Messina
Messina · Italy · 38.19, 15.57
A port on the Strait of Messina at the northeastern tip of Sicily, separating the island from mainland Italy. Its cathedral's intricate astronomical clock is a landmark, and the port is a gateway to Taormina and Mount Etna in eastern Sicily. A major port for Mediterranean cruises visiting Sicily.
Port highlights
Sicilian sweets such as cannoli and granita, arancini, fresh seafood (swordfish dishes), Sicilian wine
Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: MESSINA · about 1.7 km from port · elevation difference about 46 m · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.
Compared with Tokyo, water is much cheaper; coffee and beer cost about the same; meals and a Big Mac are much more expensive.
Prices from nearby Catania (about 87 km away) · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)
Getting there from Japan
Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)
Itineraries calling here
Sources
- Encyclopediaen.wikipedia.org
- Secondary sourceportidellostretto.com
Source: Wikipedia “Messina” (CC BY-SA 4.0)