First day: a walk in the old town
The origin of Cefalù dates to the 4th-5th century BC, when the Greek settlers of nearby Himera made it the fortified centre of control of their territory to the east.
The origin of Cefalù dates to the 4th-5th century BC, when the Greek settlers of nearby Himera made it the fortified centre of control of their territory to the east.
Every corner of Cefalù is rich in traces of the history that forged it.
Cefalù is also known for its sea. The village is stormed by tourists during the summer because the beaches are wide and comfortable, the water is crystal clear and there are breathtaking views.
Cefalù owes its current name to Kephaloidion, from the Greek kephale, which means "head", with reference to the Fortress that dominates it.
The surroundings of Cefalù offer a lot to do and see: naturalistic paths, hidden destinations that are little explored by tourists and traditions that reveal the most authentic soul of this place.
Cefalù is part of Madonie Park, an open-air botanical atlas with UNESCO Geopark recognition.