Milazzo Information

How to get to Milazzo

Milazzo is located on the north eastern coast about 40 kilometres from Messina. It is located on the Capo Milazzo peninsula. Trains run right along the northern coast connecting Milazzo with Messina in the east right through Palermo to the west. AST buses from the station will take you into the town centre. For those heading to the Aeolian Islands sailings depart frequently and you can simply turn up and get on. Head to lungomare and get your ticket at the quayside. Car rentals are also available in Milazzo if you plan to head on around Sicily from here.

Things to do and see in Milazzo

If you have a few hours until your ferry sails then consider walking from the port up to the old town. Here you'll find a handful of churches, stone arches and quaint streets. The castle at the top of the town was constructed in the 13th century and is relatively intact. It contains a keep and old cathedral. Near the castle you'll also find the Dominican Chiesa del Rosario that dates back to 1538 and was once seat of the Inquisition. This part of the old town is particularly lovely and a great place to dine.

The other place to visit in Milazzo is the old maritime quarter known as Vaccarella. It used to be inhabited by fishermen and sailors and contains an old tonnara where tuna were processed, a small harbour, cove, beach and church.

Make sure you get out to Capo Milazzo while you're in the city. The views from out here are simply spectacular and there are some good walking and biking opportunities. A good place to walk is from Il Faro restaurant down to the Santuario Rupestre di S Antonio where there's a small rock chapel. You can continue from here along the sea to Torre del Palombaro then up to a viewpoint, rockpools where you can swim and along the headland back to the restaurant.

Accommodation and restaurants in Milazzo

The cheapest place to stay in this area are the campsites on Capo Milazzo – buses will drop you right by these. In town there is a sprinkling of hotel and B&B options. In terms of eating lungomare has a number of bars and restaurants – handy if you need a bite before or after sailing to the Aeolians. However those with a bit more time might like to wander into the old town for a better choice of atmospheric pizzerias and birrerias. There are also some good eating places by San Gaetano's church. There is also a great restaurant out at Capo Milazzo – a wonderful place for an evening meal.