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.
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 [...]
Tindari Path
The Tindari Path represents one of the oldest and most heartfelt pilgrimages in the region, attracting believers from all over [...]
Via Francigena Normanna
The Via Normanna is an important artery of the Sicilian Magna Via Francigena, witnessed since the Middle Ages through original [...]
Way of Saint Felix of Nicosia
A trek, a path of psychophysical well-being, a pilgrimage of faith and an experience of "slow tourism". All this is [...]