Cefalu Accommodation

Searching for hotels in Cefalu (Italy) or Cefalu accommodation?  Cefalù, a haven of tranquility, a refuge and a sanctuary of religious inspiration. A city of facets, levels, and epochs.Cefalù is a municipality and commune in the province of Palermo, located on the northern coast of Sicily, Italy on the Tyrrhenian Sea east of the provincial capital andwest of Messina. The town is one of the major tourist attractions in the region.

Enjoy Cefalù's sandy beach, stretching alongside the town and the town's Duomo, an attractive two-towered Norman cathedral. Towering above the Duomo and the town centre is the huge cliff called the Rocca. It's a steep climb to the top of the but it's well worth the effort. Near the top you'll reach the splendid ruins of the 'Tempio di Diana' (temple of Diana)' an ancient megalithic stone structure. Around the summit of the Rocca are excellent views and various bits of old fortifications. In town visitors can admire the picturesque harbour, alleys and medieval buildings. The Lavatoio is another sight worth seeing, as is the medieval Osterio Magno, the remaining part of a large 13th-century palace. Around Cefalù, places of interest include the Sanctuary of Gibilmanna, the ruins of Greek Himera and the Monti Madonie mountains, where holiday-makers will find skiing in winter and good hiking in spring and autumn. Palermo is an hour away by train, and the volcanic Aeolian Islands (including Vulcano) can be reached by hydrofoil in the summer.

March in the Martedi Grasso Carnival, attend the Cous Cous Festival and Madonna della Luce which features boats in procession across the harbour. There is also Ferragosto, (Assumption Day) which is a regata of yachts, festive foods and splendid fireworks and Festa dell'Immacolata, (Festival of the Immaculate Conception) is celebrated by every town in Italy as the day for the Virgin.

Cefalù's accommodations are diverse, reasonable and within limits of attractions and includes Hotel Alberi del Paradiso, Atlantide B&B and Hotel Astro. - Browse the Cefalu Map or compare Cefalu accommodation from Hotels, Motels, B&Bs, Lodging & Hostels to Holiday & Caravan Parks.