Milazzo

What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts

State: ME - Area: Messina surroundings

Milazzo is a well-known seaside destination: its wonderful coastal stretch is one of the longest and most fascinating in Sicily. Its sea is clear and enchanting.
Milazzo is a city of ancient charm, it is home to the largest fortified citadel in Sicily: the Arab-Norman Castle.
Milazzo has a delightful and characteristic historic center and rich nature trails of suggestive views.
Milazzo is the port for the Aeolian Islands.

What is the best time to visit Milazzo?

Milazzo can be visited all year round: the welcome and warmth of the Sicilians will amaze you. But for an unforgettable experience, admiring the colors, tasting the flavors and fully experiencing the traditions, it is advisable to plan a visit on the days of one of the festivals that take place in Milazzo during the year.

If you want to know about upcoming festivals and events Click here and you will find a list of the most important ones.

What to see in Milazzo

Milazzo Castle

Capo Milazzo

Venus Pool in Capo Milazzo

Baia del Tono beach in Milazzo

Milazzo Sea Museum

Antiquarium of Milazzo

IllusionVille Museum in Milazzo

Ancient Cathedral in Milazzo

Things to do

Traditional Festivals, Events, Live Show, Concerts,... Milazzo

Milazzo Summer Program
summer 2025

Feast of St. John the Baptist in Milazzo
Jun 2025

E20Mylae - Wine Festival in Milazzo
Jul 2025

Jimmy Sax Concert in Milazzo
4 Aug 2025

Mannoia concert in Milazzo ME
27 Aug 2025

Patty Pravo concert in Milazzo ME
5 Sept 2025

San Martino Fest in Milazzo
Nov 2025

Living Nativity of Milazzo
Dec 2025

Milazzo Carnival
Feb 2026

Milazzo Film Festival
Mar 2026

Festival of Sfincia in Milazzo
Mar 2026

Feast of San Giuseppe in Milazzo
Mar 2026

Signature Pizza Festival in Milazzo
May 2026

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What to eat in Milazzo

Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Milazzo

You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.

Interesting and Fun Facts

Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Milazzo

The Eyes of Milazzo
On the medieval walls of the castel of Milazzo stands a strange design with the stylized shape of a scarab, the Eyes of Milazzo.

Legend head of the hanged man
In Milazzo there is a place known as the "Head of the Hanged Man" where the legend is intertwined with a news story that really happened in 1817.

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