The popular seaside town of Cefalù, just an hour east of Palermo (with handy direct train service for day trip options), is nestled between the postcard-perfect horseshoe bay and the imposing limestone cliff face of La Rocca.
As well as being super accessible from the Capital - and a gateway to the northern stretch of Sicily’s coastline - Cefalù itself offers an abundance of experiences.
The vibrant, waterfront town combines a medieval centre with a sandy, swimmers’ beach and a buzzy front, lined with local restaurants serving the freshest fish.
Beyond the beach, Cefalù’s old town is equally as alluring with intertwined cobbled backstreets filled with boutiques, gelaterias and restaurants, most leading to the Duomo cathedral which resides grandly in its square.