A magnificent sweep of sands, a splendid Norman cathedral, a compact historic centre and a vibrant little fishing port, make Cefalu one of the most distinctive and picturesque of Sicily’s seaside resorts. Soaring behind is the Madonie mountain range, a recent addition to UNESCO’s list of Global Geoparks with picturesque mountain villages, a network of footpaths and some truly outstanding mountain trattorias. The landscape and cuisine Nebrodi mountains also have much to offer, while down by the sea, are the ceramics-producing town of Santo Stefano di Camastra, the contemporary sculpture-trail of the Fiumura d’Arte and the natural, shifting salt lakes of the Marinello reserve.
