Port of Milazzo, Commercial port in Milazzo, Italy

The Port of Milazzo is a commercial facility on the northern coast of Sicily serving maritime vessels of different sizes. The harbor offers repair services, supply operations, and handling facilities for cargo and passenger ships.

In 260 BC, the waters near this site witnessed a major naval battle where the Romans defeated a Carthaginian fleet. This clash shaped control over the central Mediterranean for decades to come.

The port is the main departure point for the Aeolian Islands, with hydrofoils and ferries to Lipari, Vulcano, Salina, Panarea, Filicudi, Alicudi and Stromboli run by Siremar and Liberty Lines. Weekly or seasonal services also link it to Naples, Palermo and Vibo Valentia.

The harbor sits on Sicily's northern coast and is reachable by car or train without difficulty. Visitors should know that the facility is designed mainly for ferry passengers and can get quite crowded during peak travel hours.

The harbor has specialized docking areas for large tankers, allowing multiple vessels to moor simultaneously at the nearby oil refining terminal. This setup makes it a key location for crude oil handling in the region.