• The Villages of the Lava

Borghi della lava is a fascinating journey along 35 km coastal road between small fishing villages north of Catania on Sicily east coast.
Enjoy breathtaking scenery, tranquil waters, and great local restaurants.

Start your trip at the small port of Ognina, on the northern border of the city of Catania, and continue north through the Cyclops Islands coastline, between Aci Castello, the popular seaside resort of Aci Trezza, and the Faraglioni castle built on a seaside rock.

The Norman castle of Aci Castello built on a Lava rock overlooking the sea, is home to a small archeological museum and a botanical garden on one of its terraces. Continue north through to Capo Mulini, Santa Maria La Scala, and Torre Archirafi to Riposto.

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