You NEED to Visit CEFALU 😍 Italy's Most Beautiful City 🇮🇹 Travel to Sicily
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- čas přidán 27. 06. 2024
- This is Cefalu, Sicily. Cefalu is one of the most beautiful cities in all of Sicily, Italy and also one of the best beach towns! We visited at the end of August and found it very busy and popular.
We start the video at Porta Pescara where you'll find a small wall you can walk on to get amazing views of Cefalu, the beach and the Mediterranean.
From here we made our way to the busy beach area in Cefalu which was just packed with people in August. But it's a beautiful beach with clear water and sand.
We made our way through the quieter streets and allies of Cefalu and eventually got some Italian gelato (gelati) while we waited for the cathedral to open.
Once the Norman style cathedral opened for the afternoon we went in to explore the beautiful church.
Afterwards we take you on a tour of our apartment rental which was just a few seconds walk from the cathedral.
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At aperativo time we went to one of the busier streets where we got a Sicilian craft beer and a limoncello spritz.
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0:00 Welcome to Cefalu Sicily
2:02 Sicilian Beaches
3:23 The Old Town
5:34 Gelato Time!
6:25 The Cathedral
7:38 The 'Rock'
8:23 Apartment Tour
11:28 Happy Hour
13:50 Sunset
14:33 Could we live here?
16:03 Wrap Up
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In Italy it’s not called a siesta, it’s called riposo (afternoon shutdown and nap).
LOVE YOUR VIDEO. happy holidays
You could absolutely enjoy an extended stay, live a month, a year! A regular community on so many levels plus wonderful hospitality extended towards tourists. Lots of amazing day trips from there as well!
So good to know that! We will do go back there one day 😊 - Trevor
Cefalu might just be my favourite place ever. 😍 We fell in love with the little streets and rustic beauty. We left Cefalu 5 days ago, and soo wanna go back. The end of September has less tourists, and leaves the area unspoilt. We’re in Taormina right now, which is jaw droppingly beautiful, but from 11 am til 4pm the amount of tourists pack the place out.
I agree, that in these small towns though, it’s restaurant after restaurant of the same menu.. we’re almost 10 days in, and i don’t know what food im craving, but it’s definitely something different (which isn’t available). Happy travelling guys
Really cool video👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you 👍
Another Awesome Adventure Trevor & Anna Thank You 😊Watching from NB Canada😊
Thanks for watching Robert! 🤗 - Anna
I really enjoyed your video. 🤩⭐️
Thanks for Sharing! 👍🏼 💕
Greetings from Albania. 🇦🇱
Thank you so much!
wow Sicily is so pretty 😍
Thnx, wonderful overview of that lovely town!! We love it too!
Glad you enjoyed it - Trevor
Safe travels! Glad you are not in Nova Scotia now, I hope your friends and family are safe!
I love EatalyI spent over four years that was my the best years in my life Chris from Toronto 👍❤️🙏
We'll be sure to look that place up! - Anna
I miss Italy.
So beautiful! Looking to honeymoon in Sicily and your video series has really been such a big help! Che bella!
So great to hear that Jill! Sicily would be an epic honeymoon spot 👌 - Trevor
Beautiful place!
It really is!
Outside of North America, small cities are a better choice to live in than suburbia. They’re quiet, with lots of character, and usually just 1hr away from a big city, in this case, Palermo.
Just occurred to me that you’re used to living in downtown Halifax = a different vibe, I agree
"Ciao Anna & Trevor, Grazie Mille, Thank You for extending my Sicilian Holiday🙏🌞😍 I visited La Bella Sicilia for the very first time, on my own without my children, and I was right in the heart of Cefalu three weeks ago and like you, fell in love with the beautiful, historical city. I also avoided the crowded beach and decided to stroll around the streets, alleys, and the Piazza; i even ended up witnessing an amazing Sicilian wedding at the Duomo you just visited🥰❤
I stayed 7 km outside of the town, up the hills, at a beautiful agriturismo and can recommend you to do the same. 7 acres of land, 200 olive trees, lemon trees, starry nights and pure silence and most importantly, very sweet hosts making everyone feel welcomed!
Go visit mountain village of Polina, high up in a natural park. And go back down to a small town called Finale (plenty of space at their beaches).
And please do visit a real pearl of a small gem called "Castellammare del Golfo": authentic, a scenic harbour, two beaches, pebbled town centre with fresh fruit & food & artisan market, and catch a boat to visit some stunning "Cala's and Spaggia's, like Scopello.
I guess now in September it is less crowded everywhere so you can easily find a spot on a beach.
All accommodation I stayed was under €90 incl delicious breakfast. The Best about Sicily: The Sicilians😍❣😍 Such Sweet and Kind inhabitants, very friendly and caring everywhere you go.
Wishing you both lots of happy, adventurous days on this Bella Isola called SICILY (please avoid calling it Italy, as this is really one of its kind, and anotomous region) and looking forward to seeing the rest of your stories. Arriverderci!"💚🤍❤
Sounds like you're having an incredible time Belinda 🤙 We may have been there at the same time who knows. We also saw a wedding. Sicily is amazing but we are curious... Why not call it Italy? It is Italy after all. We'd genuinely like to know what you mean as to us it's like saying don't call the 'Maritimes' (in Canada) ... Canada - Trevor
@@DelightfulTravellers it’s complicated. It’s an identity factor stemming largely from history and from insularity. In Sicily we have the blood of multiple, diverse, peoples: Sicels, Sicani, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Arabic, Suevian, Norman, French, Spanish and, lastly, Italian. The island is the largest region in Italy and is deeply layered culturally and artistically (take the Arab-Norman style in architecture: it is something you can’t find anywhere else in Italy; or the differences between Eastern and Western Sicily, even artistically: hard to believe that Ragusa and Trapani belong to the same region) and, as a consequence, at an identity level. We are talking about millennia of history, peoples, and influences (even Sicilian literature has so much to say about “Sicilianity”, especially Sicilian literature of 1900s) and that involves everything that happened before and after Italian Unity in 1861. Therefore, obviously, you can’t make a comparison with the Maritimes islands in Canada. I myself was born and raised in Sicily and I perceive myself as Italian, of course, but first and foremost I’m Sicilian.
Absolutely nothing wrong to call things as they are supposed to be called, we are Italian, we are Italy. So, nothing to be corrected
Love ❤ lemoncello spritz
That was such a beautiful little town. Can’t believe how crowded the beach was. Agree re need for food variety. Thanks for taking us along.😎
So wish it had more variety of food but that’s really the only downside (minus the beach in August 😂) - Anna
Love this video. My cousin has a villa in the old town section of Cefalu'. I stayed for 12 days last summer. It is a magical place. Going back this summer! Thanks for sharing the beauty of this special city. It is much better to go in May or June. If you plan to climb La Rocca make sure you go when it opens in the morning, otherwise it is too hot
We love the mix of peace and beauty from that place 🥰
Thank you guys 🙌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
It’s such a great spot 👌- Trevor
Beaches in Rio de Janeiro are just the same in high season.
We visited Cefalu 11 years ago. Only had an afternoon. It was lovely. Now, I want to go back.
Do you go the beaches when it's like that Vera? We seriously don't get it haha. Cefalu is a gem though 😀 - Trevor
@@DelightfulTravellers i def hate it, but, people just put up with it.
Amazing vlog…will definitely add to my list…thankyou for sharing❤
Thanks for watching Nella! - Trevor
coolest couple on YT for my liking - keep smashing it ❤️💯
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Of course the beaches will be packed in August. Europe is very densely populated. Just in Italy alone there is nearly twice the population of the whole of Canada. So there is less space.
Also, dont forget if you are there in August you are also part of that crowd 😅. Loving all your videos and travelling with you
Hey guys, I was watching all that is happening at Cape Breton, and all Nova Scottia due to Fiona.... warm hugs and hope your friends and family are doing well.😘
Living vicariously through you guys right now. ❤️
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You two are so cute. Headed to Cefalu next week. Thanks for the info.
Have fun!
What a wonderful trip!!! I love your content! Big hug from Toronto
What a cool little town. The place you are staying at definitely has a lot of character! I really need to plan a trip to the Mediterranean soon. I’ve never been.
The Med just might be our favourite Matty! You would definitely like this area 🤙😀 - Trevor
Grazie per l'ispirazione.
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I am at the part where you are having a Limoncello Spritz and I wanted to recommed you to try next time a Hugo Spritz ( Prosecco,St Germain which is an elderflower spirit,sparkling water and mint leaves) so refreshing.Or,if you have graduated from Aperol Spritz,try Campari Spritz which is more bitter and has more character
taking note of spritz options! Heading there next month!
It's the same in Ireland when we get the sun beaches are packed.
The places you’ve travelled in Italy thus far have been captivating in their beauty BUT the dusky evening sunset showcasing ‘cotton candy’ clouds in this video was absolutely ethereal - beyond beautiful ✨!
That sunset was pretty special right? 😀 Everywhere we go in Sicily is incredible - Trevor
Absolutely beautiful!!...viv
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My goodness I have never seen Cefslu 😍 my parents are from Calabria and I’ve been there but not to Cefalu. It looks absolutely breathtaking and magical. I need to go there 😍
It's out of this world Angie. We didn't want to leave 🤗 - Anna
One of my favorite small towns in Sicily
Cefalù è davvero bellissima!!!! ❤
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The girls waving at the camera 🎥 😂
Late to the party guys I was traveling!
YES, as you were walking the streets/alleyways I thought Chania! Just beautiful guys, I could see us staying a month here, but not in August. Another great video thank you for taking us along! ~Cara 💖
So much like Chania in a way right? So many places in the south of Italy are like this 😀 - Trevor
Many beaches in the USA are packed with people. Try Ocean City Delaware. Cefalu is beautiful! Will be visiting next year.
You'll luv it here - Anna
Yes! I was born and raised in Sicily. Retiring and going back next June. Can’t wait! I have been gone 38 years.
We have just arrived for a month stay in Termini Imerese and look forward to a visit to Cefalu. Sicilian people are definitely friendlier and appear much happier than what we’ve experienced the last couple months in Calabria. And we understand the need for some different food other than “Italian” and had some amazing Sushi today. That being said we are excited about trying all the local dishes Sicily has to offer.
My grandparents were from Aspra, which is very close to Cefalu. It is even a smaller town.
We'll have to look that place up :) - Trevor
I think your channel is gonna start growing fast. great video. would love to meet you someday.
we're starting our travels starting next Tuesday 🙂
by the way, it's Palermo... Sicily that we're going to.. but first a couple of days layover in Pisa.. arriving in Palermo on Thursday 22 September
@@Flaventuretoo Have so much fun in Italy! Say hi if you see us around - Anna
@@DelightfulTravellers I certainly will. that would make my day. thanks for the kind reply 🙂
There is a spectacular castle up on the hill in Cefalu. Unique panorama. :) It is missing from that video...
The beautiful old town and harbour area of Cefalu is the top romantic highlight of this Sicilian location. From little cafes, shops and restaurants - you could spend your whole day here exploring and relaxing. In the summer months it's pretty touristic, but find a spot at a local bar and take it all in.
It really is a magical place that's for sure 🤗 - Anna
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I really enjoyed this video, thank you 👍. Cefalù is beautiful, you gave me a chance of "visiting" it, as although I'm from Sicily I've never been there. Cefalù would be a good place where to live, IMO another one would be Portopalo in the province of Siracusa. Not to worry, from September all of Italians return to their jobs and normal activities resume and everything is back to normal. August is the month when tourists can have the cities all for themselves because everything is closed and the locals go to the beaches or the mountains, therefore you chose a good month for being in Palermo. I hope Catania hasn't been too busy, as it can be as busy as Palermo. Plus, at minute 8:00 of the you were close to the Alleway of Anna's Brothers (Vicolo Fratelli D'Anna) 😀 Obviously, in this case D'Anna is a surname, but it means that (of Anna). Looking forward to the next video.
Thanks so much for watching and we're so happy we got to show you Cefalu 🤗 We noticed that it's much quieter in Italy this month 😉- Anna
I wasn't going to add comments until I saw what looks like a Haitian painting in your airbnb? It's at about 9:46 ! Being half-haitian, I grew up around lots of artifacts and paintings from there and I can spot them anywhere! Lol
We will have to watch the video back for that painting! 🤗 - Anna
If come to Del Mar in San Diego North County, California, for the Labor Day Weekend you'll find it as crowded as Cefalú, believe me. Almost no sand to put you umbrella.
Is it like that all summer though? - Trevor
@@DelightfulTravellers Not as much, but pretty crowded nonetheless.
What a delightful city! My hubby and I generally try to steer away from packed beaches if we can. We like our space. Our summer is in the way so it's to be expected. But as locals we know of quieter places to go for swims in the summer. Enjoy!
Locals always know best! Wish we knew some here 😀 - Trevor
What a charming town! Yes, it definitely has the Italy vibes. I do wonder how those beaches would look when empty. Would be so nice! Lack of food options may be a factor on my decision to stay for an extended time though. I love Italian food but if one sushi joint can be found..that would be a game changer for me!
Well now I want Sushi TT! 🍣 Yum - Trevor
There are many places selling sushi and other non Italian foods in the Italian big cities. Of course don't expect to find non Italian foods in little town.
Be sure to go the same distance west from Palermo to Trapani and the amazing hill town of Erice.
Cheers Steve.. we will look that place up! - Trevor
@@DelightfulTravellers by the way it's pouring in Halifax LoL
Ferragosto - Aug 15 - September 1st. Italian locals holiday peak.
lTALY's most beautiful city non-despute RAVELLO
In Italy if you want empty beaches in high season, you have to look for them outside cities and towns.
La Rocca di Cefalù
I know you all moved to DR but you should have checked out Albania!!! Maybe for your next move...
Hello. I loved your video. Cefalù is beautiful. Is Cefalù train station in walking distance to the center? Safe travels.
Thanks so much ... and yes the station is just a short walk from the old town 🤗 - Anna
In the big cities of Italy, there are restaurants that serve non Italian foods of course - especially Japanese/Chinese food, but also Greek, Mexican, French and so on. Italy is not in the 50s anymore and people, especially youngsters, like to try new foods once in a while.
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I'm enjoying this Italian trip; looking forward to more. It must be hard for towns like that to find the area to work on underground sewer, water and wiring pipes though. Notice there is not a wire in sight.
For sure. Also in most old towns like this you don’t put toilet paper in the toilet - Trevor
@@DelightfulTravellers wow didn't know that.
@@Mythos131 It's also like that on most islands in the Caribbean and throughout the world .. we're use to it now
@@DelightfulTravellers I hope people in those areas have better discipline than North Americans because we're not supposed to flush baby wipes either but they keep clogging our sewer systems. I don't know they let them on the market. Some municipalities have sued the makers of them
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Admired you guys can handle that place no window to enclosures Im claustrophobic I better sleep on a bench at the park good luck 🤞
There was a window... just not in an ideal spot haha - Trevor
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Omg! That’s splurging 😅😅😂😂😂
L'area mediterranea è tutta molto bella, a livello culinario, anche se posso essere di parte, l'Italia è unica. Anche io preferisco le città meno grandi o addirittura i piccoli centro. Serve una ricerca per trovare un posto vicino a città maggiori che possa offrire la tranquillità e allo stesso tempo la varietà che una città possa offrire.
L'Italia è davvero unica. Punto e basta
Thanks for watching!
You resemble Mike Sorrentino from Jersey Shore.
what exact days were you here? I am going and want to avoid the crowds but I have to go when school is out
We were there the last week of August - Anna
Just got back today. Great town and beach visually. But water quality... looks fantastic, but walk along the back of the beach and it's rancid, stagnant water and potentially sewage? All those buildings and the ancient sewage system surely means it goes in one direction... down to the sea? The other side of the wall - definitely sewage outlets and what with the tidal range and stillness of the water, yeah I'm not so sure. I did swim in it and and it's lovely and warm, but I'd like to know what they do with the sewage from the town. Other than that a great place.
Will you also visit the Amalfi Coast? Amalfi and Positano?
All on the list .. just not sure yet 🤗 - Anna
Same place for tourists! C'mon guys! You have to discover other beautiful secret pearl of Italy!
I totally get that it would be difficult to live or visit for a few months, a place with not your ideal food and that's pretty much all they have. I hate seafood so I might not pick quite a few places to live for a few months. Food for thought.
Sound advice 🤙 - Trevor
Do you save more in villages because you don't eat out as much?
I’d much prefer a small town in Europe!!
Can’t go wrong either way! - Anna
Please, please, don’t go to Sicily in July and, especially, August. These months truly don’t do her justice and, besides the island and the beaches being teemed with people, you risk missing out the authenticity of the island. And don’t forget to get to know the Sicilian islands (Aeolian, Aegadian, Ustica, Lampedusa, Linosa, Pantelleria…all unique and different from each other) and the sea is something to die for -and to be explored by renting a boat, otherwise you’ll be missing out on so much-. Don’t overlook the area of Syracuse as well and jewels like Pantalica, Cavagrande di Cassibile, Cava Carosello in Noto and much more. Even a month probably wouldn’t be enough for Sicily.
Is it worth it to eat out for all meals or is it old to cook some meals?
Good video.
What do you do for travel insurance while travelling?
Safetywing! 👌
Cefalu is on the north side of Sicily, which faces Tyrrhenian Sea. Mediterranean Sea is on the south side of Sicily.
The Tyrrhenian Sea is part of the Mediterranean Mike ✌️ Look it up - Trevor
@@DelightfulTravellers Tyrrhenian Sea is precise whereas Mediterranean is general. If you're guiding everyone of where you are, then you might as well give accurate instead of vague information.
Ionian, Adriatic, and Ligurian Seas surround Italy including the north part of Sicily. Mediterranean is at the bottom of Sicily.
The beaches are never that packed in the US during August?!?! Daytona, Myrtle Beach, the NC outter banks, the Jersey shore . . .
You will have a very hard time finding non Italian food anywhere in Italy. For a long term stay Cefalu is great and also I recommend Siracusa.
After the Caribbean that beach is a no no 🥴
It's not quite the same for sure
Thanks for the video I enjoy it ✌️
I assume you havent been to the Caribbean in February or January or i=even in Miami during high season - way worse than that
Yeah maybe go back and watch our Caribbean videos from the DR and Turks from last year and back to us on that one ✌️ - Trevor
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You two have a good problem when it comes to traveling and staying anywhere. I'm stuck in one town because of income.
Hate to break it to you but you’re not on the Mediterranean Sea your on the Tyrrhenian Sea! The Mediterranean is on the other side of Sicily!
You walked on streets, not alleys, between the buildings.
🙄 Maybe look up the definition of alley. Did you enjoy the video at all Mike? - Trevor
@@DelightfulTravellers Alley or Vicolo refers to streets barely big enough for pedestrians or scooters. Via or way is used for most roads and streets. You were not walking in alleys. I did look up alley before I commented.
@@DelightfulTravellers If I didn't enjoy your video, then I wouldn't have commented on it. I don't spend time commenting on bad videos.
just be honest and say that you where too lazy to climb up the mountain ^^
you are one of the many people you complein about
that beach 2 weeks after will have less than half of the people
Good to know! - Trevor