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Things to see in Messina (Italy): 19 places and when to go
Messina is a town in Italy, and this site lists 19 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (9), Nature (7), Mountains (6). The best known are Monte Soro, Abbey of Saint Mary of Maniace and Pizzo degli Angeli. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Italy · 37.9336, 14.7198
- Places
- 19 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (9) · Nature (7) · Mountains (6) · History (2) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- CTA Catania, 60 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Monte Soro, at 1,847 m.
What to see in Messina
The places in and around Messina, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Monte SoroMountain in Italy2.2 km
- Abbey of Saint Mary of ManiaceAbbey in Maniace, Italy12 km
- Pizzo degli AngeliMountain in Italy6.1 km
- Rocche del CrastoMountain in Italy9.1 km
- Serra del ReMountain in Italy5.8 km
- Cascata del CatafurcoNature10 km
- Grotta del LauroCave8.6 km
- Monte San PietroSummit14 km
- Ponte in pietra sulla fiumara RosmarinoBridge in Italy9.4 km
- Bivacco PileciHiking6.1 km
- Bivacco TaddaritaHiking4.6 km
- Cammino dei Briganti in Sicilia. Tappa 5 Caserma Sambuchello-CesaròHiking9.5 km
- Case MangalavitiMountains · Hiking5.7 km
- Case Nespolo - Rifugio ForestaleHiking5 m
- Castello di TorremuzzaCastle13 km
- Rifugio Forestale CufòHiking7.5 km
- Rifugio TrearieHiking11 km
- Via Normanna - Tappa 12Hiking14 km
- Via Normanna - Tappa 13Hiking13 km
When to go to Messina
The best time to visit Messina is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:39
- FebPossible10:35
- MarPossible11:42
- AprBest time12:59
- MayBest time14:03
- JunBest time14:37
- JulPossible14:23
- AugPossible13:28
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:59
- NovPossible9:54
- DecPossible9:23
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23. In September, 19 of the 19 places are at their best.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Messina
The nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA, Catania), 60 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Randazzo30 places24 km
- Capo d'Orlando15 places25 km
- Nicosia13 places30 km
- Centuripe14 places35 km
- Mascali39 places48 km
- Enna17 places49 km
And all of Italy, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Messina?
The best known: Monte Soro, Abbey of Saint Mary of Maniace, Pizzo degli Angeli, Rocche del Crasto, Serra del Re. In all, 19 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Messina?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 23.
How do you get to Messina?
The nearest main airport is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 60 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Messina as the destination and these 19 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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