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

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

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

01:11

11.3km

100m

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 13, 2026

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After 4.53 km for 278 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.53 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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5.21 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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5.61 km

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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5.68 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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5.89 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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6.49 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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7.99 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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8.71 km

Scogghiu du Sceccu

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Scogghiu du Sceccu is a locality in the province of Catania. The name means rock of the donkey and it is a place of naturalistic interest, with a beautiful view …

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11.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.29 km

3.96 km

1.19 km

437 m

221 m

191 m

Surfaces

6.19 km

4.50 km

366 m

221 m

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

Norman Castle of Aci Castello

View of the Cyclops Islands (Faraglioni of Aci Trezza)

St. John the Baptist Church, Aci Trezza

Faraglioni of the Cyclops

Isola Lachea and the Cyclops' sea stacks

View of the Cyclopean Isles

View of Aci Castello

Scogghiu du Sceccu

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