Saponara is a town in the Metropolitan City of Messina with a population of approx. 4,000. Patron Saint: St. Nicholas of Bari (San Nicola da Bari) – 6 December Nearest Airport: Catania (Fontanarossa) – (144 km, 01:49) Neighboring Cities: Messina, Rometta, Villafranca Tirrena Attractions