After having gone south for several days we decided to head north, starting with Messina - the natural passage to the main land as it's very close. Have to admit we did not really like it. It's very industrial as it harbours one of the key ports and there was garbage everywhere. It might have been that we were unlucky - it was the day after a major holiday - but still... There are some magnificent parts of the city and it could be made really beautiful.
Below the entry to the port. In the background, Calabria - the "toe" of the Italian Peninsula.
As many port towns it seems to be a violent city.
Many cruise ships still go to port here.
On the way to the beach promenade we got stuck in traffic but turned away as soon as we got a chance - the "Italian way".
The beach promenade was a mess, which is a pity because they could make it so pretty! Hopefully, if we come again it will be nicer!
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