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==Cefalu, [[Sicily]], [[Italy]]==
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{{Infobox |38|02.12|N|14|02.20|
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| name= Cefalù
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| imagetext= The Porto Nuovo at Cefalu
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The town and marina of Cefalu are situated roughly in the centre of the N coast of [[Sicily]], around 35 miles E of [[Palermo]].  Originally a defensive settlement on the huge rock that looms over the town (Cefalu = ''Greek'' headland), the town was re-established at the foot of the bluff by the 12th century Normans, who also constructed the tiny harbour west of the town and the magnificent cathedral that towers over it.  Today, cruising yachtsmen visiting the town are better served by the pontoons in the Porto Nuovo, a purpose-built harbour constructed on the more sheltered eastern side of the headland.  The town itself is one of the most atmospheric in the whole of the island, its picturesque fishermen's houses huddled around the old harbour, and is justifiably one of Sicily’s most popular tourist destinations.
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The town and marina of Cefalu are situated roughly in the centre of the N coast of [[Sicily]], around 35 miles E of [[Palermo]].  Today, cruising yachtsmen visiting the town are better served by the pontoons in the Porto Nuovo, a purpose-built harbour constructed on the more sheltered eastern side of the headland.  The town itself is one of the most atmospheric in the whole of the island, its picturesque fishermen's houses huddled around the old harbour, and is justifiably one of Sicily’s most popular tourist destinations.
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==Local Weather==
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{{Image right| CefaluTown.jpg| Old town, Cefalu }}
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The prevailing winds around the Aolian Islands during the summer tend to be from NW or NE, although in calm weather seabreezes can be encountered from any direction blowing onto and between the islands. While infrequent, gales are not unknown during the spring and early summer and careful forward planning is necessary as there are only two harbours which offer adequate shelter (and even then, not in strong southerlies).  In winter, the ''gregale'' is a strong NE wind that can affect the whole of the island group and blow for several days.
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* There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation.
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* The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16
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* Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari ([[Sardinia]]) and Augusta ([[Sicily]]).
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==Charts==
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==Radio Nets==
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==Weather==
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The prevailing winds around the Aeolian Islands during the summer tend to be from NW or NE, although in calm weather sea breezes can be encountered from any direction blowing onto and between the islands.  While infrequent, gales are not unknown during the spring and early summer and careful forward planning is necessary as there are only two harbours which offer adequate shelter (and even then, not in strong southerlies).  In winter, the ''gregale'' is a strong NE wind that can affect the whole of the island group and blow for several days.
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Sources for weather forecasts:
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* There is a continuous (computerized voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation.
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* The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16
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* Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari ([[Sardinia]]) and Augusta ([[Sicily]]).
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==Passages==
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''See [[Aegean_to_West_Mediterranean_Passages|Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages]].''
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==Islands==
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==Communication==
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
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==Approach and Navigation==
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==Navigation==
The huge bluff that looms over Cefalu is visible from several miles off.  The Porto Nuovo is situated immediately west of the bluff, sheltered by a long breakwater extending ESE from the shore.  There are depths of 5.0 - 6.0 metres in the entrance.  Beware of rocks around the end of the breakwater and others on the southern side of the harbour.
The huge bluff that looms over Cefalu is visible from several miles off.  The Porto Nuovo is situated immediately west of the bluff, sheltered by a long breakwater extending ESE from the shore.  There are depths of 5.0 - 6.0 metres in the entrance.  Beware of rocks around the end of the breakwater and others on the southern side of the harbour.
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==Berthing Options==
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==Berthing==
Yachts berth on the three pontoons running out from the shore in the centre of the harbour, between the mole and the concrete T-jetty at the southern end of the harbour.  Berthing here is managed by the Società L'Ormeggio e Allegra.  There are further berths on the two pontoons extending from the northern mole, which are managed by the Società Eolo.  There are a total of 300 berths on laid moorings, 40 of which are supposedly reserved for yachts in transit.  Maximum length 40 metres.  Depths and the piers range from 3.0 to 5.0 metres.
Yachts berth on the three pontoons running out from the shore in the centre of the harbour, between the mole and the concrete T-jetty at the southern end of the harbour.  Berthing here is managed by the Società L'Ormeggio e Allegra.  There are further berths on the two pontoons extending from the northern mole, which are managed by the Società Eolo.  There are a total of 300 berths on laid moorings, 40 of which are supposedly reserved for yachts in transit.  Maximum length 40 metres.  Depths and the piers range from 3.0 to 5.0 metres.
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06/2015  We were asked for Euro 40 per night because we expressed reservations about going in and indicated we were going to anchor outside.  The hesitation probably caused the discount.  S/v Common Sense
06/2015  We were asked for Euro 40 per night because we expressed reservations about going in and indicated we were going to anchor outside.  The hesitation probably caused the discount.  S/v Common Sense
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09/2016 Charged € 50 (after negotiating) 13M. Again,  the floating pontoons  - no wind, just swell coming in - VERY uncomfortable and potentially dangerous. No toilets and non-potable water.  A couple of yachts anchored off, which seems like a much better idea.
Berths on the concrete T-shaped jetty are reserved for fishing vessels and members of the Cefalu Sailing Club.  Shelter in the harbour is good with W or NW winds, but any strong onshore winds make it extremely uncomfortable in the reflected swell.  A strong NE ''gregale'' would probably make Cefalu untenable.
Berths on the concrete T-shaped jetty are reserved for fishing vessels and members of the Cefalu Sailing Club.  Shelter in the harbour is good with W or NW winds, but any strong onshore winds make it extremely uncomfortable in the reflected swell.  A strong NE ''gregale'' would probably make Cefalu untenable.
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* Vela Club Cefalù (Sailing Club Cefalu)
* Vela Club Cefalù (Sailing Club Cefalu)
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===Anchorages===
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==Anchorages==
* In settled weather only, anchor off the old harbor on the west side of the promontory.  You will be dropping anchor in 3.0 - 5.0 meters.  The holding is good in mud and sand.
* In settled weather only, anchor off the old harbor on the west side of the promontory.  You will be dropping anchor in 3.0 - 5.0 meters.  The holding is good in mud and sand.
* The oil jetty has now been removed. With W or NW winds, it is possible to anchor with care to the south of the marina berths. Do not anchor to close from the T end of the pontoon as this is used to med-moor larger boats. Depths here are 3.0 - 7.0 meters. Room for approximately 6 boats. Holding reasonable to good in mud and weed --[[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 07:03, 18 September 2013 (BST).
* The oil jetty has now been removed. With W or NW winds, it is possible to anchor with care to the south of the marina berths. Do not anchor to close from the T end of the pontoon as this is used to med-moor larger boats. Depths here are 3.0 - 7.0 meters. Room for approximately 6 boats. Holding reasonable to good in mud and weed --[[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]] 07:03, 18 September 2013 (BST).
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==
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==Amenities==
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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|Water| Water on the piers.
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Slipway. Mobile crane (10 T).  Some wood and fiberglass repairs.  Sail repairs.  Toilets.
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|Electricity| Electricity on the piers.
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|Toilets| Available in the harbor
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|Showers| {{MagentaText|?}}
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|Garbage| Bins in the harbour
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Fuel berth on the end of the central pier in the Porto Nuovo (0800 - 2000 summer; 0900 - 1700 winter).  Significantly more expensive than the average (Euro 1.90 in 09/2013). Water and electricity on the piers.
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|Fuel| Fuel berth on the end of the central pier in the Porto Nuovo (0800 - 2000 summer; 0900 - 1700 winter)
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==Things to do Ashore==
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Significantly more expensive than the average (Euro 1.90 in 09/2013).
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The old town is a delightfully picturesque spot, with narrow, multi-storey fishermen’s cottages wedged together overlooking a sandy beach covered with small brightly painted fishing boats.  Cefalu Cathedral is, like most Norman architecture, massive and imposing, its twin towers being visible from several miles offshore.  The glory of the interior is the magnificent Byzantine-style mosaics adorning the apse and choir, including a magnificent Christos Pantokrator with remarkably lifelike features. If you are energetic, the climb up to the top of the rock is rewarded with magnificent views.  There are also Hellenic and Byzantine remains to explore.  With transport, it is possible to visit the shrine of Gibilmanna, set on a peak high above Cefalu, which contains an altar with a miraculous Virgin statue that restored sight and hearing to two blind and one deaf person on its consecration in 1760.  Nowadays it is an important pilgrimage centre.  Further inland is the spectacular mountain scenery of the Madonie National Park with its pretty mountain villages of Petralia Sottana and Petralia Soprana.
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Image:CefaluCathedral.jpg|Cefalu's 12th century Norman cathedral
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|Repairs| Slipway. Mobile crane (10 T).  Some wood and fiberglass repairs.  Sail repairs
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Image:CefaluMosaic.jpg|The wonderful Christos Pantokrator in Cefalu cathedral
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|Internet| WiFi from the Marina
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Image:Gibilmanna.jpg|The miraculous Virgin at Gibilmanna
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06/15  Free, and reasonable speed also. S/v Common Sense
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Image:Petralia.jpg|Mountain village of Petralia
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====
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==Provisioning==
Good provisions shops in the town, but some distance away.
Good provisions shops in the town, but some distance away.
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==Eating out==
Numerous restaurants and cafes along the waterfront of the old town; some very good others mediocre.  Several restaurants specialist in the local dish of ''spaghetti con sarde'' (with sardines, fennel, pine nuts, raisins and garlic).
Numerous restaurants and cafes along the waterfront of the old town; some very good others mediocre.  Several restaurants specialist in the local dish of ''spaghetti con sarde'' (with sardines, fennel, pine nuts, raisins and garlic).
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06/2015 La Triscaria restaurant and Enoteca is quite close to the marina - reviews on Trip Advisor are generally very positive. S/v Common Sense
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06/2015 ''La Triscaria'' restaurant and ''Enoteca'' are quite close to the marina - reviews on Trip Advisor are generally very positive. S/v Common Sense
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====Internet/WiFi====
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From the Marina.
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06/15  Free, and reasonable speed also. S/v Common Sense
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Bins in the harbour.
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====History====
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The town was originally a defensive settlement on the huge rock that looms over the town (Cefalu = ''Greek'' headland), the town was re-established at the foot of the bluff by the 12th century Normans, who also constructed the tiny harbour west of the town and the magnificent cathedral that towers over it.  
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Transportation (local and/or international)
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The old town is a delightfully picturesque spot, with narrow, multi-storey fishermen’s cottages wedged together overlooking a sandy beach covered with small brightly painted fishing boats.  Cefalu Cathedral is, like most Norman architecture, massive and imposing, its twin towers being visible from several miles offshore.  The glory of the interior is the magnificent Byzantine-style mosaics adorning the apse and choir, including a magnificent Christos Pantokrator with remarkably lifelike features.  If you are energetic, the climb up to the top of the rock is rewarded with magnificent views.  There are also Hellenic and Byzantine remains to explore.  With transport, it is possible to visit the shrine of Gibilmanna, set on a peak high above Cefalu, which contains an altar with a miraculous Virgin statue that restored sight and hearing to two blind and one deaf person on its consecration in 1760.  Nowadays it is an important pilgrimage centre.  Further inland is the spectacular mountain scenery of the Madonie National Park with its pretty mountain villages of Petralia Sottana and Petralia Soprana.
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{{himage|CefaluCathedral.jpg|Cefalu's 12th century Norman cathedral}}
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{{himage|CefaluMosaic.jpg|The wonderful Christos Pantokrator in Cefalu cathedral}}
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==Friends==
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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==Forums==
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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* {{wikipedia|Cefalù}}
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* {{Wikivoyage|Cefalù}}
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''See [[Italy#References|Italy]]''.
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* May 2004 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 16:50, 12 November 2010 (UTC)
* May 2004 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 16:50, 12 November 2010 (UTC)
* September 2013 --[[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]]
* September 2013 --[[User:JeanF73|s/v Seatern]]
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Latest revision as of 07:41, 21 August 2018

WorldMediterraneanItalySicilyCefalu
Cefalù
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The Porto Nuovo at Cefalu

The town and marina of Cefalu are situated roughly in the centre of the N coast of Sicily, around 35 miles E of Palermo. Today, cruising yachtsmen visiting the town are better served by the pontoons in the Porto Nuovo, a purpose-built harbour constructed on the more sheltered eastern side of the headland. The town itself is one of the most atmospheric in the whole of the island, its picturesque fishermen's houses huddled around the old harbour, and is justifiably one of Sicily’s most popular tourist destinations.

Old town, Cefalu

Charts

British Admiralty
1976 - Capo di Bonifati to Capo San Vito
Italian
916

Weather

The prevailing winds around the Aeolian Islands during the summer tend to be from NW or NE, although in calm weather sea breezes can be encountered from any direction blowing onto and between the islands. While infrequent, gales are not unknown during the spring and early summer and careful forward planning is necessary as there are only two harbours which offer adequate shelter (and even then, not in strong southerlies). In winter, the gregale is a strong NE wind that can affect the whole of the island group and blow for several days.

Sources for weather forecasts:

  • There is a continuous (computerized voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation.
  • The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16
  • Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari (Sardinia) and Augusta (Sicily).

Passages

See Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages.

Islands

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

The huge bluff that looms over Cefalu is visible from several miles off. The Porto Nuovo is situated immediately west of the bluff, sheltered by a long breakwater extending ESE from the shore. There are depths of 5.0 - 6.0 metres in the entrance. Beware of rocks around the end of the breakwater and others on the southern side of the harbour.

Berthing

Yachts berth on the three pontoons running out from the shore in the centre of the harbour, between the mole and the concrete T-jetty at the southern end of the harbour. Berthing here is managed by the Società L'Ormeggio e Allegra. There are further berths on the two pontoons extending from the northern mole, which are managed by the Società Eolo. There are a total of 300 berths on laid moorings, 40 of which are supposedly reserved for yachts in transit. Maximum length 40 metres. Depths and the piers range from 3.0 to 5.0 metres.

09/2013: we were asked Euro 50.- per night for a 13 meter boat including water and electrical - Marina Service - Cell. +39 338.7849155 - Floating docks VERY uncomfortable with any swell entering the port! --s/v Seatern 07:12, 18 September 2013 (BST).

06/2015 We were asked for Euro 40 per night because we expressed reservations about going in and indicated we were going to anchor outside. The hesitation probably caused the discount. S/v Common Sense

09/2016 Charged € 50 (after negotiating) 13M. Again, the floating pontoons - no wind, just swell coming in - VERY uncomfortable and potentially dangerous. No toilets and non-potable water. A couple of yachts anchored off, which seems like a much better idea.

Berths on the concrete T-shaped jetty are reserved for fishing vessels and members of the Cefalu Sailing Club. Shelter in the harbour is good with W or NW winds, but any strong onshore winds make it extremely uncomfortable in the reflected swell. A strong NE gregale would probably make Cefalu untenable.

In any sort of swell, the floating pontoon is dangerous but the concrete pontoons to the side are a little better.

Boats anchor outside the marina and also over in the lagoon created by the outside breakwater

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

  • Vela Club Cefalù (Sailing Club Cefalu)

Anchorages

  • In settled weather only, anchor off the old harbor on the west side of the promontory. You will be dropping anchor in 3.0 - 5.0 meters. The holding is good in mud and sand.
  • The oil jetty has now been removed. With W or NW winds, it is possible to anchor with care to the south of the marina berths. Do not anchor to close from the T end of the pontoon as this is used to med-moor larger boats. Depths here are 3.0 - 7.0 meters. Room for approximately 6 boats. Holding reasonable to good in mud and weed --s/v Seatern 07:03, 18 September 2013 (BST).

Amenities

Facilities
Water Water on the piers.
Electricity Electricity on the piers.
Toilets Available in the harbor
Showers ?
Laundry ?
Garbage Bins in the harbour
Supplies
Fuel Fuel berth on the end of the central pier in the Porto Nuovo (0800 - 2000 summer; 0900 - 1700 winter)

Significantly more expensive than the average (Euro 1.90 in 09/2013).

Bottled gas ?
Chandlers ?
Services
Repairs Slipway. Mobile crane (10 T). Some wood and fiberglass repairs. Sail repairs
Internet WiFi from the Marina

06/15 Free, and reasonable speed also. S/v Common Sense

Mobile connectivity ?
Vehicle rentals ?

Provisioning

Good provisions shops in the town, but some distance away.

Eating out

Numerous restaurants and cafes along the waterfront of the old town; some very good others mediocre. Several restaurants specialist in the local dish of spaghetti con sarde (with sardines, fennel, pine nuts, raisins and garlic).

06/2015 La Triscaria restaurant and Enoteca are quite close to the marina - reviews on Trip Advisor are generally very positive. S/v Common Sense

Transportation

List transportation (local and/or international.)

Tourism

History

The town was originally a defensive settlement on the huge rock that looms over the town (Cefalu = Greek headland), the town was re-established at the foot of the bluff by the 12th century Normans, who also constructed the tiny harbour west of the town and the magnificent cathedral that towers over it.

Places to Visit

The old town is a delightfully picturesque spot, with narrow, multi-storey fishermen’s cottages wedged together overlooking a sandy beach covered with small brightly painted fishing boats. Cefalu Cathedral is, like most Norman architecture, massive and imposing, its twin towers being visible from several miles offshore. The glory of the interior is the magnificent Byzantine-style mosaics adorning the apse and choir, including a magnificent Christos Pantokrator with remarkably lifelike features. If you are energetic, the climb up to the top of the rock is rewarded with magnificent views. There are also Hellenic and Byzantine remains to explore. With transport, it is possible to visit the shrine of Gibilmanna, set on a peak high above Cefalu, which contains an altar with a miraculous Virgin statue that restored sight and hearing to two blind and one deaf person on its consecration in 1760. Nowadays it is an important pilgrimage centre. Further inland is the spectacular mountain scenery of the Madonie National Park with its pretty mountain villages of Petralia Sottana and Petralia Soprana.

Cefalu's 12th century Norman cathedral
The wonderful Christos Pantokrator in Cefalu cathedral
The miraculous Virgin at Gibilmanna
Mountain village of Petralia

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References

See Italy.

Comments

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