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The Top 16 Gorges in Messina

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 16

to choose from in Messina. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Messina.

Last updated: October 2, 2025

Alcantara Gorge

"Hike" is definitely an exaggeration. It is a walking path and at the same time worth seeing. Look for the Communal Entrance if you do not want to take guided …

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Gole dell'Alcantara Communal Entrance

In contact with the river water lava masses are cooled very quickly and solidified into prominent, densely supported columns. Over time, the Alcantara has eaten its way through the lava …

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Grotta di Spisone Beach

Very nice little beach area, which is surrounded by rocks.

From Taormina you can reach it on foot via an old staircase and hiking trail (but best to wear at …

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Gole Alcantara Municipal Entrance

The entrance to the Alcantara Gorge via the "communal access" (stairs, €1.50) is tucked away in the middle between two parts of the commercial park (elevator, >€10). The associated parking …

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Gurne dell'Alcantara

beautiful and no tourists because they are all in the great Alcantara gorge.

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Cave di Caolino

In the area is a former mining area of china clay (kaolin). On the rocks are great color games.

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Alcantara Gorge

Pack swimming trunks and bathing shoes

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Alcantara Gorges

Very cold water all year round. Very busy in summer. After rain in winter, the gorge is partially closed due to the risk of floods.

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View of the Faraglioni of Lipari

The tour over the Cave di Caolino is absolutely amazing and worth a visit. The Cave di Caolino is a gorge with a variety of rocks. The yellow character comes …

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Valley of the Mistretta Waterfalls

The Montepiano Valley in Mistretta hosts a natural wonder in the heart of the Nebrodi. Here you can admire nine waterfalls, the highest of which is the Pietrebianche waterfall. They …

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The Top 16 Gorges in Messina

Alcantara Gorge

Gole dell'Alcantara Communal Entrance

Grotta di Spisone Beach

Gole Alcantara Municipal Entrance

Gurne dell'Alcantara

Cave di Caolino

Alcantara Gorge

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Valley of the Mistretta Waterfalls

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