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Sicily, Malta & Gozo Cycling Tour: From Catania via Valletta to Mount Etna

from Catania

to Catania

E-Bike: 4h / day

Bike: 5h 22 / day

548 kmDistance
6,439 mElevation
8 DaysDuration
Difficulty
8Stages
Syracuse
Bucket-list climbs
Climbs
Coastlines
Cross-border
Island
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Description

This 8-day cycling tour links Sicily, Malta and Gozo into one compact Mediterranean route with clear contrasts: Catania and Siracusa, flat coastal roads in southeastern Sicily, the ferry to Valletta, Malta’s stone walls and upland roads, Gozo with Victoria, Marsalforn and the Cittadella, then Ragusa, Caltagirone and the long climb toward Mount Etna. This is not just a seaside cycling holiday. The route shifts between coast, Baroque towns, ferry crossings, farmland, volcanic slopes and busy city approaches. For riders who want to explore Sicily and Malta by road bike, gravel bike or touring bike, it offers real progression from place to place instead of a loop around the obvious highlights. Create an account to see the stages, maps, details and full route.

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Tour Details

This tour includes detailed day-by-day descriptions, accommodation recommendations, points of interest, difficulty ratings, and expert tips for completing this amazing cycling adventure...

Route

The route works as a staged journey with several clear changes in terrain. The opening section moves from dense urban traffic into flat coastal riding, with beach towns, harbour areas and exposed stretches where wind and heat matter more than elevation. Further south, the riding becomes quieter: lagoons, dunes, low vegetation and small fishing villages set the rhythm before the ferry crossings change the character of the tour. On Malta, the cycling becomes denser and more technical. Expect more ...
Start Point
Catania
End Point
Catania
Country
Italy, Malta
Regions
Floriana, Gozo, Sicily, Valletta

At a glance

Distance

548 km

Difficulty

Medium

Road type

—

Duration

8 days

Tour Itinerary

  • Day 1
    Catania - Siracusa

    68 km884 m

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  • Day 2
    Siracusa - Pozzallo

    51 km740 m

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  • Day 3
    Valletta - Victoria

    65 km786 m

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  • Day 4
    Victoria - Valletta

    61 km975 m

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  • Day 5
    Pozzallo - Ragusa

    79 km905 m

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  • Day 6
    Ragusa - Caltagirone

    62 km1,265 m

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  • Day 7
    Caltagirone - Nicolosi

    66 km429 m

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  • Day 8
    Nicolosi - Catania via Etna

    96 km455 m

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Cultural & scenic highlights

Travel access

Travel to start

Very easy access

You have several good options for arrival: Malta International Airport by flight or Valletta - Kastilja by coach or Lascaris by ferry. Choose the one that fits your origin and bike setup best.

Airport

Malta International Airport, 5 km

Coach / bus hub

Valletta - Kastilja, 0 km

Ferry terminal

Lascaris, 0 km

Travel from finish

Very easy access

You have several good options for leaving the tour: Train Station by train or Aviosuperficie Marina di Modica by flight or Stazione Passeggeri by coach or Pozzallo by ferry. Choose the one that works best for your next destination and bike setup.

Major rail hub

Train Station, 2 km

Airport

Aviosuperficie Marina di Modica, 5 km

Coach / bus hub

Stazione Passeggeri, 0 km

Ferry terminal

Pozzallo, 0 km

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