Cefalu Holidays

Mulling over holidays in Cefalu? Then read on. Because there are brilliant summer getaways and last-minute holidays to Cefalu that'll get you counting the days till you're here in this magical destination.

Little changed in centuries, the aura of a traditional fishing port still infuses this medieval town. Centred around the handsome Norman cathedral, which dominates its main cafe-filled piazza, it also has an evocative fishing quarter and restaurant-crammed harbourside where you can still watch squid and fresh fish being landed. And from under the town's gaze right along the coast, four appealing beaches - the main one of soft sand - provide endless excuses to relax in the sunshine.

The more active and inquisitive will want to delve into Icefall's fascinating surroundings. Walkers should scale the jagged rock overlooking the town and rove around nearby Madonie National Park, where craggy mountains reach for the sky. Plus holidays in Cefalu wouldn't be complete without visiting the aeons-old Temple of Diana and magnificent ancient site of Tyndaris.

Finally, holidays in Cefalu are about lazy evenings sipping drinks by the seashore. Pick a favourite from the al-fresco bars and seafood restaurants beside the water - it's a Cefalu ritual that keeps holidaymakers coming back here, time and again.