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On the Northeast coast of Sicily, on the narrow strait of Messina between the island and mainland Italy lies the stunning city of Messina! Known as ‘The Door of Sicily’, visitors would thoroughly enjoy a relaxing stay at a holiday villa in the Taormina area, along the east coast of Sicily where they can base their exploration of the north eastern city of Messina.

Ferries transport visitors between the narrow stretch of water between Sicily and Reggio Calabria in the region of Calabria frequently and so is a busy place, full of life and excitement!

Those with a love of outdoor sports such as surfing, canoeing and hiking will certainly love it here! Take a day to sail out to the Aeolian archipelago, a collection of pretty little islands waiting to be explored. Stop off at Vulcan island to immerse yourself in natural thermal pools of hot mud and saltwater which are excellent for treating many aggravating skin conditions! There are many hiking trails set up through the islands that offer breathtaking views, no matter where you turn your head!

Tired of the boring common holidays of sunbathing, swimming and sightseeing? Then jump onto the wild side of life by jumping into the African Safari in the Parco Natura Viva in Italy. Located in the provence of Verona, this attraction park is unique and fun for all age groups.

You can take a trip through the Fauna park and see some of the animals by walking or you can hop into a car and drive through the African Safari trail by car, giving you a chance to see some of the wilder animals up close. For those who are interested in history and animals there is an extinction park where you can see some life sized replicas of animals from the past, discover their habits and more. In fact, some more recently extinct animals are also included in this park.

This is really one place that you cannot miss in case you are spending your holidays in the south eastern part of Sicily. The nature reserve VENDICARI was instituted in 1984 and offers a wide variety of flora and fauna - you will find a mixture of sandy beaches, dunes and lagoons here.

There are 3 entrances to the park, situated off the Noto-Pachino road. For all entrances you will have to park you car and walk to get to the beaches which is actually quite pleasant ! Just be sure to bring your own food and drinks since there are no lidos or bars in this area.