Ferries from Panarea to Messina
The ferry crossing from Panarea to Messina is temporarily unavailable by sailing companies in partnership with NetFerry.
The port of Panarea is located on the smallest of the Aeolian Islands and is located near the town of Ditella. It is a small port with a 100 meter long pier, which allows the docking of ships, hydrofoils, fishing and pleasure boats, it gets very crowded in the summer. The pier on the south side is exclusively for hydrofoils to dock at and the head of the pier is used by ferries. In the port area there are hot springs, known for their therapeutic properties. The port provides refueling, waste collection and outdoor storage. In the area adjacent to the port, there are more services, from a pharm... [More information]
Address: Via Comunale Mare, 98050 Panarea ME
Directions: Google Map @ Panarea, port
Messina rises on Capo Peloro, the most northerly point on the island of Sicily. At first sight, the city may seem chaotic, but walking through its streets you will begin to appreciate its elegance and beautiful buildings. History Messina was originally known as 'Zancle' by the ancient Greeks, this word means scythe in Greek and referred to the shape of the natural harbour. After the Greeks, Messina was conquered by the Romans and then went under Byzantine control, followed by the Arabs and then the Normans. It was only in the late Middle Ages that Messina reached the height of... [More information]