Salice: Fort, Mountains and Sea Views

Salice presents a hilly landscape where pastures, cultivated areas and woodland formations combine with forest species typical of the Peloritani Mountains. Added to this are cultural sites, local legends, paths leading to viewpoints and destinations by the sea.

Forte dei Centri and the History of Salice

It was built between 1882 and 1892. In the surroundings of Salice, Forte dei Centri also stands as a site described as a ruin. A special historical connection reaches back to 1134: at that time, Roger II transferred the area of Salice to the Basilian monastery of San Salvatore di Messina.

Further historical and cultural destinations lie in the surrounding area. Ruderi di una antica Badia is an ancient site, while il Castellaccio is a castle. The Museo Regionale Interdisciplinare di Messina is a museum. Torre Benini, also known as “Castelluccio,” is a square tower in the shape of a truncated pyramid and part of the system of coastal watchtowers. Local legends in Salice concern the blending of three figures named Stefano. As part of the “Forti d’Autunno” event, Forte dei Centri was opened with exhibitions, entertainment, guided tours and tastings.

Hills, Mountains and Beaches around Salice

The immediate surroundings combine different landscapes. Monte Ciccia and Monte Telegrafo are mountains. Spiaggia di Marmora and Riviera del Ringo are beaches. This means that when planning accommodation in Salice, different priorities can be considered side by side: hilly paths and woodland formations, viewpoints or a stay connected with the beaches.

Piazza Madonna di Lourdes offers a panoramic view of Salice and the Tyrrhenian Sea; on clear days, the view extends as far as the Aeolian Islands. A grotto with statues of Our Lady of Lourdes and Saint Bernadette is located in the rock face above the piazza.

Hiking Route, Picnic Areas and Connection to Messina

A CAI hiking route leads from the Torrente Tarantonio along a path to Forte dei Centri in Villaggio Salice and back along the same path. Salice also has numerous equipped picnic areas incorporated into tourist routes leading to viewpoints. Provincial road S.P. 51 is relevant for orientation in the surrounding area: it connects Salice in the south via S.P. 51 bis with the centre of Messina and, in the north, with the town of Orto Liuzzo.

Choose a Holiday Apartment in Salice According to Your Interests

A holiday apartment in Salice can therefore be chosen according to your personal travel plans: the paths and picnic areas described are suited to active days, Forte dei Centri and the other historical destinations to cultural discoveries, while the mountains, beaches and panoramic view offer different impressions of the landscape. In this way, your choice of accommodation remains closely connected to the desired rhythm between excursions, nature and history.

Discover More Destinations

For further travel planning, you can also discover San Marco D'alunzio, Brolo, Mazzeo, Pistunina, Malvagna, Pollara, Tusa and Villafranca Tirrena.

To the higher-level travel overview: Messina.