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One of the routes that will allow you to cross the Strait of Messina is the Messina Villa San Giovanni. The route is operated by the shipping company Caronte&Tourist, which makes many daily crossings, about 53 a day during the high season. The route operates all year round.
The two ports are very close to each other and there are only five nautical miles between them, which the shipping company covers in about 20 minutes. It is one of the shortest sea connections in Sicily.
🚗 Want to travel with your own vehicle? You are in the right place! The ferries of the Caronte&Tourist shipping company operating the Messina Villa San Giovanni route allow vehicles to be boarded and transported. We recommend booking in advance as the route is in great demand, especially during summer.
🐶 Pets are welcome on board! They may travel on the ferries but are not permitted in the bar areas on board. They must be kept on a leash and muzzled if considered necessary by the ship's staff. Health and vaccination certificates are required for boarding.
♿ The company provides assistance to passengers with reduced mobility or disabilities, both on board and in port.
You will be allowed to take one piece of hand luggage with you, but it must not weigh more than 20 kg. There are discounts for younger passengers in terms of price and luggage weight.
Ferries Messina Villa San Giovanni On board services
On board the ferries that operate the Messina Villa San Giovanni route, even if the journey is short, you will find services that will make the crossing pleasant and relaxing.
☕ You'll find a bar and self-service, luggage storage, outdoor decks where you can sit and enjoy the view of the Strait of Messina, air conditioning and comfortable seating.
💺 On board, given the short route, there will be no cabins; the only accommodation available will be the comfortable and practical deck passage, with no assigned seating, allowing you to sit in the armchairs in the lounges, on the sofas in the common areas, at the bar tables or on the benches outside.
➡️ What to see in Villa San Giovanni?
• The Cannitello beach, just 3 km from the city center. It has several bathing establishments and a beautiful seafront promenade.
• The center of Villa San Giovanni was once called 'Fossa', because it is believed that the Romans dug it out when they occupied the area. Nowadays, however, it has become one of the city's main attractions and is not to be missed.
• If you love trekking and walking, don't miss the trails of Aspromonte.
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