In true Italian style, Cefalu holidays are like a giant pizza. Dramatic scenery's the base, with a topping of historic sites and a sprinkling of sand. The whole lot's baked in the Mediterranean sun to finish off.
Age-old sites
Italy and history go together like spaghetti and meatballs, and Sicily’s no exception to the rule. Plump for Cefalu, and ancient sites like the centuries-old Temple of Diana are in good voice. These hilltop ruins watch over the old town, where Norman architecture reigns supreme. The main square hosts a UNESCO-ranked cathedral built by King Roger II in the 12th century, and the monarch’s almost-intact home – Osterio Magno – isn’t far away either. Elsewhere, balcony-emblazoned lanes tangle their way towards the waterfront, with trattorias, cafés and boutiques doing business along the way.
Scenic surroundings
La Rocca's the town’s most eye-catching landmark. This natural behemoth literally translates as ‘the rock’, and steep trails wind all the way to the panoramic summit. The pistachio-tinted Madonie Mountains add to the picture-book surroundings, despite lacking the reputation of lofty Mount Etna on the island’s east side.