Ustica


What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts

Ustica

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

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

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