Location: Province of Messina
Top Things to do in Province of Messina
What to do and see in Province of Messina, Sicily: The Best Hidden Gems Things to do
Messina (Italian: Provincia di Messina; Sicilian: Pruvincia di Missina) was a province in the autonomous island region of Sicily in Italy. Its capital was the city of Messina. It was replaced by the Metropolitan City of Messina.
Restaurants in Province of Messina
1. Sicily Legend
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5.0 based on 192 reviews
Guided Tour and Outdoor Activities, the passion of our guide to discovery the genuine Sicily, outside the classic massive tour.
2. Escursioni in Barca con Daniele e Salvo
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5.0 based on 356 reviews
Mini tour di due ore ,con partenza da Giardini Naxos su tre unità imbarcazioni di otto metri originale lancia siciliane fornite da tuoi i comfort possibili
3. Blue Diamond Excursion
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5.0 based on 236 reviews
Tour of beautiful places of Giardini-Taormina, aperitif and season fruit, beat fishing Duration tour 2 hours about Start point dock of Naxos ore 9 ore 11,30 ore 15 ore 17
4. Legendary Sicily
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5.0 based on 269 reviews
Legendary Sicily offers daily tours to Mt Etna in Sicily. Etna Alcantara off road & Trekking is one of our most popular tour. We drive across several lava flow by 4wd jeep. A first trekking to visit the Bove Valley, one of the most important geological site of Mt Etna. We will visit a lava tube or lava cave originated by ancient lava flows. Our main Trekking along the rift of the eruption of 2002 which destroyed the sky station Piano Provenzana. The tour continues across the Linguaglossa Pinewood to reach the territory of Castiglione di Sicilia. Finally we visit the Alcantara Gorges with their fantastic columns of Basalt. Return to the Taormina. Other Tours are Pantalica Bronze Age Necropolis, Vendicari Flamingos Lakes, Cassibile Canyon River Trekking. Hors riding on Mt Etna. Diving and Snorkeling at Isola Bella (Taormina)
5. Villa Britannia Cooking Classes
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5.0 based on 180 reviews
Villa Britannia is a Sicilian Villa , with its own private garden and atmosphere , located in Taormina centre where typical Sicilian food and wine activities are held. The classes always reach a small number of maximum 6 -8 people, guaranteeing a unique experience . Sicilian Cooking class Experience - Once arrived at the villa , you make yourselves comfortable in the Villas space , louisa the owner will show you round and introduce to you the Villas chef , kitchen and menu of the day . This is a hands on class , but this is also a home so whoever prefers to watch and enjoy the scenery thats also part of it . Sicilian Spumante will be opened in the kitchen with some finger food tastings and then once finished preparing 3 different dishes in the kitchen , louisa and Marco (sommelier ) will serve you the 4 course lunch and explain each wine pairings on on your private terrace over looking the sea and Taormina town views.
Reviewed By T7690RIandreat
This Sicilian cooking class was really a highlight of our week in Sicily. Louisa and Marco are wonderful hosts and Louisa is a talented chef with a passion for fresh simple local food, while Marco shares his interest in wine with the guests. Just the right amount of chopping and instruction, some conducted in their delightful garden and then seated at a table on their beautiful terrace for a dinner party to enjoy the fruits of our labour.
6. Cooking Class in Taormina With Chef Massimo
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5.0 based on 302 reviews
Join Chef Massimo in Taormina as he leads you through a guided market tour in our Shop With The Chef Tour showcasing Sicily's colorful foods. After the market tour, everyone returns to the kitchen for your hands-on cooking class. Visit the fruit & vegetable vendor to find out what's in season and the fishmonger to choose the best fresh catch of the day in Taormina's historic fish market.
Reviewed By GoonerPaul66 - Kenilworth, United Kingdom
This is a great way to find out about real Sicilian cooking with Chef Massimo who is very passionate and knows his stuff - we had 14 in our group and whilst this is quite a large number, everyone got to cook as much / little as they wanted and Chef Massimo tried really hard to get everyone involved. We had a tour of the local market and really got to understand how to select the best produce which makes a massive difference - both my daughters really enjoyed this, especially our Vegetarian daughter and Chef really talked through with her - we went back to the restaurant and made fresh pasta (macaroni) with tomato/aubergine sauce and Caponata(the Sicilian national dish I think) as well as the best meatballs ever (cooked in lemon leaves) and some great Zucchini flowers stuffed with ricotta and finally Sea Bream !!! - shame I couldn't have more wine as I was driving!!!
7. Blunauta Diving Center Milazzo
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5.0 based on 99 reviews
Blunauta Diving is the perfect place for scuba divers professionals and amateur, snorkeleres, neophytes and lovers of the nature generally. Following the didactic SSI offers sub courses for adults and children (8-12), scuba diving and snorkeling in the backdrops of Milazzo and the Aeolian Islands, natural trips, sea baptism, marine biology courses, rental equipment.
8. Sunshine Adventure Horses Power
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5.0 based on 70 reviews
The sunshine adventure power horses born in 2015 as an amateur sports association by a group of young people united by the will to put their human experiences and work in the service of the cultural development of the territory in which they live. It is addressed to all the organizations operating in the area and those wishing to explore the world of horses and nature venturing along the banks of the River Alcantara or practicing in various jeep off road routes between the valleys of the area of Taormina, and much more.
9. Mulino ad Acqua Giorginaro del 1690 a Ruota Orizzontale
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5.0 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By 626Tim - Sicily, Italy
Novara di Sicilia is a small medieval town off the beaten tourist trail, nestled between the Nebrodi and Peloritani mountain ranges. It offers the traveler a unique, authentic glimpse of the middle and renaissance ages of Sicily, from an agricultural and archaeological perspective. Within the city limits is the last remaining operational, water-powered flourmill. This amazing 17th century engineering marvel, functions exactly as it did centuries ago. The operator and maintainer (Mario) meticulously takes the visitor step-by-step, through the same process that turned grain into flour long before the industrial age. It is fascinating to hear the roar of water and see this ancient machine in action. The visitor can also purchase the flour, which comes from local organically grown wheat. My sincere appreciation to Mario and Tindaro for such an enjoyable and enlightening experience.
10. Sanctuary of the Madonna di Tindari
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4.5 based on 1,050 reviews
Legend has it that the Black Madonna statue fished out of the sea has healing powers; a visit to this picturesque church just may prove it to you.
Reviewed By SallyF906 - Northampton, United Kingdom
You can see the basilica on the top of the hill from miles around and it's well worth stopping off for a visit. You can't drive up into the town so you have to park in a large car park at the bottom of the hill and take a bus up to the top. Make sure you check the current opening times for the basilica and allow time to queue for a ticket and catch the bus although these do come frequently. According to tradition, in C9th fishermen discovered a crate with the statue of the black Madonna inside. They put her in the abandoned ruins of the temple of Ceres and a sanctuary was built in C11th by the Benedictines. The shrine became and important place of pilgrimage and was unable to cope with the number of visitors so was rebuilt in 1970s. The Madonna is made of cedar of Lebanon and is Byzantine - it is on display under the dome and is quite beautiful. The church has a beautiful fresco on the ceiling and lots of artwork that stands out against the dark stone. Also make sure you walk behind the altar where you can see the history of the statue in mosaics which are stunning. Definitely worth a visit.
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