Cefalù

Cefalù, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, stands at the foot of a rocky promontory, in the province of Palermo.

Every year is assaulted by many tourists, both Italians and foreigners.

During the summer season, in fact, the small town gets to triple its population, which fills the squares and the most important streets of the country.

Ideal destination to enjoy a well deserved rest in one of the most beautiful seas of Sicily.

The town, developed around the Cathedral of Cefalù, wanted by Roger II, has preserved over the centuries its ancient appearance. Its narrow streets of the historic center are typically medieval. The buildings that enrich the city consist of architectural decorations and the numerous churches present show the importance of the bishop’s seat.

Particularly characteristic is the seaside village, with ancient houses facing the sea. Cefalù offers tourists a series of fascinating points of interest to be discovered and a beach more beautiful than the other.

During your holiday in Cefalù, you can not miss the cathedral, declared Unesco heritage in 2015. According to a legend, the cathedral of Cefalù would have been built following the vote of Salvatore de Roger II, after having escaped from a storm.

BEACHES:

• One of the beaches that annually attracts a large number of tourists is the Lido di Cefalù, which stands out for its crystal clear waters and its golden sand. The beach is configured as the ideal choice for families, thanks to its gently descending backdrop.
• Another beach that can not miss in your holiday in Sicily is the Caldura Beach whose scenery is totally different from the Lido di Cefalù. The beach consists of gravel, and the bottom immediately becomes deep.
• Particularly suitable for diving lovers, who can jump from one of the many rocks that surround the beach, on the coast you can rent the necessary equipment and dine in one of the restaurants.
• Dedicated to the lovers of windsurfing, the beach of Salinelle is a long stretch of sand where you can find both equipped areas and free areas. It is configured as a beach not particularly suitable for children, as the bottom becomes a few steps.
• The beach of Capo Playa, made up of sand and pebbles can be easily reached by public transport. Also this beach is particularly appreciated by lovers of surfing and sailing, thanks to the constant winds that blow. In this case too the bottom drops rapidly, which does not make it suitable for families with children.
• For those in search of absolute tranquility, you can choose the beach of S. Ambrogio, completely free and unequipped. With its pebbles and pebbles, this coastline is less known than the other beaches which makes it uncrowded.
• For lovers of fun, Pollina beach is the ideal choice for a relaxing holiday.