Ustica
What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts
State: PA - Area: Ustica
Ustica is a wonderful island in the Tyrrhenian Sea, off the coast of Palermo.
It is considered a paradise for diving given the presence of a Marine Protected Area which has preserved the beauty of the marine ecosystem.
Renown for its its wonderful beaches, Ustica has much more to offer: wild nature, archaeological finds, geological sediments, fortifications, watchtowers and botanical deposits.
In Ustica they are grown organically, without fertilizers or herbicides and manually , the delicious lentils of Ustica, the smallest in Italy. Local autochthonous grapes are then grown in vineyards overlooking the sea: zibibbo, nero d'Avola, grillo, catarratto, and inzolia.
What is the best time to visit Ustica?
Ustica can be visited all year round: the welcome and warmth of the Sicilians will amaze you. But for an unforgettable experience, admiring the colors, tasting the flavors and fully experiencing the traditions, it is advisable to plan a visit on the days of one of the festivals that take place in Ustica during the year.
What to see in Ustica
Cave of the Boats in Ustica
Cala dello Spalmatore in Ustica
Corruggio in Ustica
Scogli Piatti in Ustica
Anfiteatro in Ustica
Cala Acquario in Ustica
Punta Galera in Ustica
Punticedda of Ustica
Sireta Cave in Ustica
Gold Cave in Ustica
Scoglitti Beach in Ustica
Marine Protected Area of Ustica
Necropolis of the Falconiera in Ustica
Fortress of Rivellino in Ustica
Archaeological Museum of Ustica
Necropolis of Culunnedda in Ustica
Underwater Archeology Sites in Ustica
Volcanological Museum of Ustica
Diving Sites in Ustica
Santa Maria Tower in Ustica
Ustica Island Nature Reserve
Rocca della Falconiera in Ustica
Guardia dei Turchi Mount in Ustica
Azzurra Cave in Ustica
Verde Cave in Ustica
Pastizza Cave a Ustica
Rosata Segreta Cave in Ustica
Gramsci's House in Ustica
Town of Ustica
Spalmatore Tower in Ustica
Natural Swimming Pool of Punta Cavazzi in Ustica
Prehistoric Village in Ustica
Cala Santa Maria in Ustica
Cala Sidoti in Ustica
Cala San Paolo in Ustica
Cala Patricuono in Ustica
Lighthouse Beach in Ustica
What to eat in Ustica
Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Ustica
You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.
Interesting and Fun Facts
Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Ustica
