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Where culture meets the sea

The “Ports of the Strait” refers to a geographical area encompassing the Sicilian ports of Messina and Milazzo, as well as the Calabrian port of Reggio Calabria. This is where the “Strait” lies, a crucial maritime corridor connecting the Eastern and Western Mediterranean, steeped in ancient legends and mythology.

  • Strong focus on cruise tourism
  • Home to some of the most picturesque tourist destinations in Sicily and Calabria
  • Frequent stops for major cruise lines
  • Ports located in the city center
  • Direct connections to airports (Catania and Reggio Calabria), train stations, and bus services

Cruise Ports

The Ports are located near the heart of the cities, and therefore they give tourists the chance to reach on foot the most remarkable places from historical and cultural points of view. In addition the ports are very close to the main streets of the cities, which are a few meters away from the landing area. The most historically valuable monuments are located in the ports area. Furthermore, the cruise wharfs are directly connected to railway and bus stations, from which it is possible to reach Catania and Reggio Calabria airports as well as the most impressive tourist places.

MESSINA
REGGIO CALABRIA

All Tours and Excursions

All Tours and Excursions

Food and wine in Messina

Food and wine experience

Vai al Tour

Wikimedia Commons

Food and wine in Calabria

Food and Wine Experience

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Wikimedia Commons

Reggio Calabria

archaeological,historical and cultural interest, shopping

Vai al Tour

Arena dello stretto - Reggio calabria

Violet Coast

cultural, food and wine interest, relaxation

Vai al Tour

Dega180, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Taormina

Shopping, archaeological visit, contact with nature

Vai al Tour

Etna Volcano

Nature trail, adventure

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Etna innevato visto da Taormina

Messina

Sites of historical and cultural interest, shopping, food and wine

Vai al Tour

Vista del Duomo e del Porto di Messina dall'alto

Beaches of “Stretto”

Relax, sport, contact with nature

Vai al Tour

Gabbiani in Volo e panorama su Capo Peloro (ME)

Tindari

Archaeological and religious sites

Vai al Tour

Tindari dall'alto

Milazzo

Sites of historical and cultural interest,

Vai al Tour

Foto di Punta Milazzo

Aeolian Islands

Sites of historical and cultural interest, nature trail, shopping

Vai al Tour

Aspromonte

cultural and naturalistic interest

Vai al Tour

Gambarie - Piste da Sci innevate con vista sullo Stretto

Castiglione di Sicilia

historical, cultural, food and wine interest

Vai al Tour

Griko villages

historical and cultural interest

Vai al Tour

Wikimedia Commons

Peloritani Mountains

Nature Tour

Vai al Tour

Wikimedia Commons

Savoca

Cultural, artistic and historical interest

Vai al Tour

Eugenio Nicola Scarcella, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Castroreale and Roman Villa

Historical and cultural interest

Vai al Tour

Gasp48 at Italian Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Giardini Naxos

cultural and historical interest

Vai al Tour

Abxbay, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Catania

Sites of historical, cultural and shopping interest

Vai al Tour

Louisvhn, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Acireale

Sites of historical and cultural interest, relaxation

Vai al Tour

Jeanne boleyn, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Montalbano Elicona

sites of historical, cultural and landscape interest

Vai al Tour

Girtompir, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Gole dell’Alcantara

Relax, contact with nature

Vai al Tour

kallerna, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

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