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Rent a motorcycle in Messina with Rent A Ride
If you cross over to Sicily from the Italian mainland, you’ll arrive in the port city of Messina. And from here, you can get going straight away: rent your BMW motorcycle from your Rent A Ride rental partner and explore the city and north-eastern edge of Sicily. The cityscape of Messina bears testifies to its eventful past: the first settlements arose here way back in 800 BC, and various wars and earthquakes also left their trace. Therefore, in Messina today you’ll encounter numerous sights reflecting the many cultures and artistic periods that the city has witnessed. The effects of its turbulent history are still apparent today, and its remoteness from the mainland also means that Sicily has taken its own path in many respects.
As well as the many cultural highlights, the countryside also has a great deal to offer: from Messina, ride on your motorcycle to Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, or breathe in the wonderful sea air on tours along the coast roads.
Ontdek Messina met de motorfiets
Hire a motorcycle – explore Messina and the coast roads of Sicily
Head west and you’ll ride along the Sicilian coast; head inland and impressive mountains are waiting to be explored: in Messina and the surrounding region you can enjoy a variety of landscapes. The fragrance of almond, lemon and orange trees in bloom mixes with the salty air of the sea. On the winding roads, you can climb mountains, take a break in unique spots to enjoy fantastic views, and discover little villages with authentic cuisine. Thanks to its proximity to the sea, in Messina you can dine on excellent fish, and due to its Arabic past, you’ll find delicious almond pastries in the bakeries.
At the narrowest point of the Strait of Messina between Calabria and Sicily, the city is only 1.8 miles from the tip of Italy’s boot. Nevertheless, the city and the entire Island in the Sun – as Sicily is also known – show a different side of Italy. The Sicilian language is very different from mainland Italian, the landscape looks exotic, and Sicilian cuisine has some surprises up its sleeve.
