{"id":3925,"date":"2026-06-14T21:43:20","date_gmt":"2026-06-14T19:43:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-sizilien.de\/province-of-messina\/"},"modified":"2026-09-04T02:56:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T00:56:32","slug":"province-of-messina","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-sizilien.de\/en\/province-of-messina\/","title":{"rendered":"Province of Messina"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>In short:<\/strong> The Province of Messina in the northeast stretches from the Strait of Messina to the famous Taormina and the mountain ranges of the Nebrodi. This is the gateway to the Aeolian Islands (Milazzo harbour), plus Giardini Naxos, the pilgrimage town of Tindari and the city of Messina with its famous cathedral. Strong for culture, coastline and island connections.<\/p>\n<h2>Quick Facts<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Northeast Sicily, on the Strait of Messina<\/li>\n<li><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> Taormina, Messina (Cathedral), Milazzo, Giardini Naxos, Tindari<\/li>\n<li><strong>Islands:<\/strong> Aeolian (Lipari) Islands \u2013 gateway is Milazzo<\/li>\n<li><strong>Getting there:<\/strong> Train ferry\/ferry across the strait; Catania Airport nearby<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Who is the Province of Messina good for? (Decision Helper)<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<table class=\"ts-decision-matrix\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Travel type<\/th>\n<th>Good for<\/th>\n<th>Limitations<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Culture &amp; panorama<\/td>\n<td>Taormina (theatre, Etna view), Tindari<\/td>\n<td>Taormina expensive and crowded in summer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Island connections<\/td>\n<td>Milazzo as gateway to the Aeolian Islands<\/td>\n<td>Islands\/booking via our specialist page (see below)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Coast &amp; swimming<\/td>\n<td>Giardini Naxos, Letojanni, Capo Milazzo<\/td>\n<td>partly pebble beaches; crowded in high season<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Transit\/arrival<\/td>\n<td>Messina as ferry\/train-ferry hub<\/td>\n<td>the city itself is more a transit point than a destination<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Places in the Province of Messina<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-sizilien.de\/en\/places\/taormina\/\">Taormina<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 ancient theatre, old town, Etna view.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-sizilien.de\/en\/places\/messina\/\">Messina<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 cathedral with astronomical clock, gateway to the mainland.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Milazzo<\/strong> \u2013 port town and gateway to the Aeolian Islands.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Giardini Naxos<\/strong> \u2013 seaside resort with a long beach promenade below Taormina.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tindari<\/strong> \u2013 pilgrimage site with a sanctuary and views over the Laghetti di Marinello.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Aeolian Islands<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Aeolian (Lipari) Islands<\/strong> belong to the Province of Messina and are usually reached from <strong>Milazzo<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll find all the details, ferries, accommodation and personal travel advice including booking on our specialist site <a href=\"https:\/\/www.liparische-inseln.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">liparische-inseln.it<\/a>. General overview: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-sizilien.de\/en\/island-hopping-sicily\/\">Island Hopping in Sicily<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Getting There &amp; Best Time<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Via the Strait of Messina (train ferry\/car ferry) or nearby Catania Airport. Best time: spring and autumn. More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-sizilien.de\/en\/getting-to-sicily\/\">Getting to Sicily<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-sizilien.de\/en\/best-time-to-visit-sicily\/\">Best Time to Visit<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ts-offer\">\n<span class=\"ts-offer__badge\">A service from our travel agency<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ts-offer__title\">Plan a trip to the Province of Messina<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Taormina, the coast and mainland connections as a tailor-made trip \u2013 our travel agency plans and books it (Aeolian Islands via our specialist page). Just send us a no-obligation travel request.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ts-offer__cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treffpunkt-sizilien.de\/reise-anfragen\/\">Request a trip now<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3>What is the highlight of the Province of Messina?<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Taormina with its ancient theatre and Etna view \u2013 plus the connection to the Aeolian Islands from Milazzo.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3>How do you get to the Aeolian Islands?<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Usually by hydrofoil from Milazzo. Details and booking at liparische-inseln.it.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3>Is the city of Messina worth visiting?<\/h3>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Yes, for a short stop (cathedral with astronomical clock); as a destination it&#8217;s more of a transit and arrival city.<\/p>\n<h2>Sources &amp; Update<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Basis: editorial local knowledge; Aeolian Islands = UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. As of: 14 June 2026. 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