Cefalu Coast
Cefalu Coast
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4.5
2,411 reviews
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Very good
667
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133
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N1NW
Greater London, UK15 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
No exaggeration, Cefalù beach is amazing. Plenty of parking spots. Super clean and nice water, long beach with plenty of options for having a drink, taking some sun beds or setting up your own umbrella on the public beaches. The sea was quite rough and the many life guards were very active and alert.
Written July 9, 2022
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A H
London, UK27 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Having visited Palermo, Trapani, Agrigento, Ortigia and Taormina, I have to say our last stop at Cefalu ultimately had it all. Lovely clean beach, clear water with few waves (ideal for little kids), charming streets and nice restaurants. Every other place excelled in one way or another, but Cefalu ticked all the boxes. Ideal even for a long weekend.
Written August 31, 2020
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swtraveler15
Springfield, MA1,552 contributions
Jan 2020
Cefalu was one of our favorite towns that we visited during our 2+ weeks in Sicily. There is such a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere in the town that just calms you down and places you in a different state of mind. We wandered along the beach for hours searching for beach glass, strolled through the back streets of the charming town and just thoroughly enjoyed our visit. A truly lovely town and area of Sicily
Written February 1, 2020
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monchhichi56
London, England, United Kingdom269 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
Cefalu main beach is beautiful. However, it is severely overcrowded! The locals are extremely rude and in any shop in Cefalu you are treated like a second class citizen. I would not recommend anyone to come here in July /August! It’s awful! It’s high stress just to find a spot on the beach and high stress to ensure you are not ripped off when paying for things! Steer clear !
Written July 31, 2022
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Trip585171
Worcester, UK6 contributions
Apr 2022
Cefalù could be beautiful with a magnificent rock above the town and castle and cathedral below but it is super busy. There are some nice restaurants and lots of shops, if you like trinkets and the like. Beware of insisting that your hotel gets a transit permit for you to drive if you need to drop your luggage in via Giudecca or you’ll get a hefty fine from Polizia Municipale! So keen they are in making sure you are persecuted that they’ll track you down, even as a foreign tourist, months after your visit. This just reinforces the recollection of the madly hectic and exhausting town that is Cefalù’ where it seems they are only after your money, a place you would not want to go back to for a holiday…ever!!
Written December 27, 2022
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Sharon A
2 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
I agree with some others here, extremely rude people, highly overpriced beach (sunbeds are ridiculously expensive), even at the hotel where the staff were polite, the service was not great, they would charge you for anything. We were in Crete last year where the hotel provided you with beach towels for instance. The day we were leaving Crete we only sat a bit by the pool and the lady at the pool bar came over with freshly squeezed juices (courtesy of the hotel). Driving around Crete in various beaches the highest we paid for two sunbeds and umbrella was 12€ and in some places that included water or water and coffee. In Cefalu, don’t even think about it, it’s between 36€ and 50€, the beach showers operate only with coins. It’s not about freebies, it’s about hospitality, would I go again to Crete for summer holiday with my family? Sure, would I go to Sicily for summer holiday? Never again. Mind you I just brought up Crete as a recent example, I have been to other Mediterranean countries at the beach, South East Asia, Latin America, nowhere else was I treated with so much disrespect.
Written August 6, 2022
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Kathi Frisch
3 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
No no no! And again NO.
Only because it’s one of the most beautiful beaches in Sicily doesn’t mean it’s beautiful, right. The beach is long but really slim. Sandy but stony at the same time.
On the weekend it’s way too crowded. Do not go then.
The sun beds are super expensive, 30-40€ For 2, especially compared to other beaches. Sometimes you don’t even have a restroom . So for what are we paying then? And you are forced to listed to really loud bad pop music everywhere. We’ve been to other beaches like Mondello or san Vito lo capo. They are so much better. Of course they are crowded as well but they are much more comfortable. And the panorama is better as well. Also you have proper restrooms and showers , a fence if you pay for sun beds (they are then on a private area) so no seller might bother you every 5 minutes and you get the sun beds for just 20€ For 2.
Visit the beautiful little city Cefalu but do yourself a favour and do not go to beach there. You will regret it. Promise
Only because it’s one of the most beautiful beaches in Sicily doesn’t mean it’s beautiful, right. The beach is long but really slim. Sandy but stony at the same time.
On the weekend it’s way too crowded. Do not go then.
The sun beds are super expensive, 30-40€ For 2, especially compared to other beaches. Sometimes you don’t even have a restroom . So for what are we paying then? And you are forced to listed to really loud bad pop music everywhere. We’ve been to other beaches like Mondello or san Vito lo capo. They are so much better. Of course they are crowded as well but they are much more comfortable. And the panorama is better as well. Also you have proper restrooms and showers , a fence if you pay for sun beds (they are then on a private area) so no seller might bother you every 5 minutes and you get the sun beds for just 20€ For 2.
Visit the beautiful little city Cefalu but do yourself a favour and do not go to beach there. You will regret it. Promise
Written August 29, 2021
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Gyula
Budapest40 contributions
Jun 2022
The Poseidon beach is an overcrowded, cheekily overpriced place. Long queues in the blazing sun just to pay, and then the cashier will tell you where your place is in the queue you have chosen and paid for. There is an expensive restaurant with poor food. And the fact that you have to pay for a shower is really the bottom of the barrel. Avoid far away!
Written July 16, 2022
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Neil T
Australia237 contributions
Sep 2022
It's an Italian seaside resort village crammed full of down market holiday makers and their kids bikes and scooters.
The beach is about 5m wide and cheek by jowl full of aforementioned.
The village is like walking through a football crowd with cars and bikes also fighting for access. I cannot recommend this place for ANY reason.
The beach is about 5m wide and cheek by jowl full of aforementioned.
The village is like walking through a football crowd with cars and bikes also fighting for access. I cannot recommend this place for ANY reason.
Written September 19, 2022
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XeniaS
1 contribution
Aug 2021 • Couples
Absolutely not recommended in August 2021. Not just crowded — much more overcrowded. Was simply looking for a spot on the beach for 2 hours. If you opt for going, book a spot on a “lido” in advance. Otherwise, you will be screwed (like I was). Weekday, btw, not even a weekend.
Written August 17, 2021
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Lison H
Brussels, Belgium
Hi i was wondering if the city is expensive ? Is this a city for student ? IS there any nightclubs, bar, restaurant ? Is this a city where you can party ?
aldoscal
11 contributions
Ciao Gaetano.
Avuto un problema molto simile di recente. Come hai pagato? Hai avuto modo di ottenere l'Iban per il versamento o hai provveduto in contanti?
Aniello Saggese
Baronissi, Italy1,804 contributions
Purtroppo, posso solo dirti che l'alloggio era a Palermo. Il pagamento è stato effettuato versando la quota al capogruppo, senza interessarmi della modalità con cui è stato effettivamente pagato l'alloggio. Il biglietto ferroviario a/r da Palermo a Cefalù è stato pagato con carta di credito. Le altre piccole spese sono state pagate in contanti.
Beata 9262
1 contribution
Is there any chance to get a boat trip to Stromboli on May 13th? I wish it was directly from Cefalu (or through other islands) but not from Milazzo. I can't find anything on the web.
craigpop1
Jamison, PA50 contributions
will be in cefalu in late Sept. beach day still a good idea?
richbowenuk
London147 contributions
Weather will be changeable but beach, town and locals are great!
precipitevolissim
12 contributions
Ci sono calette di sabbia chiara meno frequentate di qu
Roberta
Lerici, Italy160 contributions
Purtroppo nel periodo estivo è molto turistica e c'è molta gente
Kathy B
6 contributions
I will be traveling from Palermo to Cefalu for the day in late October. It looks like taking a train is the best bet. Any thoughts? Also is the Cefalu train station in a good spot for then walking around the city?
Jon R
Watton, UK78 contributions
Yes, definitely the best and cheapest way to visit - keep your tickets safe as inspected on the train journey - Cefalu Station is in the center of the town and easy access to town shops and seafront - also has a supermarket - ideal for lunchtime snacks rather than café prices - enjoy your visit.
LucienS
Pieta, Malta125 contributions
Are there any dog friendly beaches in Cefalu?
rearcardoor
Northampton, UK474 contributions
When we were there at Easter there were a couple of people on the beach, in front of the old town, with dogs. The dogs played on the beach and ran in and out of the water.
Florencia D
3 contributions
Estoy en cefalu! Es lindo pero demasiada gente alguien conoce alguna playa cerca con menos
AtbSky
Barcelona, Spain37 contributions
Estas alojada en Cefalu ? Entonces tienes pequeñas calas cercanas con poquísima gente. Puedes ir, por ejemplo, hacia la zona de los hoteles de la izquierda. Entre medio hay un paso que baja directo a una playa mini preciosa y sin gente. Espero te sirva.
LUISELLA CONTI
Milan, Italy1,666 contributions
Ciao, sapete consigliarmi dei lidi per qualche giorno a Cefalù
fabietto
Genoa, Italy214 contributions
Ho sbagliato scusa lido pura vida
Cefalu Coast - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)
Frequently Asked Questions about Cefalu Coast
- We recommend booking Cefalu Coast tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 17 Cefalu Coast tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Cefalu Coast:
- Boat trip to Cefalú (From $38.46)
- Private Monreale, Cefalù & Castelbuono Tour, from Palermo area (From $284.60)
- High Madonie wild jeep adventure (From $164.83)
- Great Full Day Excursion in Sicily to Cefalù and Castelbuono From Palermo (From $285.70)
- 3-Days Tour to discover Western Sicily: Culture, Colors & Flavors, from Palermo (From $857.10)
- Hotels near Cefalu Coast:
- (0.02 mi) Nido al Mare
- (0.02 mi) Holiday apartment Cefalù for 1 - 4 persons with 2 bedrooms - Holiday apartment
- (0.02 mi) Nido al Mare (direct access to the sea)
- (0.02 mi) La Fenice apartments
- (0.03 mi) Marechiaro House
- Restaurants near Cefalu Coast:
- (0.02 mi) Cannoli
- (0.02 mi) Lilies Club
- (0.03 mi) Winery & Putia
- (0.03 mi) Kioskito
- (0.03 mi) Le Terme Ristorante
- Attractions near Cefalu Coast:
- (0.02 mi) Barranco Excursions
- (0.03 mi) Zahir
- (0.03 mi) Lavatoio Medievale
- (0.03 mi) Ulysses - Sicily Excursions
- (0.03 mi) Visit Sicily Tours