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Torre Faro – Lake Ganzirri loop from Pylon of Messina

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Torre Faro – Lake Ganzirri loop from Pylon of Messina

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Torre Faro – Lake Ganzirri loop from Pylon of Messina

02:23

9.43km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Riserva Laguna di Capo Peloro

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

96 m

Torre Faro

Highlight • Settlement

Torre Faro is a very characteristic town. From the lighthouse it is possible to admire the Strait of Messina.

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2

2.18 km

Capo Peloro Lagoon Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

More than 400 aquatic species live within the nature reserve, of which at least ten are endemic.

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3.09 km

Riserva Laguna di Capo Peloro

Nature Reserve

4

4.93 km

Lake Ganzirri

Highlight • Lake

This lake is located a few kilometers from Messina and is connected to the sea by three very ancient canals including the Catuso canal and the Carmine or Due Torri.

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5

5.61 km

View of Lago di Ganzirri

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small square with benches and a cozy place to enjoy the lake

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7.43 km

Beach

Beach

7

8.25 km

Chiesa Santa Maria della Lettera

Highlight • Religious Site

8

8.32 km

View of the Strait from Torre Faro

Highlight • Viewpoint

9

9.02 km

View of the Strait of Messina from Torre Faro

Highlight • Viewpoint

10

9.07 km

Strait of Messina Pylon

Highlight • Monument

The old power pole that carried the power line from 1955 to 1994 from the mainland to Sicily is huge

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9.43 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.78 km

1.02 km

623 m

Surfaces

8.73 km

505 m

190 m

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Friday 17 July

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