Greeks settled in this corner of land, calling it Zancle, which means sickle, due to the shape of its natural harbor. Its current name derives from Messenia, the Greek town of the colonists who later populated it.
Round Aeolian Race 2026
From 25 to 27 September 2026, the Round Aeolian Race returns, the offshore regatta linking Capo d’Orlando with the Aeolian [...]
Expo Arte dei Due Mari 2026
From 26 September to 24 October 2026, Messina hosts Expo Arte dei Due Mari, the cultural project connecting the two [...]
The Vara and the Giants of Messina 2026
From 31 July to 15 August 2026, Messina will celebrate the centenary of the revival of the Vara, with a [...]
Terra di Vini – Sicilian Wine Expo 2026 in Capo d’Orlando
On 5 and 6 August 2026, the Terrazza Mercadante in Capo d’Orlando will host Terra di Vini - Sicilian Wine [...]
Gioiosa Gustosa 2026
From 24 to 26 July 2026, Gioiosa Marea will host the 13th edition of Gioiosa Gustosa, the food and wine [...]
Muzzuni Festival 2026
From 20 to 24 June 2026, Alcara Li Fusi, in the heart of the Nebrodi Mountains, celebrates the Muzzuni Festival, [...]
Oliveri Expo 2026
From 25 July to 31 August 2026, Oliveri Expo returns – the major regional fair that every summer transforms the [...]
