The ferry route between Sicily and Messina is temporarily not covered by sailing companies in partnership with NetFerry.
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]