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Travelling along the Tyrrhenian Coast
to the Madonie Mountains, one sets foot in the forge of a striking
landscape leading to Cefalu`. Cefalu` takes its name form the
overhanging head shaped rock standing out against a blue-green sea.
It is a picturesque town with twisting stepped lanes, and boasts the
magnificent beach at Presidiana with agreeable restaurants
overlooking a rocky coast. A tour of Cefalu` must indeed begin from Piazza del Duomo. Cefalu` is renowned for its Cathedral which is one of the greatest churches of Southern Europe. The Cathedral was built on the request of Roger II, according to legend as fulfilment of a vow made when he survived a tempest and landed at Cefalu`. In visiting this masterpiece, one can ponder the optical illusion produced by the towers which seem to converge, thus giving the church a fascinating and worrisome appearance. Cefalu`’s mountains are another point of interest. A pleasant climb offers a splendid panorama, reaching an ideal spot for enjoying an inspiring view form the Madonie to Mt.Etna. It is an ideal spot for enjoying a peaceful stroll along the stunning beauty of green forests, heading through the road winding over the bare hills of the highland until reaching the Madonie towns still immersed in an agrarian and pastoral existence. Walking about the massif of the Madonie, one can appreciate the ruins of a large fortress. The natural beauty and the excellent climate of the mountains in this area, give a unique opportunity that is only possible here in Cefalu`. |
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