San Giorgio accommodation from NZ$159

The Hotel Company is positioned 25 kilometres away from the middle of San Giorgio. Another option is the Hotel Corallo Calavà, which is situated 3 kilometres away. Two other hotel options in this area include the Vulcano Blu Residence and therasia Resort Sea & Spa.

After you've cruised San Giorgio for a while, spread your wings and discover Sicily's numerous other delights. Nature lovers will appreciate Sicily's rural landscapes, beaches, rivers and mountains. In addition you could visit some of the area's ruins, castles and old towns. In this region of Italy, energetic types may partake in snowboarding, skiing and cross-country skiing.

It is well known that we Kiwis are pretty laid back, so consider extending your stay and check out the Tower of Ciaule, Piraino Viewpoint and Saracen Tower, in Piraino, 7 kilometres to the west of San Giorgio. If you'd like to stay in Piraino, check out the room rates at the Caposkino Park Hotel and Hotel Costa Azzurra. Alternatively, you could stay in Patti, 7 kilometres to the southeast of San Giorgio, where you can pick from the Hotel Marconi and Villa Rica. The Roman Villa, Sanctuary of Tindari and Patti Cathedral are just some of the more popular sites to explore in Patti.

Just because you are on vacation, doesn't mean you can't indulge in your love of sports. You will find Angelo Massimino Stadium 75 kilometres to the south of San Giorgio. For tourists who fancy staying close by, make a reservation at the Romano Palace Luxury Hotel or the NH Catania Parco Degli Aragonesi.

If you are flying into or out of Strait of Messina Airport and would like to stay nearby, try the Grand Hotel Excelsior or the B&B H24.