Tyndaris

This ancient Greek holy place was founded by Dionysis of Syracuse after his victory over the Carthaginians in 396 BCE. The secluded ruins (a basilica, an agora, a Roman house and a Greek theater) are set on the cliff edge amid prickly pears, olives and cypress trees. In summer you can clearly see the Aeolian Islands and the lovely Oliveri lagoon in the bay below. There's also a small museum displaying artifacts excavated at the site.