Cefalù

Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Cefalù

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.

Things to do

Tour, Experience, Tastings,...

Rent a Boat

Rent a dinghy, a motor or sailing boat, with or without a skipper

Paragliding Flight with Instructor and Video

Soar high above Cefalù's coast on this paragliding tour with an instructor. Get high-quality GoPro10 footage of your thrilling adventure to share with friends and family back home.

Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show,... Cefalù

Christmas in Cefalù
2023 December 9 - 2024 January 7
Christmas in Cefalù
Lullaby of Christmas Eve in Cefalù
December 24
Lullaby of Christmas Eve in Cefalù
Alexia concert in Cefalù
2023 December 29
Alexia concert in Cefalù
Daria Biancardi's concert in Cefalù
2023 December 30
Daria Biancardi's concert in Cefalù
Vecchia Strina in Cefalù
December 31
Vecchia Strina in Cefalù
Concert by Antonella Ruggiero in Cefalù
2024 January 5
Concert by Antonella Ruggiero in Cefalù
Events in Cefalù area
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What to eat

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.

Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG
Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG
Manna of Madonie
Manna of Madonie
Sicilian Pistachio Pesto
Sicilian Pistachio Pesto
Catch of the day
Catch of the day

Things to buy

Typical handicrafted items and souvenirs to buy in Cefalù

Sicilian Coppola
Sicilian Coppola

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Interesting 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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Where to stay

Corso Ruggero, 112
Cefalù PA

Lungomare Giuseppe Giardina
Cefalù PA

Piazza Garibaldi, 8
Cefalù PA

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Nearby Places

Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Cefalù. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!

Sant'Ambrogio

Cefalù and Madonie

Gratteri

Cefalù and Madonie

Lascari

Cefalù and Madonie

Isnello

Cefalù and Madonie

Castelbuono

Cefalù and Madonie

Pollina

Cefalù and Madonie