Location: Patti in Italy
Nearest Ferry:
Palermo at 160
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Nearest Train:
Patti at 8
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Nearest Motorway:
Messina-Palermo at 7
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 7
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Car: necessary
Patti, an ancient Sicilian small city, is located on the north coast, about 65 km west of Messina. With its beautiful sand beaches and cliffs, it is one of the most beautiful coasts in Sicily. The Norman cathedral and the ruins of the Villa Romana with its precious mosaics and ceramic museum are worth seeing. Tyndaris, an ancient Greek-Roman city, was built in 396 B.C. Important archaeological finds like the Greek theatre, the Basilicata, the thermal springs and the ruins of the ancient city wall. The nature reserve 'La Marinello' is characterized by its sand dunes and is surrounded by 3 small saltwater lakes. Furthermore, there are also caves that can be reached on foot or with a boat. More interesting destinations are found in the Aeolian Islands. Ferries are possible from Patti of from Milazzo (30 km away). In Milazzo, you can visit the medieval castle and the typical Sicilian fish market.