4.56 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.66 km

1.17 km

395 m

326 m

Surfaces

2.00 km

1.69 km

474 m

395 m

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Friday 22 May

26°C

16°C

15 %

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