Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Information
EMERGENCIES
Ambulance
(
0921 42 45 44, 118)
0921 92 01 11; Contrada Pietrapollastra)
On the main road out of town in the direction
Hospital
(
of Palermo.
Questura
(
0921 92 60 11; Via Roma 15)
TOURIST INFORMATION
Ente Parco delle Madonie
( 0921 92 33 27;
www.parcodellemadonie.it
; Corso Ruggero 116; 8am-8pm daily
May-Sep, 8am-6pm Mon-Sat Oct-Apr)
Knowledgeable and friendly staff supply information about
the Parco Naturale Regionale delle Madonie.
Tourist Office
(
0921 42 10 50; strcefalu@regione.sicilia.it; Corso Ruggero 77;
9am-1pm & 3-7.30pm Mon-
Sat)
English-speaking staff, lots of leaflets and good maps.
WEBSITES
Lonely Planet
(
www.lonelyplanet.com/italy/sicily/cefalu
)
Planning advice, author recommendations,
traveller reviews and insider tips.
TOP TRAVEL THEMES - TYRRHENIAN COAST
Archaeological Sites
Abandon your deck chair and umbrella for a few mornings to soak up history rather than
the sun while visiting the ruins of ancient settlements such as Tyndaris and Halaesa.
Cathedrals
Every town, however small, seems to have a lavishly decorated cathedral gracing its main piazza.
Start a survey of the best at the magnificent Duomo di Cefalù.
Fabulous Fortresses
This coast has been fortified against possible invaders for millennia. Check out some of its
sensationally sited strongholds, including the Norman castle at Caccamo.
Monti Madonie
Take our driving tour through the Madonie mountains, visiting historic hilltop villages and din-
ing in acclaimed restaurants along the way.
Slow Food
Discover the delights of local food products, dishes and traditions when eating your way through the
Madonie and Nebrodi regional parks.
Getting There & Around
BOAT
between Cefalù and the Aeolian Islands. Their 8am boat serves Lipari and Vulcano (one-
way/return €30/60), returning to Cefalù at 6.45pm. A second boat serves Panarea and
