Cefalu is quiet, charming and very picturesque.  It is on the Northern coast of Sicily, East of Palermo.  This is another Sicilian city well worth the added challenge in getting there from North America. 

In October 2002, we stayed for several days at the convent of the Colegio di Maria di Cefalu, which we learned of through its web-site.  Again, we handled the reservations entirely through e-mail.  The guest rooms were small but very clean (with new plumbing) and offered a breathtaking view of the sea.  

We usually parked at the nearby public beach, because I never could figure out how to get to the street in front of the convent without violating several local traffic regulations.  

There were so many nearby restaurants that served excellent food on seaside terraces, choosing one was more difficult than finding one.

From Cefalu we visited archeological sites in Agrigento, Segesta and Selinunte.  

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The beach and marina with the Colegio di Maria di Cefalu in the background. 

Cefalu beach and marina from the convent roof.

Setting sun viewed from our room.

Praesepio at the Colegio di Maria di Cefalu convent.

Like other Sicilian cities, Cefalu has many public religious shrines.

The local groceries stock fresh fruit and vegetables. 

The duomo is impressive, during the day and during the evening walk (passeggiata).

Porta Marina.

Fishing is a prime industry here.

We were able to watch many fishing boats from the window in our room.

Patrolling the streets during the evening walk (passeggiata).

16th Century public laundry. 

Ancient oil store.