Milazzo is on the north coast of Sicily, Italy, 20km west of Messina. Is it a small town, mainly used as a transit point for the Aeolian Islands.
- The Castle above the centre is imposing and offers good views. The streets around it are also attractive.
The Castle above the centre is imposing and offers good views. The streets around it are also attractive.
There is a very long beach there that is never too crowded. Also, there is a promenade with a nice view.
There is a car rental office in town. You can make few easy day trips to Mount Etna or Taormina.
You can also take a day trip by train to Palermo (2 hr each way), or Cefalu (1 hr each way).
There is a very frequent reliable ferry service from Milazzo and the exploration of seven Eolian islands make great day trips. From the same port there are few organized boat tours to the islands. It is possible to make a day trip to Vulcano or Lipari, but you have to stay overnight on the other islands.
Milazzo is a good starting point for a sailing vacation on the Eolian islands.
- Marina del Nettuno. Toilets, showers, water, fuel, electricity. The staff is helpful.
Marina del Nettuno. Toilets, showers, water, fuel, electricity. The staff is helpful.
- La Casalinga. A nice trattoria with good fish and seafood dishes and reasonable prices. Antipasti are worth attention as well.
La Casalinga. A nice trattoria with good fish and seafood dishes and reasonable prices. Antipasti are worth attention as well.
The hilltop village of Castroreale 10 km away is attractive and you can stay in the Castle in the Youth Hostel.