Discover Messina by motorcycle
Hire a motorcycle – explore Messina and the coast roads of Sicily
Head west and you’ll ride along the Sicilian coast; head inland and impressive mountains are waiting to be explored: in Messina and the surrounding region you can enjoy a variety of landscapes. The fragrance of almond, lemon and orange trees in bloom mixes with the salty air of the sea. On the winding roads, you can climb mountains, take a break in unique spots to enjoy fantastic views, and discover little villages with authentic cuisine. Thanks to its proximity to the sea, in Messina you can dine on excellent fish, and due to its Arabic past, you’ll find delicious almond pastries in the bakeries.
At the narrowest point of the Strait of Messina between Calabria and Sicily, the city is only 1.8 miles from the tip of Italy’s boot. Nevertheless, the city and the entire Island in the Sun – as Sicily is also known – show a different side of Italy. The Sicilian language is very different from mainland Italian, the landscape looks exotic, and Sicilian cuisine has some surprises up its sleeve.