Food & drink
Ganzirri lakes
Two saltwater lagoons near the northern tip of Sicily, long known for shellfish farming. The waterfront is lined with seafood restaurants, a relaxed choice for lunch.
Beaches & parks
Capo Peloro and Torre Faro
Sicily's north-eastern point, where the strait is at its narrowest. A beach, a lighthouse and close-up views of passing ships and the Calabrian coast.
From the ship
| Terminal | One way | How |
|---|---|---|
| Colapesce, Vespri and I Settembre quays (Messina cruise terminal) | 30 min | bus or taxi |
Times are estimates. Allow extra on busy days and for tender queues.
Nearby
SightsClosed Mondays
MuMe – Regional Museum of Messina
The city's main museum, with paintings by Antonello da Messina and two works by Caravaggio, plus treasures saved from the earthquake. It is about 3 km north of the port, a short taxi or bus ride.
Sights
Fountain of Neptune
Neptune stands calming the sea monsters Scylla and Charybdis, the legendary dangers of the strait, on this fountain facing the harbour.