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.

  • 30/07/2025 00:00 - 30/08/2025 00:00

    Gal Tirrenico Regia

    The Gal Tirrenico Regia is the event that showcases the authentic Sicily through a journey of culture, tourism and innovation. [...]

  • Pet Friendly Beaches in Sicily 2025

    Sicily confirms itself in 2025 as an increasingly pet friendly destination, ideal for those who don’t want to give up [...]

  • Sicily Sea for All

    Sicily welcomes visitors with the warmth of its people, the flavors that tell ancient stories, and the deep blue of [...]

  • Sicilian Gelato – A Journey Through History and Taste

    In Sicily, you don’t need to wait for summer to enjoy a gelato. Thanks to the island’s mild climate all year [...]

  • 15/07/2025 00:00 - 11/09/2025 00:00

    Festival Taormina Arte 2025

    The Taormina Arte Festival returns as a key player with a series of multidisciplinary performances ranging from pop music to [...]

  • 01/07/2025 00:00 - 28/11/2025 00:00

    Italian Opera Taormina

    Italian Opera Taormina is a must-see show for those who want to experience the essence of Italian opera in an [...]

  • 26/07/2025 00:00 - 31/08/2025 00:00

    Oliveri Expo 2025

    Expo Oliveri is the regional fair that transforms the Tyrrhenian village into a vibrant center of Sicilian craftsmanship, agri-food, commerce, [...]

  • 24/07/2025 00:00 - 31/08/2025 00:00

    Homer’s Odyssey

    The Odyssey at the Alcantara Gorges is one of the most evocative theatrical events of the summer season in Sicily, [...]

  • 21/07/2025 00:00 - 27/07/2025 00:00

    Milazzo Cult Festival 2025

    Milazzo Cult Festival returns as a highlight of the Sicilian cultural summer with a series of literary meetings, book presentations, [...]