Here you can enjoy the seemingly endless days of summer and the crystal clear sea. Lampedusa's ideal geographical location and stunning geological beauty offer tourists the unique opportunity "to go to Africa while staying in Italy" that is hard to resist.
Lampedusa is the southernmost point of Europe.
Together with Linosa and the rocky cliffs of Lampione, they form the smallest and furthest Italian archipelago, the Pelagie Archipelago.
The natural and geophysical characteristics of the Pelagie Islands are more similar to those of Africa than of Italy.
Lampedusa rests on the continental platform of Africa and boasts a typical African flora, fauna and climate. Unlike Lampedusa and Lampione, Linosa, with its three extinct volcanoes, belongs to the Sicilian volcanic system.

LAMPEDUSA

• Lampedusa - Linosa 27 miles
• Lampedusa- Lampione 14 miles
• Linosa - Lampione 40 miles
  
  

Lampedusa is like a large life raft anchored in the high seas, tilted from north-west to south east.

• total surface area of the island is 20.2 sq. Km ;
  
• costal perimeter is 26 Km;
• the highest point on the island is Albero del Sole at 133 m. above sea level;
• while the lowest point is Punta Sottile at about 2 m above sea level.
  

Lampedusa is a small island full of coves, grottoes and other delightful geographical features which reach the height of their striking beauty on the "Isola dei Conigli" (Rabbit Island), a tiny uninhabited island just off the coast. Today this tiny island has been declared a nature and wildlife preserve and is home to the "caretta caretta" turtle that still lays its precious eggs here. The "Isola dei Conigli" is separated from the mainland of Lampedusa by a narrow isthmus which can be reached by wading through the shallow waters. The houses built from local stone, known as "dammusi", are characteristic to the island and were inspired by the architectonic styles of Arabian culture.

The Pelagie islands have a wealth of migratory wildlife: the green cormorant, Eleonora's falcon, sea turtles and dolphins.
One particular meteorological feature is the "Marrobio", a sudden rapid rising of the tide from one to three meters high, which takes place in April-May and September-October.

The island has approximately 5,800 inhabitants who are employed mainly by the tourist industry or work on the sea. Via Roma, the main street of Lampedusa, is filled with a worldly atmosphere and lined with luxurious shops and boutiques, renowned pastry shops, ice cream shops and pizzarias as well as banks and the LE PELAGIE TRAVEL tourist office.

THE SEA

Scuba divers are already familiar with the Lampedusa sea which has been called one of the most beautiful seas in the world. Here the Mediterranean reaches the height of its colourful splendour - from emerald green to iridescent turquoise, with a 30 meter deep visibility that can be seen from high up along the precipice of the north west wall, to the wide expanse of cobalt blue stretching out beyond the cape.

The Lampedusa sea also offers an endless bounty of fresh fish and seafood such as grouper, lobster, dentex, gilthead, white bream and many others. If you decide to have a swim, perhaps in the magnificent natural amphitheatre of limestone descending into the water and tumbling down onto a beach of the finest sand on the "Isola dei Conigli" you will experience a sensation that only the pristine waters of a crystal clear sea can give you. You can even count on good weather - in Lampedusa, the average temperature in October is above 20 degrees Celsius and the water will stay as warm as it was during August.

TOURISM

Types:

Health and Wellness at your leisure Sunbathing and hot sand baths Articular rehabilitation - swimming Respiratory/ breathing (rhinitis) therapy in crystalline salt water Bathing and tanning Hobby: underwater photography - malacology - reel fishing Water sports: swimming - fishing - sailing - windsurf and scuba diving school Study and research: flora and fauna with particular interest to the Natural Reserve Religious pilgrimages: Sanctuary of the Madonna Di Porto Salvo, a miraculous image of whose dubious origin little is known.

You can reach the Pelagie islands via air through any number of airlines which offer regular flights or via charter from the main Italian airports. There are a daily connecting flights from Palermo, with additional flights during the summer season; or there is an 8 hour ferry ride that leaves daily from Porto Empedocle.

ACCOMODATION

COTTAGES ON THE SEA

Cottages near the sea with a panoramic view surrounded by the green, typical maquis, a small oasis for a peaceful holiday.

They are located between the two most beautiful beaches: "Cala Guitcia" and "Cala Croce".

They are completely furnished in a functional way: a small kitchen, bathroom with shower, patio, open-air space and barbecue.