Ferries from Messina to the Aeolian Islands
How do I get to the Aeolian Islands? Find the best ferry from Messina to the Aeolian Islands with Aeolian Islands ferry booking system by NetFerry. This website provides you with all of the information you need on sea routes, timetables, tariffs and crossing times for the ferry crossings to the Aeolian Islands from Messina.
The links between Messina and Aeolian Islands are served by Liberty Lines who make 140 weekly sailings available with travel times ranging bewteen 1 h 50 min and 4 h 25 min. frequent, all day departure times for these crossings. You can reach your destination more quickly as a foot passenger by taking a hydrofoil. Ferries take longer, but are able to carry cars, motorbikes and campers. Each passenger will receive all on board instructions by ground and cabin crew, who can guide you to your chosen accommodation and inform you of the on board services.
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The port of Messina is located on the western shore of the Strait of Messina and is one of the largest ports in the Mediterranean, with over 10 million passengers passing through every year. Since ancient times, the port has influenced the economic, commercial and political development of the city, which prides itself on its ancient maritime traditions. The port of Messina has all kinds of goods passing through daily, there are ships of all types and sizes for which the port provides specialized services. The port has eleven docks suitable for logistics and piers connected to the road and rail... [More information]
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The Aeolian Islands, also known as the Lipari Islands, form an archipelago located to the north of Sicily in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The islands are volcanic and are home to Stromboli and Vulcano, both active volcanoes. The archipelago is made up of seven islands; Lipari, Salina, Vulcano, Stromboli, Filicudi, Alicudi and Panarea. The name derives from Aeolus, the god of wind, who according to Greek mythology, found shelter on the Aeolian Islands. It is said that he lived on the island of Lipari and was able to predict the weather for the inhabitants of the island, which was important for the fishe... [More information]