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Cefalù

Cefalù Cathedral Cefalù
In Cefalù, the visitor has a glimpse of the everyday was later conquered by the Romans, Saracens and bargain ceramics centre of S. Stefano di Camastro
life of Sicilians. The town, once inhabited solely by Normans, so it has the characteristic ruins and with its roadside shops is only a few miles to the
fishermen and sailors going about their daily tasks, churches which pepper so much of Sicily. The east. Westward lies Termini Imerese, an ancient spa
is now becoming a major tourist resort. cathedral is one of the finest examples of Norman where thermal waters can still be drunk, and which
Its setting is idyllic, hugging the coast with narrow architecture, begun by Roger ll in 1131, with the has been restored to peace and tranquillity since
picturesque streets running down to the harbour apse and presbytery decorated with what may be the new motorway has cut it off from the main
and beaches and the whole town situated around the oldest and arguably the best-preserved traffic route.
a gigantic rock, the Cephaloedium. The town was mosaics of the mediaeval era in Sicily. There are
originally a strong-hold of the Himerians, but it easy day trips to the Aeolian Islands, and the

Cefalu Sea Palace ★★★★★

In an enviable position right by the golden
sandy sea front Cefalu Sea Palace is a modern
hotel offering a good range of facilities
including a private section of beach well
equipped with sunbeds and brollies, swimming
pool with large sun terrace, wellness centre
with a wide choice of treatments and a gym.
With it’s bright, spacious accommodation the
guest rooms are comfortably furnished and
come with either sea or garden views and
balconies. Well located for a good mix of
relaxation and culture it is an easy 10 minute
stroll along the sea front promenade into the
historic centre with it’s narrow cobbled streets,
wide variety of restaurants and shops and it’s
magnificent Norman Cathedral.

FACILITIES
● 83 rooms b/s wc balcony sea or garden view
● restaurant
● bar
● swimming pool and sun terrace
● private section of beach with facilities
● room terrace
● wellness spa and gym Cefalu Sea Palace
● air conditioning
● lift

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