It is located near the northeast corner of Sicily, at the Strait of Messina and it is an important access terminal to Calabria region, Villa San Giovanni, Reggio Calabria on the mainland.

Jan 16, 2026 · After spending time in Messina, I realized how underrated this corner of Sicily really is. I'm sharing my Messina travel guide with the best things to do, from iconic landmarks and sweeping …

Jan 26, 2020 · This city is located on the north eastern side of Sicily and lies in close proximity to the mainland of Italy. As the third largest city in Sicily, Messina has a population on 237,000 and its main …

At Sicily’s northeast tip, Messina is the first city being kicked by mainland Italy’s boot, just three miles across the Strait of Messina. It's a main port of entry for visitors via hydrofoils and ferries. Trains …

Messina is a must-see for cruise ships taking tourists around the Mediterranean. The best way to explore it is on foot, that is why it is also the favourite destination for this kind of tourism. To make the …

Oct 30, 2025 · Messina is located on the northeastern tip of Sicily, Italy, right by the Strait of Messina, which separates the island from mainland Italy. The city has a population of about 230,000 people …

Apr 25, 2025 · Messina doesn't boast the well-preserved historic center you might find in other Sicilian cities. Devastating earthquakes in 1783 and 1908, along with heavy bombing in World War II, wiped …