Faraglioni of the Cyclops – Faraglioni of the Cyclopes loop from Aci Castello

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Faraglioni of the Cyclops – Faraglioni of the Cyclopes loop from Aci Castello

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Faraglioni of the Cyclops – Faraglioni of the Cyclopes loop from Aci Castello

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1.08km

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

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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112 m

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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454 m

View on the legendary stacks of the Cyclops of volcanic origin. The name derives from the legend according to which the stacks are the stones thrown by the Cyclops Polyphemus against Ulysses on the run, as narrated in Homer's Odyssey.

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516 m

Faraglioni of the Cyclopes

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Imposing black rocks. The name Cyclops Islands comes from Greek mythology. Great sundowner atmosphere in Aci Trezza

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599 m

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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797 m

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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1.08 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

702 m

384 m

Surfaces

518 m

391 m