The Cefalù guide
What we tell our guests, written down: where to swim, what to do in the evening, the day trips worth making, what to taste and how to get here without stress.
The full guideThings to do in Cefalù, from people who grew up here
The Cathedral, the Rocca, the medieval wash-house, the beaches and trips into the Madonie: what to see in Cefalù and how to get there, from locals.
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Experiences and activitiesThe Best Things to Do in Cefalù, from Boat Trips to Sunsets
The best things to do in Cefalù beyond the sights: boat trips, kayaking, sunset at the bastion, the evening stroll, August festivals and rainy-day ideas.
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MonumentsCefalù Monuments: A Complete Guide to the Old Town
A guide to Cefalù monuments: the Norman UNESCO cathedral, Osterio Magno, the medieval wash-house, Porta Pescara, the Rocca and a walking route.
Read the articleHikesRocca di Cefalù hike: a practical guide from Salita Saraceni to the summit
Rocca di Cefalù hike: where the trail starts, how long it takes, tickets and opening hours, the Temple of Diana and castle, what to bring and when to go.
Read the articleRestaurantsThe best restaurants in Cefalù
The best restaurants in Cefalù: fine dining, seafood, trattorias, pizza, granita and sunset drinks, picked from MICHELIN Guide and Gambero Rosso.
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Sea and beachesCefalù Beaches: Where to Swim, from the Old Town to Lascari
Cefalù beaches explained by locals: town beach, Caldura, Mazzaforno, Settefrati, Sant'Ambrogio and Salinelle. Sand or pebbles, getting there and tips.
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Family travelCefalù with Kids: What to Do, Which Beaches to Pick and Where to Stay
Cefalù with kids: sandy beaches with gentle shallows, boat trips, the medieval wash house, easy day trips, tips on heat and buggies, and where to stay.
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Day tripsDay Trips from Cefalù: Our Favourite Excursions from Town
Day trips from Cefalù: Castelbuono, Gibilmanna, the Madonie villages, the Fiumara d'Arte, Palermo and Monreale by train, and ancient Himera. Local tips.
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Local foodWhat to eat in Cefalù: a local's guide to Sicilian food
What to eat in Cefalù: pasta a taianu, sardines, arancine, granita, cannoli and Madonie produce, plus local tips on meal times and markets from your hosts.
Read the articleSicilian dessertsSicilian desserts: a sweet guide from your hosts in Cefalù
Sicilian desserts in Cefalù: cannoli, cassata, granita, marzipan fruit, buccellato and Madonie sweets. What to try, which feast they belong to, and when.
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Sicilian winesSicilian wines: a guide for visitors staying in Cefalù
A guide to Sicilian wines from your hosts in Cefalù: native grapes, Sicilia DOC, Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Etna and Marsala, food pairings and winery visits.
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When to goBest time to visit Cefalù: a month-by-month guide
Best time to visit Cefalù: air and sea temperatures month by month, crowds, wind, the August 'ntinna a mare festival and tips for every kind of traveller.
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Getting hereHow to get to Cefalù: a practical guide from Palermo, Catania and the ferry port
How to get to Cefalù from Palermo and Catania airports by car, train, bus or ferry, plus the ZTL, parking and practical tips from local hosts.
Read the articlePractical guideCefalù parking: where to park and how to avoid the ZTL
Cefalù parking explained: where to leave the car outside the ZTL, the station and Lungomare Giardina car parks, blue bays, fines and August tips from locals.
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