Lavatoio Medievale

Magnificent old town on the coastline. Duomo (check opening times) with narrow alleyway streets, great restaurants and shops and wonderful sandy beaches with safe swimming. In New town cars from outside may drive. Old Town only pedestrian traffic for non locals- ZTL area. A must visit

Cefalus oldest launderette. The old washhouse for the town from the medieval period. The entrance os about 100 metres on the left from the beach into the first street into the old town. The water comes from a spring and and then the water gets segmented in square stone sections where people used to wash ther clothes etc in each one. In the summer the water is lovely and cool in after the hot sun. The water legend has it comes form the tears of a mourning nymph The stone plaque at the entrance says" Here flows Cefalino, healthier than any other river, purer than silver, colder than snow.

Very interesting medieval system that still works today. They managed to make a perfect system for the water to flow around and fill the different “boxes” while having new water each second, spectacular! There is no entrance fee, the place is open to the public.

It was almost 95 degrees. We entered down into this ancient wash house and the temperature dropped 10 degrees. It’s incredible how these ancient wash basins were carved out of solid stone. A constant stream of cold water runs through and it’s so unexpected in a busy little town. No charge for this. Go and you will be pleasantly surprised!

The medieval wash house is well preserved and gives you a glimpse into the town’s history. Entrance is free, so it’s definitely worth stopping by while exploring the old town. A quick but interesting cultural experience.

Awesome place. It's free. Walk in and take a look at this amazing little oasis. It is a nice break from the heat too. You will only need 5 mins but it's very cool in every sense of the word. You can also go around to the beach on the other side and see through back into the laundry where the water exits to the sea.

An unexpected gem in Cefalu. It’s a laundry area but really cool. It’s preserved really well and it’s cool too see the water exit back out to the ocean. It can get busy in the afternoon which is the only negative.

A fantastic little place. Whether you're looking for a moment of quiet reflection or simply want to enjoy a break from the heat, this hidden retreat is a must-visit. If you’re ever in the area during the hotter months, definitely make a trip down here. You won't be disappointed!