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 Alcantara Gorges

    Between Messina and Catania, you won't be able to resist the call of the world-famous "Alcantara Gole" – the Gorges. About [...]

  • Adventure parks

    For those who want to have fun in the open air, experiencing the thrill of climbing and defying gravity, adventure [...]

  • Trekking in Sicily

    Trekking in Sicily means discovering the fragrance of clean air, finding yourself travelling many more kilometres than you had planned, [...]

  • Paragliding in Sicily

    Designed to take off using the thrust of the pilot's legs, it uses only the energy of the wind and [...]

  • Kitesurfing in Sicily

    Kitesurfing (or kiteboarding or fly surfing) is a water sport best practised on windy days. The challenge is simple: with [...]

  • Best beaches for children in Sicily

    Sicily, with its thousand kilometres of coastline, has many beaches for all tastes! White, golden, volcanic sand, small, medium and [...]