Aci Castello Trip Overview
Sailing for the Norman Castle of Acicastello, standing on a cliff onto the sea.
The tour starts from Aci Trezza, a small maritime village famous for Cyclopean Isles (Faraglioni), in mythology the huge rocks were thrown by Polyphemus to Odysseus.
During sailing, you will observe Lachea Island where, according to myth, Polyphemus used to graze his goats.
Acitrezza is also well-known to be the place where the novel “I Malavoglia” by Giovanni Verga was set.
Stop to bathe or to go snorkeling (equipment not included) near the marine protected area.
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Duration: 1 hour
Starts: Aci Castello, Italy
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Aci Castello, Italy, Italy
Sailing for the Norman Castle of Acicastello, standing on a cliff onto the sea.
The tour starts from Aci Trezza, a small maritime village famous for Cyclopean Isles (Faraglioni), in mythology the huge rocks were thrown by Polyphemus to Odysseus.
During sailing, you will observe Lachea Island where, according to myth, Polyphemus used to graze his goats.
Acitrezza is also well-known to be the place where the novel “I Malavoglia” by Giovanni Verga was set.
Stop to bathe or to go snorkeling (equipment not included) near the marine protected area.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Aci Trezza, Via Livorno, Acitrezza, Aci Castello, Sicily Italy
A small maritime village, famous for Cyclopean Isles (Faraglioni)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Aci Castello, Aci Castello, Province of Catania, Sicily
Admire the Norman Castle from the sea
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Île Lachea, Isola Lachea, 95021 Aci Castello CT, Italy
Admire the tiny charming island
Pass By: I Faraglioni Di Acitrezza, Lungomare Di Acitrezza, Catania Lungomare di Aci Trezza, Acitrezza, Aci Castello, Sicily Italy
Admire the mythological rocks of Polifemo
