Cefalu Holidays

Cefalu Holidays - Smart, traditional resort on the Tyrrhenian Coast
Cefalu has one of the most beautiful, accessible beaches in Sicily. This smart family resort and cathedral town is loved for its wide arc of sandy beach, quaint fishing village and fascinating Mediaeval streets. There are plenty of places to stay in Cefalu, as accommodation caters for groups, those on a family holiday and couples seeking a romantic retreat. Cefalu is on the north coast of Sicily overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. From Cefalu, the airports of Palerma and Catania are one hour and two hours drive away respectively.

Holidays in Cefalu - Many sites of interest and places to eat
There are many historic buildings in Cefalu. The town is a maze of winding ancient streets and bustling shops and restaurants. On the sun-drenched shoreline you'll find quaint fisherman's cottages and along the harbour are seafood restaurants and trattorias catering for al fresco diners. Cefalu's terracotta-roofed skyline is dominated by the majestic twin towers of a 12th century Norman cathedral - or Duomo - which was built by Roger II who landed here in a storm. Inside is one of the earliest and best-preserved Byzantine mosaics in Sicily, dating from 1148. Above the town hangs ‘La Rocca’, an enormous rock promontory, and home to the pre-historic sanctuary known as the 'Tempio di Diana'.

Cefalu Holidays - Popular, safe beach ideal for the family
Cefalu beach is hard to beat. Holiday visitors can soak up the sun on clean, golden sand, and swim in clear, turquoise water. Other nearby beach resorts include Castel di Tusa and Campofelice di Roccella, and the hill towns of Petralia Soprana and Polizzi Generosa that offer Arab and Norman architecture, are also in the vicinity. Slightly further afield is the historic town of Monreale with its Norman cathedral, the Zingaro National Park and the provincial capital Enna, found right in the centre of Sicily.