Messina Hotels

Messina is a must for visitors to Sicily. The first major city on the island, across from Calabria on the mainland and the Strait of Messina, the capital of Messina province is a vital urban hub of close to 250,000 people. A dynamic commercial and naval port, Messina’s main exports of olives and citrus fruits glisten with tantalizing ubiquity in the contiguous countryside. Though the gaze of UNESCO has yet to shine on the old city, as it has so often throughout Sicily, a spate of solid landmarks and monuments do flourish in Messina proper. As a result, visitors should not depart for Mount Etna, to name one possible subsequent destination, without tours of the Cathedral of Messina, Sanctuary of Santa Maria del Carmelo, Museo di cultura e musica popolare dei Peloritani and University of Messina Botanical Garden.

Attractions

• Cathedral of Messina
• Sanctuary of Santa Maria del Carmelo
• Museo di cultura e musica popolare dei Peloritani
• Santa Maria degli Alemanni
• Church of Annunziata dei Catalani

Activities

• University of Messina Botanical Garden
• Torre Faro
• Festa di Madonna della Lettera
• Ferragosto Messinese Festival
• Mount Etna

Restaurants

• Momento Ristorante
• Officina del Gusto
• Da Piero
• Trattoria Il Vicolo
• Ristorante Il Macellaio

Nightlife

• Zeronovanta Disco Bar
• Bar Dolce Vita
• Bar Arcobaleno
• Bar Fumia
• Paladine Pub

Climate

Messina has a Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and warm summers.

• Winter (December to February) 10-15°C
• Spring (March to May) 11-21°C
• Summer (June to September) 20-29°C
• Fall (October to November) 14-22°C