Cefalù

What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts

Cefalù

State: PA - Area: Cefalù and Madonie

Cefalù is a suggestive seaside village located at the foot of a rocky promontory: the fortress.
Cefalù is known for its Cathedral which, with its mosaics, is part of the Arab-Norman Palermo sites included in the list of Heritage of the UNESCO Humanity.
Cefalù is a city of artistic, cultural and historical importance testified by its monuments, its buildings and the harmony of the urban fabric.
Cefalù is the gateway to the Madonie area and base departure for the Aeolian Islands.
Cefalù is a seaside destination of considerable charm thanks to its splendid beaches and its clear waters.

What is the best time to visit Cefalù?

Cefalù can be visited all year round: the welcome and warmth of the Sicilians will amaze you. But for an unforgettable experience, admiring the colors, tasting the flavors and fully experiencing the traditions, it is advisable to plan a visit on the days of one of the festivals that take place in Cefalù during the year.

If you want to know about upcoming festivals and events Click here and you will find a list of the most important ones.

What to see in Cefalù

Church of Santo Stefano in Cefalù

Church of Santo Stefano in Cefalù
Caldura Beach in Cefalù

Caldura Beach in Cefalù

Playa degli Uccelli Beach in Cefalù

Playa degli Uccelli Beach in Cefalù
Fra Giammaria da Tusa Museum

Fra Giammaria da Tusa Museum
Mendolido Beach in Cefalù

Mendolido Beach in Cefalù
Mandralisca Museum in Cefalù

Mandralisca Museum in Cefalù
Bordonaro Castle in Cefalù

Bordonaro Castle in Cefalù
Settefrati Beach in Cefalù

Settefrati Beach in Cefalù
Mazzaforno Beach in Cefalù

Mazzaforno Beach in Cefalù
Bastion of Cefalù

Bastion of Cefalù
Cathedral of Cefalù

Cathedral of Cefalù
Diana Temple in Cefalù

Diana Temple in Cefalù
Cefalù Castle

Cefalù Castle
Pescara Gate in Cefalù

Pescara Gate in Cefalù
Osterio Magno in Cefalù

Osterio Magno in Cefalù
Medieval Washhouse in Cefalù

Medieval Washhouse in Cefalù
Cefalù Beach

Cefalù Beach
Rocca of Cefalù

Rocca of Cefalù
Sanctuary of Gibilmanna

Sanctuary of Gibilmanna

What to eat in Cefalù

Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Cefalù

You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.

To view a list of business activity within tourism in Cefalù Click here

Interesting and Fun Facts

Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Cefalù

The White Lotus 2 Sicily filming location
In the historic center and on the beach of Cefalù were shot several scenes of the second season of The White Lotus series set in Sicily.
Legend of Dafni
Cefalù is the place of the myth of Dafni, a young shepherd poet inventor of the Sicilian bucolic song.
Legend of the Lavatoio of Cefalù
At the entrance to the medieval wash house of Cefalù there is a script that tells how this place is linked to a legend.
"Portrait of an unknown sailor"
Portrait of an unknown sailor by Antonello da Messina exhibited at the Mandralisca Museum in Cefalù, holds various mysteries.
"New Cinema Paradiso" - Cefalù
Cefalù with its small harbor populated by boats and fishermen is the background to some scenes of "Nuovo cinema Paradiso".
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