Tourism in the province of Messina

The province of Messina (Sicily) is moderately touristy: 6,2 tourist arrivals per inhabitant per year (41th out of 107 Italian provinces, Eurostat data 2023).

6,2

Little-known destinations in the province of Messina

Patti, Sicily, Italy

Archaeological sites

The mosaics of Patti Marina: the Roman villa that lives beneath the viaduct

Near Tindari, beneath the A20 viaduct, the Roman villa of Patti Marina reveals mosaics with animals and garlands, almost always deserted.

Very quiet Jun 23, 2026

Even less crowded nearby: Caltanissetta (0,9), Enna (0,9), Catania (2,1), Palermo (3,2).

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