Car Hire Milazzo - Mini guide to Milazzo

Milazzo occupies a thin spit of land poking into the Tyrrhenian Sea and is usually used as a stop-off on the way to the Aeolian Islands.

The one must-see attraction in Milazzo is the citadel, with its huge imposing exterior fortifications. Within these walls is a splendid Norman castle that resembles the Tower of London and is a fine example of Norman architecture. The citadel’s walls also house their own cathedral and other historic buildings. Another interesting place to spend time is the Civic Museum, which details the history of the city from its founding by the Ancient Greeks until the present day.

Food options are centred around seafood. The local’s favourite fish restaurant is Il Covo del Pirata on Via Garibaldi, and for pizza head to Pizzeria Tonino on Via Manzoni. Shopping options are limited and based around High Street stores and tailors.

Milazzo is close to the port city of Messina where Shakespeare based the setting for Much Ado About Nothing. Also easily accessible by hydrofoil from Milazzo are the Aeolian Islands, with their beautiful scenery, volcanoes, castles, thermal resorts, water sports, deep sea fishing and unspoilt beaches. Due to their volcanic origins, the islands are very rugged with deep caverns, steep cliffs and sweeping views, and can be hiked around by the more energetically minded.

To reach Milazzo by air you can fly to Catania Airport and take the bus, which traverses between the two points once a day. Milazzo is on the main train route between Messina and Palermo, with trains running regularly along the route.