Milazzo
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.
Get in
By train
Frequent trains run from Palermo, Cefalu and Messina - from where you can connect to Taormina, Catania and Naples and Rome. The train station is about 3 km south of the centre - buses run to the centre frequently and there are taxis.
By bus
Frequent buses run from Messina to the town centre and stop right by the passenger ferry port.
By boat
There are frequent car ferries and much quicker hydrofoils from to the Aeolian Islands (most go to Vulcano and Lipari) - lots in Summer, with fewer during Spring, Autumn and Winter and on Sundays. For timetables see SIREMAR, Ustica Lines and NGI.
A few car ferries a week also continue on to Naples (see SNAV).
Get around
The centre is quite compact, so you will probably only need to walk around.
See
- The Castle above the centre is imposing and offers good views. The streets around it are also attractive.
Do
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.
Sailing
Milazzo is a good starting point for a sailing vacation on the Eolian islands.
- 1 Marina del Nettuno. Toilets, showers, water, fuel, electricity. The staff is helpful.
Buy
Eat
- 1 La Casalinga. A nice trattoria with good fish and seafood dishes and reasonable prices. Antipasti are worth attention as well.
Drink
Sleep
Go next
The hilltop village of Castroreale 10 km away is attractive and you can stay in the Castle in the Youth Hostel.