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From Palermo, the whole of the rugged Tyrrhenian coast is accessible by rail and road, offering at times a spectacular ride past deserted coves and rocky beaches. Aside from spots of interest at and around Bagheria and Termini Imerese , the first real attraction is Cefalu , a beach resort and cathedral town. There are few essentaial stops beyond, though the quiet seaside towns further east are all nice enough for a short break. Also, buses run inland from the larger resorts, providing access to the northern mountain chains , the Madonie and the Nebrodi. Many of the hill-towns here are worth a visit - especially Caccamo and Castroreale , quiet airy places with castles and good hiking at hand. Unfortunately, the easternmost part of the coast, around Milazzo - Sicily's second largest port - is fairly grim and industrial. However, there's an easy escape route to the desolate Aeolian Islands , visible from much of the Tyrrhenian coast and reached by ferries and hydrofoils from Milazzo, hydrofoils from Messina, and, during the summer, hydrofoils from Palermo and Cefalu.
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