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Italy
Sicily
Catania
Aci Castello

Faraglioni of the Cyclops – The “Saia” loop from Cannizzaro

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Mountain biking trails
Italy
Sicily
Catania
Aci Castello

Faraglioni of the Cyclops – The “Saia” loop from Cannizzaro

Moderate

4.5

(2)

17

riders

Faraglioni of the Cyclops – The “Saia” loop from Cannizzaro

01:53

30.0km

370m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 6.06 km for 2 m

After 12.8 km for 12 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.03 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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2

4.35 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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6.57 km

Tempio Romano

Archaeological Site

4

10.1 km

Santa Claus Encounter

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R

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5

11.5 km

The “Saia”

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"Saia" or: water in motion, an irrigation system of Arab origin that is as simple as it is ingenious to convey water from the channels to all parts of the garden by simply moving small tiles

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6

11.6 km

Pigno Mill or 'za Nedda

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This mill is called del Pigno because of a beautiful, thick maritime pine that used to exist, which unfortunately is no longer there, and of "'za Nedda" because the last …

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7

11.6 km

Mulino da Zà Nedda, Reitana

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

8

12.6 km

Reitana

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B

30.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

8.72 km

3.88 km

955 m

687 m

160 m

146 m

Surfaces

16.5 km

11.2 km

1.08 km

610 m

415 m

131 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

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Monday 31 August

33°C

24°C

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