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Cefalu Sicily | Top Tips On Visiting The Sicilian Beach Town<\/h1>\n

If you have been on my blog before, you know that I am obsessed with charming coastal villages like Positano Italy<\/a>. And what surprised me about Cefalu Sicily was the fact that I didn’t visit sooner!<\/p>\n

This town has everything I look for in my ideal coastal getaways: beautiful scenery, a large beach, and charming streets. Read on why you should visit this charming Sicilian Beach town.<\/p>\n

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Okay full disclaimer, I had NO IDEA Cefalu existed until I started doing research on a trip to Palermo.<\/p>\n

Originally I was going to stay four nights in Palermo and do a day trip to a beach town to either Mondello or Cefalu.<\/p>\n

Mondello takes a bit longer to get to, so I opted for the latter. It was then, after seeing photographs and reading more about this charming town, I knew I had to base my entire trip there. And I am so glad I did.<\/p>\n

This is one of the first places that I have visited with zero expectations. I am all about a destination that doesn’t have so much to do, but yet provides a charm you just can’t describe.<\/p>\n

Not only is it charming and romantic, but there is also even a real sand beach, unlike the rocks beaches in Greece or Positano.<\/p>\n

It left me in awe and I am so surprised I haven’t heard much about it in the travel space.<\/p>\n

If you are planning a trip to Cefalu Sicily, consider adding a few days in here. If you are also in Palermo it’s a definite must even you can only get here on a day trip. Let’s get into the guide.<\/p>\n

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How to Get to Cefalu<\/h2>\n

If I have learned anything from traveling so much, it would be this: the cutest towns are not located near the airport. And that’s the case with Cefalu.<\/p>\n

It’s not a horrible journey, but if you are coming straight from the airport then it will take about 2 hours to get to.<\/p>\n

From the Airport:<\/h4>\n

From the airport, you’ll need to get to Palermo Central Station. The cheapest way is to take the Prestia-Comand\u00e8<\/strong> bus that runs every 30 minutes for 6\u20ac per person.<\/p>\n

You can opt to take a taxi, but keep in mind the traffic can get a little hectic and might run up an expensive bill.<\/p>\n

The bus was a nice coach bus and was actually quite nice especially for the price. The entire journey took about 50 minutes to get to Palermo Central Station.<\/p>\n

From Palermo Central Station:<\/span><\/h4>\n

Once at the Palermo Central Station, you will need to buy a train ticket to Cefalu.<\/p>\n

You can check time tables<\/a> in advance, but there is no need to purchase tickets in advance as there are trains departing every hour or so.<\/p>\n

You may never know how long the airport transfer may actually take. Prices range from 8\u20ac-12\u20ac.<\/p>\n

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Where to Stay in Cefalu Sicily<\/h2>\n

Cefalu is quite a small town, so anywhere you’ll stay near the Church of Cefalu<\/strong> you’ll be within walking distance to everything. I found the cutest apartment on Airbnb<\/a> and it had all the Sicilian charm I was looking for.<\/p>\n

It even has a terrace overlooking “Corso Ruggero” one of the main streets.<\/p>\n

A perfect spot for morning coffee and prime people-watching. It was also so affordable at $67 a night! <\/strong><\/p>\n

If you are new to Airbnb, save $55 on your first booking<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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Other Apartments:<\/h3>\n

You won’t find a lot of hotels here, but there are plenty of apartments\/B&B’s and most are around $100 a night or under! Here are some other favorites.<\/p>\n