Messina

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Messina is in the North-East corner of Sicily, Italy. It is only 5km across the Straits of Messina to the region of Calabria on the mainland.

Cathedral tower
Cathedral tower

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[edit] By Boat

There are at least hourly ferries to Villa San Giovanni on the mainland and also several hydrofoils each day to Reggio di Calabria.

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Messina is Sicily's link to the main Italian train network. Long distance trains from Rome and Naples cross the Straits of Messina by ferry and continue on to Palermo and Catania. Regular regional trains also run to Milazzo, Cefalu, Taormina and Syracuse.

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Long-distance buses stop in Messina, linking Rome and Naples to Catania and Palermo. Regular buses also run to Taormina and Milazzo (for the Aeolian Islands).

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The best pizza in town is Pizza Capitano just off Pizza Cairoli. The owner is a little gruff however the wood oven gives an authentic Sicilian flavor. Its also excellent value and is always busy especially during Serie A football matches when the atmosphere reaches fever pitch.

  • Al Gattopardo, Via Santa Cecilia, 184 - Messina (ME), ☎ +39 090 673076.  edit

  • Bacco, Via Cernaia, 15 - Messina (ME), ☎ +39 0090 771420.  edit

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For a taste of Irish authenticity drop into Dockers near the cruise mooring area.

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  • Hotel il Mulino, Via A. Doria, 46, Capo D'Orlando - Messina, Ph. +39.0941.902431 Fax +39.0941.911614 [1]. Among the hotels in Capo d'Orlando, the Hotel Il Mulino boasts a privileged position: overlooking the sea on the beautiful sandy beach in the center of Capo d’Orlando. The hotel is about 200 meters from the pedestrian area and about 300 meters from the train station.

  • Tourist Village Capo Calavà, C.da Capo Calavà, Gioiosa Marea - Messina, Ph. +39.0941.302501 Fax +39.0941.301188[3]. Tourist Village Capo Calavà of Gioiosa Marea, directly on the beach and in the heart of a verdant park in Sicily. Piano bar, discoteque, Miniclub, Restaurant, wellness center, business center and 280 comfortable rooms. Prices starting from 420€ per week.

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