Cefalù.

Cefalù is a coastal city in northern Sicily, Italy. Its residential population is only about 14,000 so is not huge. It is a favourite holiday destination for Sicilians and other Italians and is increasingly visited by overseas tourists. The town is dominated by a monumental rock rising to a height of 270 metres.

Cefalù features sandy beaches (yes sandy, not pebbles!), elegant alleys, medieval buildings and a rocky headland. The town was significant enough that one of Sicily’s Norman rulers, Roger II, built a glorious cathedral here. There is so much history here that involves Arabic, Spanish, French, Norman and Italian influences.

It was interesting to see the medieval washhouse. Entirely dug into the rock and in daily use until not long ago, it can be reached via a lava stone staircase. It has an interesting history. (https://cefalu.it/travel/cefalu/il-lavatoio-med…) No doubt it was gossip central for centuries as the women washed clothes there.

We thought Cefalù was a very pretty and charming town. A fishing village at heart, it is not surprising to know it's now on the tourist map of Sicily.Läs mer