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.

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    The itineraries dedicated to film tourism in Sicily represent a truly original way to discover the beauty of a region [...]

  • 10/07/2024 00:00 - 14/07/2024 00:00

    Stromboli Prize

    A multidisciplinary container of art, culture and new technologies that will make Stromboli a reference point for culture, innovation and [...]

  • 27/06/2024 00:00 - 30/06/2024 00:00

    Beach Soccer

    The FIGC-Lega Nazionale Dilettanti Beach Soccer makes a stop in Messina. From 27 to 30 June 2024, sixteen teams will [...]

  • 14/06/2024 00:00 - 30/10/2024 00:00

    Ecàte. The way of desire

    "Hecate: the way of desire" is the sculptor Stefania Pennacchio's exhibition set up from 14 June to 30 October 2024 [...]

  • Panarea – Basiluzzo

    Explore the crystal-clear depths around the island of Basiluzzo, a hidden treasure a short boat ride away from Panarea in [...]

  • Filicudi – Capo Graziano

    Explore the underwater wonders around Filicudi's striking Capo Graziano, a place rich in history and mystery that has attracted centuries [...]

  • European Path E1

    The European Path E1 is a route for trekkers that links Cape North in Norway to Cape Passero in Sicily, [...]

  • Sentiero Italia

    The Sentiero Italia is a "must" of Italian hiking. A route that crosses the entire Peninsula, from the Alps to [...]

  • Trekking of the Saint. The Etna-Nebrodi Way of Saint Nicholas Politi

    The Trekking of the Saint is the Way of Saint Nicolò Politi, which crosses the territories of the Etna Park [...]