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The port of Filicudi is located on the northern side of the island. It is a cove on which a jetty has been built, which offers mooring to private boats and passenger ferries. The areas of the port and Pecorini a Mare are the most important hubs on the most inhabited island in the Eolian archipelago. The Eolian Museum is a nearby and reachable on foot from the port. In the summer the port area becomes more lively, with restaurants, a pastry shop, a boutique and a hotel. There is a shuttle bus to get around the island, which takes you to all the most beautiful beaches. The closest airports are... [More information]
Address: Via Filicudi Porto 98050 Filicudi Porto ME
Directions: Google Map @ Filicudi, port
Messina rises on Capo Peloro, the most northerly point on the island of Sicily. At first sight, the city may seem chaotic, but walking through its streets you will begin to appreciate its elegance and beautiful buildings. History Messina was originally known as 'Zancle' by the ancient Greeks, this word means scythe in Greek and referred to the shape of the natural harbour. After the Greeks, Messina was conquered by the Romans and then went under Byzantine control, followed by the Arabs and then the Normans. It was only in the late Middle Ages that Messina reached the height of... [More information]