Guidebook for Cefalù
Food Scene
Organic/biodynamic vineyard producing very special Sicilian grape variety wines to compliment delicious local cuisine served in the restaurant. Set in the idyllic countryside estate of an old abbey!
Relais Santa Anastasia
Organic/biodynamic vineyard producing very special Sicilian grape variety wines to compliment delicious local cuisine served in the restaurant. Set in the idyllic countryside estate of an old abbey!
Garbo Rosario
Via CapizziLocal trattoria in the village - 2mins from the house
Countryside restaurant with horse-riding stables. A ten-minute drive from the house.
Agriturismo Tenuta Luogomarchese
Km 4,7 SS286Countryside restaurant with horse-riding stables. A ten-minute drive from the house.
Classic Sicilian restaurant in the heart of Castelbuono. Outside terrace on the cobbled street leading to the castle. Great for watching the people go by... Good service
Bar e Ristorante Don Jon
42 Via Sant'AnnaClassic Sicilian restaurant in the heart of Castelbuono. Outside terrace on the cobbled street leading to the castle. Great for watching the people go by... Good service
Great location overlooking Cefalù bay, delicious food, and unusually good service for Sicily! :) Bravo!
Il Covo Del Pirata
59 Via Vittorio EmanueleGreat location overlooking Cefalù bay, delicious food, and unusually good service for Sicily! :) Bravo!
Ristorante La Brace
10 Via XXV NovembreGreat food in a wonderful cobbled street in old Cefalù
Good food, good service and a lovely view over the marina in Cefalù. Also, easy to park or walk from the old town. Situated beneath 'La Rocca', you need to go right down into the port area.
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Ristorante La Tavernetta
Via PresidianaGood food, good service and a lovely view over the marina in Cefalù. Also, easy to park or walk from the old town. Situated beneath 'La Rocca', you need to go right down into the port area.
Good food and great views over the sea. Sometimes, dramatic waves crashing over the rocks as you eat.
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Al Porticciolo
66 Via Carlo Ortolani di BordonaroGood food and great views over the sea. Sometimes, dramatic waves crashing over the rocks as you eat.
Kentia
Nicely decorated restaurant, good food, good views over the sea.
Al Gabbiano
17 Lungomare Giuseppe GiardinaBusy pizzeria / restaurant right on the Lungomare
Delicious food, great dining hall inside an old rustic building. Particularly good for fish and seafood.
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Baglio Himera
Km 206 SS113,Km 206,3Delicious food, great dining hall inside an old rustic building. Particularly good for fish and seafood.
Sightseeing
Wonderful example of Norman/Arab influenced architecture containing one of the most impressive Byzantine mosaics in the world. Built in 1131 by Roger II King of Sicily. Calm/cool place for reflection.
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척산족욕공원
Piazza del DuomoWonderful example of Norman/Arab influenced architecture containing one of the most impressive Byzantine mosaics in the world. Built in 1131 by Roger II King of Sicily. Calm/cool place for reflection.
The castle which gives Castelbuono its name. Unmissable baroque chapel on the top floor. Occasional special exhibitions and permanent collection of richly-decorated religious artefacts & vestments
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벤티밀리아 성
10 Piazza CastelloThe castle which gives Castelbuono its name. Unmissable baroque chapel on the top floor. Occasional special exhibitions and permanent collection of richly-decorated religious artefacts & vestments
Deep river gorge walk for the energetic walkers and hikers. A steep stepped decent to the river - tranquil in summer, a gushing torrent in winter - always beautiful. Picnic areas surrounded by nature
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티베리우스 협곡
Contrada TiberioDeep river gorge walk for the energetic walkers and hikers. A steep stepped decent to the river - tranquil in summer, a gushing torrent in winter - always beautiful. Picnic areas surrounded by nature
Santo Stefano di Camastra
Beautiful views!
Crystal clear sea water, great for snorkelling. Very relaxing location for a day at the beach.
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Castel di Tusa
Crystal clear sea water, great for snorkelling. Very relaxing location for a day at the beach.
Incredible Roman era mosaics in an ancient and grand villa. Extensive and well-preserved - a real treasure. Mosaics depict trade of wild & exotic creatures from Africa & India through Sicily to Rome
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빌라로마나델카살레
SP90Incredible Roman era mosaics in an ancient and grand villa. Extensive and well-preserved - a real treasure. Mosaics depict trade of wild & exotic creatures from Africa & India through Sicily to Rome
Palazzo Reale, Palermo. Breathtaking mosaics and gold decorations in a multi-faith chapel. The craftsmanship is mind-blowing. Fabulous cloisters and museum exhibitions. A must-see in Palermo
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노만 펠리스
1 Piazza del ParlamentoPalazzo Reale, Palermo. Breathtaking mosaics and gold decorations in a multi-faith chapel. The craftsmanship is mind-blowing. Fabulous cloisters and museum exhibitions. A must-see in Palermo
A good reason to visit the small seaside town of Finale. Ancient look-out tower with great sea views. Nearby, a bar, a pizzeria, a great butcher, post office, supermarket, fabulous beach...
Torre del Marchese di Geraci
Lungomare Marco PoloA good reason to visit the small seaside town of Finale. Ancient look-out tower with great sea views. Nearby, a bar, a pizzeria, a great butcher, post office, supermarket, fabulous beach...
Probably the weirdest, spookiest catacombs you will ever visit! Don't go on Hallowe'en! Macabre and thought-provoking.
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Catacombe dei Cappuccini
1 Piazza CappucciniProbably the weirdest, spookiest catacombs you will ever visit! Don't go on Hallowe'en! Macabre and thought-provoking.
Small museum housed in a fabulous old palazzo. Definitely worth a quick visit just for the one particularly famous Renaissance painting they hold. Nice shell collection and cabinets of curiosities too
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Museo Mandralisca
13 Via MandraliscaSmall museum housed in a fabulous old palazzo. Definitely worth a quick visit just for the one particularly famous Renaissance painting they hold. Nice shell collection and cabinets of curiosities too
Stunning views of Cefalù from this large rock 'mountain fortress' looming over the old town. A breathtaking, hot climb/walk up - but worth it for the rewarding panoramas.
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로카디세팔루
Stunning views of Cefalù from this large rock 'mountain fortress' looming over the old town. A breathtaking, hot climb/walk up - but worth it for the rewarding panoramas.
Drinks & Nightlife
Beach Bar on Sant'Ambrogio beach. Great for a light lunch or a cooling ice-cream. Also, toilets, changing facilities and a coin-operated shower.
La volpe in bikini
Beach Bar on Sant'Ambrogio beach. Great for a light lunch or a cooling ice-cream. Also, toilets, changing facilities and a coin-operated shower.
Chilled out 'lounge style' bar right n the beach. Great atmosphere, music and location for a late night drink in Cefalù
Sotto Zero
23 Lungomare Giuseppe GiardinaChilled out 'lounge style' bar right n the beach. Great atmosphere, music and location for a late night drink in Cefalù
Gelato! Walk around the lovely old harbour whilst enjoying a delicious Italian gelato. Perfect day or night.
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Molo
4 Piazza MarinaGelato! Walk around the lovely old harbour whilst enjoying a delicious Italian gelato. Perfect day or night.
One of the best-located balconies in Cefalù old town, overlooking the sea with fabulous views. Relax and enjoy a few glasses of Sicilian wine & local foods. Specialist wine store. Booking recommended
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Enoteca le Petit Tonneau
49 Via Vittorio EmanueleOne of the best-located balconies in Cefalù old town, overlooking the sea with fabulous views. Relax and enjoy a few glasses of Sicilian wine & local foods. Specialist wine store. Booking recommended
Essentials
Our local CONAD supermarket - a 2min. walk from the house
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Giaconia Supermercati - Margherita Conad
8 Str. Sant'AmbrogioOur local CONAD supermarket - a 2min. walk from the house
Best place to buy freshly made Sicilian biscuits to take home as gifts. Straight from the oven in an unassuming little outlet. Easy to park.
BISCOTTIFICIO PASTRY Mocciaro
17 Via Filippo JuvaraBest place to buy freshly made Sicilian biscuits to take home as gifts. Straight from the oven in an unassuming little outlet. Easy to park.
Entertainment & Activities
Eco-friendly environmental education centre for kids set in the spectacular surroundings of the Serra Guarneri. Lovely walks around here...
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Serra Guarneri
Eco-friendly environmental education centre for kids set in the spectacular surroundings of the Serra Guarneri. Lovely walks around here...
Everything Else
The local 'lido' beach. This part of the beach is 'managed' so you can rent a sun-lounger bed with a shade (great for reading) and an umbrella/parasol. Here, the sea is also monitored by a life-guard.
Lido Babajà
The local 'lido' beach. This part of the beach is 'managed' so you can rent a sun-lounger bed with a shade (great for reading) and an umbrella/parasol. Here, the sea is also monitored by a life-guard.
Tennis centre & gym located above Cefalù port and in the foothills of La Rocca. Superb location to exercise whilst on holiday. 3 synthetic carpet tennis courts with floodlighting. Lots of fun classes
Athletic Center
Via Dietro CastelloTennis centre & gym located above Cefalù port and in the foothills of La Rocca. Superb location to exercise whilst on holiday. 3 synthetic carpet tennis courts with floodlighting. Lots of fun classes
Shopping
Nicola Fiasconaro runs this world-famous panettone shop on the corner of Piazza Margherita. Delicious baked goods and local delicacies. I had total the doctor's surgery (no doubt related!) instead
Fiasconaro Dr. Paolo
8 Cortile Ventimiglia AlduinoNicola Fiasconaro runs this world-famous panettone shop on the corner of Piazza Margherita. Delicious baked goods and local delicacies. I had total the doctor's surgery (no doubt related!) instead