After driving down the coast of Calabria it was time to take the ferry to Sicily.
I had tried, without success to book our passage, only to find out from the helpful person at the hotel in Pizzo that you can’t book. You just line up, buy a ticket just before the ferry and drive on…which is what we did.
There was lots of room inside, but I suppose it is much busier in high season.
In 20 minutes we were in Sicily.
The ferry company is called Caronte &Tourist…carontetourist.it. The two way ticket was €78 and is valid for 3 months.
The whole process was very easy and uncomplicated. The ferry leaves from Villa San Giorgio, just north of Reggio Calabria. The directions through the town and to the wharf were easy to follow…not what we expected at all.
We are now in Taormina. Internet access is patchy and we have already been to several great places, so the posts may not come in order, but they will come eventually.
Wonderful to hear you are in Taormina!! I took that ferry too! Great views as you cross the Strait of Messina. Enjoy Sicilia!!
By: margieinitaly on April 19, 2016
at 10:27 am
Yes, we finally made it to Sicily. The town of Taormina is lovely, and Isola Bella is very pretty.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 19, 2016
at 11:04 am
Look forward to the posts from Sicily. We are leaving Sydney next week for two weeks in Sicily, starting in Taormina, then two weeks in the Aeolian Islands, probably mostly in Lipari and Salina. This will be the first month of our 3 months in Italy. So any tips, suggestions will be eagerly awaited.
By: Keith Miller on April 19, 2016
at 10:28 am
We are driving around Sicily, but not going to the islands on this trip. I hope we can offer some suggestions.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 19, 2016
at 11:04 am
You will love Sicily – especially Taormina – we flew into Palermo – loved the whole of Sicily
By: Liz Litzow on April 19, 2016
at 11:18 am
Taormina is beautiful and I think I will be happy to granita my way around Sicily. I have had strawberry, almond and, my favourite, raspberry.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 19, 2016
at 6:26 pm
Great information. Thank you, Deb!
By: Mulino Dominillo on April 19, 2016
at 11:31 am
We found it a bit difficult to find the information we wanted, which is why I posted this.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 19, 2016
at 6:27 pm
Oh isn’t it wonderful when things are simple in Italy – like driving onto a ferry to Sicily – remember Sardinia was pretty easy peasy too. Have a great time.
By: Dianne CANT on April 19, 2016
at 12:01 pm
It was a pleasant surprise. I like it when things go well.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 19, 2016
at 6:28 pm
Glad the trip over was easy…looking forward to your posts.
By: Kerry & Jim on April 19, 2016
at 12:33 pm
We are visiting quite a few places…there is much to see.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 19, 2016
at 6:28 pm
Looking forward to more on Sicily. I visited Malta three times when my daughter lived there but never made the short trip over to the island. What a pity.
By: Mallee Stanley on April 19, 2016
at 2:55 pm
I went to Malta a long time ago. I would like to return.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 19, 2016
at 6:28 pm
Ciao from Modica! Can’t believe we are so near 🙂
By: Ishita on April 19, 2016
at 7:35 pm
How very easy and very exciting. We took the car ferry across to Sardegna from Napoli a few years ago but that was an overnight. I will be very interested to hear your thoughts on Sicily.
By: Lyn on April 19, 2016
at 8:28 pm
Looking forward to reading our Sicilian posts.
By: Louise Terranova on April 19, 2016
at 8:48 pm
Thank you so much! Over the years I’ve enjoyed traveling to Sicily as such. Please get ready to gain a pound or two, the food doesn’t get any better. Everywhere there are GREAT GASTRONOMIC TEMPTATIONS, do such as I and give into them all !!!!
By: Gian Banchero on April 20, 2016
at 2:26 am
Have a wonderful time, I love the walking path up behind the town.
By: apollard on April 20, 2016
at 4:54 am
We stayed in Sicily a few years back and caught the ferry to the mainland, as you say, it’s a quick and easy trip, and quite enjoyable, enjoy Sicily, it’s delightful.
By: Andrea Waterhouse on April 20, 2016
at 6:54 am
Deb, glad you made it to Sicily. By far my favourite place is Catania because of its real grit and the Pescheria on a Saturday. But Ortygia/Siracusa, Argrigento, Trapani, Palermo and Cefalu are all unforgettable. Enjoy it all!!!
By: Mary Louise Tucker on April 20, 2016
at 1:44 pm