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

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

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

02:48

43.7km

510m

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

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.9 km for 65 m

After 26.6 km for 227 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.59 km

La Timpa di Acireale

Nature Reserve

4.28 km

View of the Ionian Sea from Acireale

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Nice breeze blowing at 30 degrees

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5.07 km

Coastal view of Acireale

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Fantastic

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13.3 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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14.3 km

View of the Cyclops Islands from Aci Trezza

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

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14.7 km

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 Odyssey, when Polyphemus threw stones at Ulysses; they stuck in the ground and gave life to the stacks.

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15.9 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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26.7 km

Catania Cathedral

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A beautiful church from the outside. Unfortunately couldn't get in there closed.

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30.0 km

Catania Seafront Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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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43.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

11.7 km

8.32 km

8.11 km

603 m

388 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.3 km

3.78 km

1.60 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Sunday 23 August

31°C

23°C

7 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

August 9, 2022,Giro in bici

Apfel, this is last night's lap, this morning I forgot to start the recording, I went up to the simeto roundabout and went back because I had to anticipate the appointment with my mother at 9.

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

View of the Ionian Sea from Acireale

Coastal view of Acireale

Faraglioni of the Cyclops

View of the Cyclops Islands from Aci Trezza

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Norman Castle of Aci Castello

Catania Cathedral

Catania Seafront Cycle Path

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