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Things to see in Cefalù (Italy): 16 places and when to go
Cefalù is a town in Italy, and this site lists 16 places in and around it, mainly Nature (4), Temples (3), Museums and art (3). The best known are Cefalù Cathedral, Sanctuary of Gibilmanna and Museo Mandralisca. The best time to come is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Italy · 38.0376, 14.0258
- Places
- 16 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (4) · Temples (3) · Museums and art (3) · Mountains (3) · History (2) · Stargazing (2)
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to February and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- CTA Catania, 111 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Pizzo Dipilo, at 1,384 m.
What to see in Cefalù
The places in and around Cefalù, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Cefalù CathedralCathedral in Italy316 m
- Sanctuary of GibilmannaChurch building in Cefalù, Italy5.7 km
- Museo MandraliscaMuseum in Italy477 m
- Rocca di CefalùMountain in Italy131 m
- Capo Cefalù LighthouseLighthouse in Italy401 m
- Pizzo DipiloSummit11 km
- Pizzo Sant'AngeloMountain in Italy6.1 km
- Castello dei VentimigliaBuilding in Castelbuono, Italy13 km
- Santa Maria d'ItriaChurch building in Cefalù, Italy536 m
- Museo civico di CastelbuonoMuseum in Italy13 km
- Museo Naturalistico Francesco Minà PalumboMuseum in Italy13 km
- Spiaggia CefalúBeach922 m
- Grotta GrattaraMuseum in Italy9.7 km
- INGV - Osservatorio Ionosferico - UfficiObservatory479 m
- Osservatorio astronomico di IsnelloAstronomical observatory11 km
- Rifugio Il Grifone, Centro di Educazione Ambientale e del Turismo SostenibileMountains · Hiking18 km
When to go to Cefalù
The best time to visit Cefalù is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:38
- FebPossible10:35
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:00
- MayBest time14:03
- JunBest time14:38
- JulPossible14:24
- AugPossible13:28
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:59
- NovPossible9:54
- DecPossible9:22
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22. In June, 15 of the 16 places are at their best.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Cefalù
The nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA, Catania), 111 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Termini Imerese15 places29 km
- Nicosia13 places42 km
- Mussomeli8 places56 km
- Palermo108 places60 km
- Enna17 places61 km
- San Cataldo11 places61 km
And all of Italy, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Cefalù?
The best known: Cefalù Cathedral, Sanctuary of Gibilmanna, Museo Mandralisca, Rocca di Cefalù, Capo Cefalù Lighthouse. In all, 16 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Cefalù?
March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22.
How do you get to Cefalù?
The nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 111 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Cefalù as the destination and these 16 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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