Rocca of Cefalù

Against the background of the village of Cefalù stands the Rocca, a limestone cliff of 268 meters part of the “sites of community interest of Sicily”. U Castieddu, so called by the local people, presents within its path some archaeological remains of great historical interest: among them, the Temple of Diana, dating from the Greek period, and the castle of Cefalù, dating back to the Norman period – two points of Cefalù that offer a suggestive panorama of the coast.

This combination of art and nature has its origins in Greek mythology, it is said that the shepherd demigod Dafni fell in love with the nymph Echemeide, daughter of Juno, and married her swearing allegiance. However, Queen Clifene fell in love with Daphni and decided to stun him with a powerful aphrodisiac, leading Daphni to commit treason. When he was blinded by Juno as punishment for adultery, the pastor decided to throw himself off a cliff. The legend tells that Hermes, moved by piety, decided to make immortal the memory of Dafni turning it into a cliff.

Once you climb the top, the view will be breathtaking, a panorama without equal. Given the difficulty of the route, to reach the top, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes, bring a water bottle and a cap, and avoid the hottest hours of the day.