Chapel of San Giovanni Battista di Valdina

La Chapel of St. John the Baptist of Valdina is a very important place of worship for the country: here, in province of Messina, the Chapel was for a long time the only center of religious life, in fact the Church of St. John the Baptist, parish of Fondachello di Valdina, was only built in the second half of the twentieth century.

Previously, the faithful of the community gathered in prayer at the Chapel of San Giovanni Battista, which is located inside Villa Calcagno Lo Mondo, built in the XNUMXth century.

The Chapel, the Church and the Villa are the three main attractions between Fondachello and Valdina, a coastal center once important for the storage of silk. Today the hamlet of Fondachello, populated by about 680 inhabitants, is the marina of Valdina, which is 4 km away.

The architecture of the Chapel of San Giovanni Battista di Valdina and the works it houses

The small Chapel of San Giovanni Battista di Valdina is located inside the Baronial villa Calcagno Lo Mondo and is currently a private chapel. Those who wish can visit the Villa and admire the Chapel of S. Giovanni Battista di Valdina, simple, painted white and surmounted by the Cross, which is open to the public.

What you can do at the Chapel of San Giovanni Battista di Valdina and in the surrounding area

A visit to the Chapel of S. Giovanni Battista di Valdina, and to the Baronial Villa, is undoubtedly the first activity that we recommend doing in Fondachello di Valdina. This way, you will immediately discover the history of Fondachello and of the Spanish family who guided the fortunes of the country. Heading towards the center on the hill, you can also visit the more recent Church of San Giovanni Battista, built in the XNUMXth century.

The other attractions of a small coastal town, however, can only be hidden among the inlets of the coast, where the turquoise waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea break against the shoreline: near the Chapel of S. Giovanni Battista di Valdina, there are some most beautiful beaches the area.
Reaching the Venice waterfront, you can take beautiful walks with a sea view and relaxing stops on the beach, at the bathing establishments of Fondachello, Venetico Marina and Spadafora. This stretch of the coast is full of places to taste the culinary specialties of north-eastern Sicily, such as Sicilian rolls or broad bean maccu, but those who do not want to give up sport and movement even on holiday can reach one of the many sports in the area, such as the paddle courts.

From the village, you can reach the nearby centers of Venetico Marina, to relax on the beach, or Spadafora, where you can admire the beautiful attractions of the village, such as the Castle. Continuing east, you cross the towns of Rometta Marea, famous for its beaches, until you reach Messina, which is located just 28 km from the town.

In the big city, the surprises reserved for tourists are endless, from the delicious flavors of the local cuisine to the beauties of the sea, not forgetting, of course, the city's monuments: the port, the Duomo , Church of the Catalans, but also the museums, guided tours and all the initiatives the city has in store for you!

Returning towards Valdina, stop near Scarano, where traces of an ancient human settlement have recently been found and also explored there fraction of Tracoccia, where two of the most beautiful churches in Valdina are located, the Church of Our Lady of Grace (built in the seventies) and the old one Church of the Madonna dell'Acqua Santa, whose origins date back to the XNUMXth century, making this building one of the oldest in the country.

How is it possible to get to the Chapel of San Giovanni Battista di Valdina

Valdina is located in the Metropolitan City of Messina, from which it is about an hour's drive away. To reach the village, you can choose to travel by train or by car.

If you choose the train, get off at the Milazzo station, which is about 9 km from the town and is connected to the village by bus or shuttle (the same means you can take to reach Fondachello); if you choose theauto, from the A20 Messina-Buonfornello exit directly at the junction for Rometta Marea, which is located just 6 km from Valdina.