Messina

The Top 14 Gorges in Messina

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 14 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.

Alcantara Gorge

Grotta di Spisone Beach

View of the Faraglioni of Lipari

Gole Alcantara Municipal Entrance

Cave di Caolino

Trail to Gole dell'Alcantara (Free Access)

Gurne dell'Alcantara

Valley of the Mistretta Waterfalls

Ancient Mill of Caronia

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Alcantara Gorge
Hiking Highlight
"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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Tip by Artur
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Grotta di Spisone Beach
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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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View of the Faraglioni of Lipari
Hiking Highlight (Segment)
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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Gole Alcantara Municipal Entrance
Hiking Highlight
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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Cave di Caolino
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In the area is a former mining area of china clay (kaolin). On the rocks are great color games.
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Trail to Gole dell'Alcantara (Free Access)
Hiking Highlight (Segment)
On the opposite side of the Botanical and Geological Park there is a hiking trail where you don't have to pay anything to get into the gorge (other side it …
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Gurne dell'Alcantara
Hiking Highlight
beautiful and no tourists because they are all in the great Alcantara gorge.
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Valley of the Mistretta Waterfalls
Hiking Highlight
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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Ancient Mill of Caronia
Hiking Highlight
The ancient mill of Caronia is a testimony to the agricultural tradition of the Nebrodi. It is located in the gorge of the Caronia stream, and was used for flour …
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