Holiday apartment in Campogrande: culture, trails and coastal views

Campogrande offers a holiday destination where cultural discoveries, archaeological attractions, forest trails and views of the Tyrrhenian coast come together. Around the town, you will find both notable destinations for a shared day of culture and trails and landscapes that add an active touch to your trip. A holiday apartment in Campogrande can therefore be particularly appealing if you would like to combine different holiday ideas.

Holiday apartment in Campogrande between church and history

One noteworthy destination is the Chiesa di San Gaetano. It houses an antique papier-mâché statue of Saint Gaetano, created in 1906 by the sculptor Matteo Trovato, who came from Barcellona. The new Chiesa di San Gaetano is a recently built structure. Together, these two points of interest make the church an engaging destination for visitors who want to discover not only the landscape around Campogrande but also religious art and local architectural history.

Archaeological trail to the Necropoli di Tripi

The trail from Campogrande, considered archaeological in character, leads towards the well-known Necropoli di Tripi. The necropolis in Contrada Cardusa preserves evidence of the ancient city of Abakainon. This creates a combination of activity and history for your day planning: the trail provides access to an archaeological area, while the Necropoli di Tripi forms the historical focal point. Access to the Necropoli di Tripi is via the A20 or SS113, followed by the SP102 towards Campogrande and the SP115.

Forest, elevation and coastal views

You can enjoy nature at the Sentiero Tallarita. The trail covers more than three kilometres of forest, creating a clear natural contrast to the archaeological destinations. The Castello di Tripi offers a different perspective on the surrounding area: it is located 610 metres above sea level and provides views of the Tyrrhenian coast from Tindari to Milazzo. The Castello di Tripi can be reached on foot via Via Pianolo; the final section, approximately 1 km long, runs along an unpaved road.

Museums, ancient sites and beaches in the surrounding area

The area around Campogrande also broadens the range of excursions. The Museo Etnografico is a museum in the area around Campogrande. The Parco Archeologico delle Eolie, also a museum, is located there as well. The Parco Museo Jalari is another museum in the area around Campogrande. The Tindari Greek Theatre is also connected to the wider surrounding area as an ancient site. This allows you to shape your stay around ethnographic, archaeological and historical themes without limiting the destination to just one type of experience.

For further destinations in the wider surrounding area, you can also discover Rometta Marea, Malvagna, Nizza Di Sicilia, Scafa, Capri Leone, Castelmola, Graniti and Mirto.

To the main travel overview: Messina.