Linosa


Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Linosa

State: AG - Area: Pelagie Islands

Second island of the Pelagie archipelago, different in morphology and culture from Lampedusa, its older sister, Linosa is considered a unique land in the Mediterranean scenario. Of volcanic origin, it has an almost circular shape with four craters: Mount Vulcano, Mount Rosso, Mount Nero, and a small mouth of 50 m on the slopes of the latter.
Its sea is splendid and its seabed is very rich in flora and fauna that offers some of the most beautiful diving sites in the Mediterranean.

What is the best time to visit Linosa?

Linosa 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 Linosa during the year.

Things to do

What to eat

Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Linosa

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.

Nearby Places


Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Linosa. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!

Lampedusa

Pelagie Islands

Pantelleria

Pantelleria

Realmonte

Agrigento surroundings

Porto Empedocle

Agrigento surroundings

Interesting Facts

Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Linosa

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