The Strait of Messina is a narrow strait between the eastern tip of Sicily and the western tip of Calabria in Southern Italy. It connects the Tyrrhenian Sea to the north with the Ionian Sea to the south, within the central Mediterranean. At its narrowest point, between Torre Faro and Villa San Giovanni, it is 3.1 km (1.9 mi) wide. At the city of Messina, it is 5.1 km (3.2 mi) wide. The strait's maximum depth is about 250 m (820 ft).
Satellite photo of the Strait of Messina with names. NASA image.
The strait seen from Mount Dinnammare, Peloritani
Strait of Messina and the Messina panorama as viewed from the ferry
The strait seen from the hill of "Pentimele", near Reggio Calabria. In the distance is the snow-covered volcano Mount Etna.
Sicily is the largest and most populous island in the Mediterranean Sea and one of the 20 regions of Italy. It is one of the five Italian autonomous regions and is officially referred to as Regione Siciliana. The island has 4.8 million inhabitants. Its capital city is Palermo. It is named after the Sicels, who inhabited the eastern part of the island during the Iron Age. Sicily has a rich and unique culture in arts, music, literature, cuisine, and architecture.
The Monti Sicani in western Sicily
Mount Etna rising over suburbs of Catania
View of the Ciane river
Inner Sicily
