Area Description: Patti , Messina , Sicilia , Italy Marina di Patti is situated in a tranquill gulf of crystal clear water, surrounded by beautiful mountainous countryside. The gulf is a warm and safe community of friendly people in a small center of fishing, boating, swimming, and water sports. Nearby, from the hills above down to the sea, there is hang gliding. The principal centre is Patti Citta on the hill above (15.000 inhabitants), which has a beautiful Norman Cathedral and typical medieval streets. Patti Marina is a very attractive place, both for the beauty of its landscape and for its archeological points of interest. Directly across from Patti's shore it is possible to see (and visit by boat) the Aeolian Islands. Lipari is the largest island of the Archepelago, next Vulcano, Salina, Stromboli, Panarea, Filicudi ad Alicudi. Patti has many local points of arceological interest: (300 mt) a newly discovered site, "Villa Romana ... [Read More]

Area Description: Patti , Messina , Sicilia , Italy Marina di Patti is situated in a tranquill gulf of crystal clear water, surrounded by beautiful mountainous countryside. The gulf is a warm and safe community of friendly people in a small center of fishing, boating, swimming, and water sports. Nearby, from the hills above down to the sea, there is hang gliding. The principal centre is Patti Citta on the hill above (15.000 inhabitants), which has a beautiful Norman Cathedral and typical medieval streets. Patti Marina is a very attractive place, both for the beauty of its landscape and for its archeological points of interest. Directly across from Patti's shore it is possible to see (and visit by boat) the Aeolian Islands. Lipari is the largest island of the Archepelago, next Vulcano, Salina, Stromboli, Panarea, Filicudi ad Alicudi. Patti has many local points of arceological interest: (300 mt) a newly discovered site, "Villa Romana", IV Century AD, with mosiacs; Tindari (9 Km) - a Greco-Roman archaeological site with an ancient Greek theatre (still showing classic performances from May through August,) basilica, insulae, terme, antiquarium; and also the most recent discovery, an ancient street "il decumano." Also, the Black Madonna resides in Tindari's church (9 KM), while one of the freshest local restaurants with great ambience (and not too costly) is there overlooking the sea. Below Tindari is a nature preservation sanctuary, "Laghetti di Marinello" of salt water lakes, visitable by day. It is also possible to make excursions in the nearby Nebrodi Regional Park. If you like cities, you can visit Palermo (180 km). for local craft; Santo Stefano (45 minutes by car) for artisan made ceramics, Caltagirone (2 hours by car); and for international atmosphere, Taormina, the most alluring famously known sea cliff town. Cefalu (1 and 1/2 hour by car) is a charming distinctly characteristic medieval sea town. Patti is also not far (less than an hour by car) from the town of San Marco D'annunzio with twenty two churches. In the immediate area of the flat there are several local bars serving good coffee, drinks, gelati and granita; restaurants, pizzarias, gelaterias, groceries, pasticerias (fresh breads and sweets.) Also there are three Lidos (outside bar/disco on the beach)in the gulf, and two discotech (1 Km and 500 mt.)