Aerial view of Cefalù old town and La Rocca

Vacation Rentals · Cefalù · Sicily

Darbey‑Jones

Cefalù – where all the magic happens.


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Clear turquoise water and a rocky cove on the coast near Cefalù, Sicily
Golden-hour light over the old town and sandy beach of Cefalù, with La Rocca beyond
Cefalù Cathedral square at dusk
Cefalù · Sicily

Welcome to Cefalù

Right now in Cefalù: clear skies, 30°C

Take an early morning run along the Lungomare as the sun creeps into the sky, before a refreshing dip in the sea at the sheltered Vecchia Marina. Sun-bathe on the sandy beaches, climb up the 270 m high La Rocca which dominates the city, whilst you take in the views.

Watch the sun setting over the sea on your terrace with a chilled glass of local Grillo, before you enjoy fine dining in the evening at one of several Michelin-recommended restaurants.

Cefalù has it all and it's where all the magic happens.

Cefalù & Beyond

Things to do

A walking-pace town in a slow corner of Sicily - and an entire national park on the doorstep.

La Rocca cliff towering over Cefalù old town, Sicily

Climb La Rocca

The 270-metre cliff that watches over the town. An hour's climb past Norman ruins and a medieval cistern to a view that sums up the whole coast. Start early - the trail is shadeless.

Mountain ridges of the Madonie National Park, Sicily

Hike the Madonie

Medieval villages like Castelbuono and Petralia Soprana, old-growth beech, and high pasture - Sicily's quietest national park, fifteen minutes from your door.

Pebble shore and clear turquoise water with rocks visible below the surface at Kalura, east of Cefalù

Swim at Kalura

Turquoise water below a sixteenth-century watchtower, twenty minutes east along the coast road. Bring a snorkel.

Your Cefalù, Your Way

The insider's guide

We don't just find you the perfect place to stay — we help you fill every day.

Eat & Drink

Places to eat

From morning pastries to Michelin-recommended tasting menus - Cefalù punches well above its weight.

Green risotto with sea bream crudo at a Cefalù restaurant

The best pastries in the old town — try the excellent avocado bread. Arrive early for the best coffee.

Brama€30–70

Modern Sicilian plates with a confident wine list. Book the outside street table and watch the world go by as you dine.

Cefalù's finest table. Michelin-recommended tasting menus in a candlelit dining room.

Common Questions

Planning your stay

How does the booking process work?

Send us an enquiry with your preferred dates and party size via the form on this page or by emailing info@darbey-jones.it. We will reply within 24 hours with availability and pricing. A deposit secures your booking; the balance is due 30 days before arrival.

How do I get to Cefalù from Palermo airport?

Palermo Falcone-Borsellino airport is roughly ninety minutes from Cefalù by car. Direct trains run from Palermo Centrale to Cefalù station in about an hour; from the airport, take the shuttle bus or Trinacria Express to Palermo Centrale and change there. A private transfer can also be booked directly.

Can I walk everywhere in Cefalù?

The old town is entirely walkable - the Cathedral, the Lungomare, and most restaurants are within ten minutes on foot from our Cefalù properties. For the Kalura cove (twenty minutes east) or the Madonie villages, a car or our complimentary e-bikes are the best options.

Have more questions? See the full FAQ

The Portfolio

Future projects

More of our Cefalù and Madonie portfolio is in preparation — from poolside apartments near the Marina to a mountain retreat in Gratteri.

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Aerial view over Cefalù Marina, the Kalura headland, and the coast near The Mandarin Tree

Cefalù · Marina

The Mandarin Tree

Via Gio Meli 15, Cefalù

Sleeps 2–8·Pool·17 apartments
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The Manna House, a stone townhouse in Gratteri village, Madonie, Sicily

Gratteri · Madonie

The Manna House

Discesa Belvedere, Gratteri

Sleeps 4–6·700 m elevation·Townhouse
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The Canalotto House, a stone townhouse in Gratteri village, Madonie, Sicily

Gratteri · Madonie

The Canalotto House

Discesa Belvedere, Gratteri

Sleeps 4–6·700 m elevation·Townhouse
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