We return to Envoy in Lefkas Marina, Greece, early next month
Destination 9: Cefalu
Where is it?: On the central northern coast of Sicily.
How long is required to enjoy here?: A few days.
Brief outline: Cefalu is a medieval village with a protected harbour and marina in walking distance to the west.
Must do: Climb La Rocca for a stunning view over the Cefalu area.
Cefalu is a hugely interesting place with a large promontory called La Rocca (The Rock), 278m high with the remains of Il Castello, a castle originally built by Arabs and then conquered by the Normans in 1063.
Map of Cefalu - the town is to the left and marina and anchorage to the right
We anchored in a great, picturesque anchorage, protected from all except north-east winds and dominated by La Rocca. The medieval village is largely unspoiled and narrow cobbled streets meander down to the old harbour.
A highlight is the Duomo di Cefalu, a stunning cathedral built in the 12th century. Fisherman row their brightly-coloured clinker-built dinghies to lay nets using an unusual rowing style of standing.
Cefalu and La Rocca viewed from the sea. The large cathedral is clearly visible centre
Some swell penetrates the anchorage but our flopper-stoppers kept us comfortable as well as keeping other boats from passing too closely.
Envoy in stunning Cefalu anchorage
Cefalu's main beach certainly attracts the crowds in high season
12th century Norman-built Duomo di Cefalu
Nearby mountain village of Nuvarra
Destination 9: Cefalu
Where is it?: On the central northern coast of Sicily.
How long is required to enjoy here?: A few days.
Brief outline: Cefalu is a medieval village with a protected harbour and marina in walking distance to the west.
Must do: Climb La Rocca for a stunning view over the Cefalu area.
Cefalu is a hugely interesting place with a large promontory called La Rocca (The Rock), 278m high with the remains of Il Castello, a castle originally built by Arabs and then conquered by the Normans in 1063.
Map of Cefalu - the town is to the left and marina and anchorage to the right
We anchored in a great, picturesque anchorage, protected from all except north-east winds and dominated by La Rocca. The medieval village is largely unspoiled and narrow cobbled streets meander down to the old harbour.
A highlight is the Duomo di Cefalu, a stunning cathedral built in the 12th century. Fisherman row their brightly-coloured clinker-built dinghies to lay nets using an unusual rowing style of standing.
Cefalu and La Rocca viewed from the sea. The large cathedral is clearly visible centre
Some swell penetrates the anchorage but our flopper-stoppers kept us comfortable as well as keeping other boats from passing too closely.
Envoy in stunning Cefalu anchorage
Cefalu's main beach certainly attracts the crowds in high season
12th century Norman-built Duomo di Cefalu
Nearby mountain village of Nuvarra
Cruise
about 45 miles to the north-west to explore the Aeolian Islands,
where you can visit active volcanoes on Stomboli and Vulcano, wallow
in the thermal mud pool on Vulcano and visit Lipari's historic Old
Town.
Enjoying a picnic ashore on Vulcano Island
Thermal mud pool on Vulcano Island
Envoy anchored off Gelso, Vulcano Island
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