{"id":1944,"date":"2017-05-22T10:43:38","date_gmt":"2017-05-22T10:43:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/?p=1944"},"modified":"2024-11-06T13:20:37","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T12:20:37","slug":"holiday-in-cefalu-four-reasons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/holiday-in-cefalu-four-reasons\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday in Cefal\u00f9: 4 reasons to book your villas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Perched on Sicily\u2019s north coast<\/a>, just over an hour from Palermo city centre, Cefal\u00f9 Sicily is one of the island\u2019s top spots for a holiday villa in the sun<\/strong>. \u00a0Gorgeous sandy beaches are a major magnet but a fascinating historic centre and the city\u2019s geographic location make it a great destination for anyone who finds it hard to choose between sightseeing and chilling on the beach.<\/p>\n

Make tracks for the beach<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The main beach at Cefal\u00f9 is one of Sicily\u2019s finest, a long sandy strip, overlooked by the lungomare<\/em> promenade<\/strong>, which stretches alongside the town. Be prepared for the crowds in the peak months of July and August or, for a quieter option, head slightly out of town to the beaches at Sant\u2019Ambrogio, Le Salinelle and Mazzaforno.<\/p>\n

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The sandy beach in Cefal\u00f9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cefal\u00f9 places to visit: cultural sights<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The city\u2019s Duomo is a magnificent two-towered Norman cathedral, dominating Cefal\u00f9\u2019s historic centre, and best known for its elaborate Byzantine mosaics.\u00a0 In 2015, together with the Cathedral at Monreale and seven sites in Palermo, the Duomo was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site.<\/p>\n

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Cefal\u00f9 seen from La Rocca promontory<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

There are a lot of places of interest in Cefal\u00f9, the historic centre is made up of an atmospheric network of alleyways lined with medieval buildings<\/strong>. Visit the Lavatoio, an ancient Saracen wash-house, and wander down to the harbour where fishermen sit mending their nets and discussing the day\u2019s catch.<\/p>\n

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The Norman cathedral in Cefal\u00f9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Views from La Rocca<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Take a deep breath before the hour long hike up La Rocca, a former Arab citadel and a must for anyone looking for the best views of Cefal\u00f9. The rocky crag looms over the city, topped by the ruins of a Norman castle<\/strong>. The route passes the ruins of the Temple of Diana, continuing up the Salita Saraceni, a staircase which twists its way through three layers of city walls, until it reaches the upper slopes which provide views across the city\u2019s colourful rooftops and pretty harbour.<\/p>\n

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La Rocca seen from the harbour in Cefal\u00f9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Day trip to the Madonie Mountains<\/strong><\/h3>\n

From Cefal\u00f9, it is a comfortable drive to the spectacular Madonie mountain range. Head for the traditional Sicilian town of Castelbuono, home to the 14th<\/sup> century Castello delle Buone Arie<\/strong>, then continue to the charming medieval villages of Petralia Sottana and Petralia Soprana. Guided walks and mountain bike tours can be organised if you prefer a more energetic option!<\/p>\n

\"Madonie
Madonie mountains<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Visit our selection of villas with pools<\/a><\/strong> in and around Cefal\u00f9 Sicily.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Perched on Sicily\u2019s north coast, just over an hour from Palermo city centre, Cefal\u00f9 Sicily is one of the island\u2019s top spots for a holiday villa in the sun. \u00a0Gorgeous sandy beaches are a major magnet but a fascinating historic centre and the city\u2019s geographic location make it a great destination for anyone who finds […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":1945,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1944","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-where-to-stay-in-sicily"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n4 reasons to holiday in Cefal\u00f9<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Cefal\u00f9 is an historical place to visit full of cultural curiosities: discover the medieval buildings and book your holiday villa in the northern Sicilian coast.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/holiday-in-cefalu-four-reasons\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"4 reasons to holiday in Cefal\u00f9\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Cefal\u00f9 is an historical place to visit full of cultural curiosities: discover the medieval buildings and book your holiday villa in the northern Sicilian coast.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.wishsicily.com\/blog\/holiday-in-cefalu-four-reasons\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Wish Sicily - 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