Less than an hour from Palermo, Cefalu is one of Sicily’s top seaside towns. Cefalu’s top draw is its Norman cathedral with stunning mosaics inside, part of the UNESCO World Heritage site that also includes 7 Arab-Norman monuments in Palermo and the cathedral in Monreale. Its historic center sits between a sandy beach and a huge rocky cliff topped with trees, a castle, and temple ruins.

Trains leave for Cefalu from Palermo Centrale about once an hour. From the train station, it’s a short walk to Cefalu’s center and about a 15 minute walk to the cathedral. From Palermo airport you can arrange a transfer directly to Cefalu, or take the airport bus to Palermo’s train station and then the train.