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BYZANTINE MOSAIC, CEFALÙ CATHEDRAL

Highlights

1 Cefalù The Byzantine mosaics in Cefalù’s cathedral are one of the glories of Sicily,
and the town’s long sandy beach is among the island’s finest.

2 Castelbuono The charming old town is the northern gateway to the Monti Madonie –
and the food is amazing, too.

3 Petralia Sottana Pretty mountain town at the heart of the Parco Regionale delle

Madonie.

4 Parco Avventura Madonie Zip-wire through the trees at this climbing park in the
Madonie mountains.

5 Patti Discover the unsung charms of a friendly coastal hill-town with an unrestored
historic centre, long shingle beaches, fabulous views of the Aeolians, and one of the

best-value restaurants in the region.

6 Tyndaris and Marinello Explore the Roman remains of Tyndaris, then head down to
the enchanting sands of the Marinello coastal nature reserve.

7 Milazzo Before you depart for the Aeolian Islands, take time to explore Milazzo’s
rambling citadel and the fishermen’s stalls along the seafront, then head out to the
Piscine di Venere.