Lampedusa

Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Lampedusa

State: AG - Area: Pelagie Islands

Lampedusa is the largest island in the Pelagie archipelago. Immersed in the Mediterranean, halfway between Sicily and Tunisia, it represents the southernmost point of Italy.
Lampedusa boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the world: stretches of fine sand bathed by a crystalline sea.
Uncontaminated nature , wild beaches, hidden coves reachable only by boat, splendid seabed and excellent food make it a very popular tourist destination.
The island is a nature reserve and includes the beach, the Isola dei Conigli and the Mediterranean scrub. It is one of the few places in the Mediterranean where Caretta caretta sea turtles lay their eggs.

What is the best time to visit Lampedusa?

Lampedusa 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 Lampedusa during the year.

If you want to know about upcoming festivals and events Click here and you will find a list of the most important ones.

What to eat

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

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 Lampedusa. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!

Linosa

Pelagie Islands

Pantelleria

Pantelleria

Realmonte

Agrigento surroundings

Siculiana

Agrigento surroundings

Interesting Facts

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

Mythical Atlantis and Lampedusa
This suggestive hypothesis would place the mythical Atlantis in the Sicilian channel, between the island of Linosa and the Gulf of Sirte.
Origin of the name Isola dei Conigli
Historically, the origin of the name Rabbit Island is linked to a British naval officer, Admiral Smith.
Places: "Respiro" - Lampedusa
The film Respiro was set on the island of Lampedusa and on its splendid Rabbit beach.
Legend of the Rabbit Island
According to a popular legend, the origin of the name Rabbit Island is linked to the presence of rabbits on the island.
Curious phenomenon on island of Rabbits
On the island of Rabbits, a strange and curious phenomenon occurs every 60-100 years and has a short duration.
Marrobio in Lampedusa
Marrobbio is a natural phenomenon that occurs in Lampedusa and in a few other places in Sicily.
Legend of the Hermits of Lampedusa
The legend of the hermits of Lampedusa tells how the population of the island of Lampedusa originated.
Orlando Furioso and Lampedusa
One of the most epochal duels in the chivalric poem of Orlando Furioso takes place on the island of Lampedusa, called Lipadusa.
Legend of Andrea Anfosso
The legend of Andrea Anfosso, known as Gagliardo, tells the story of a Ligurian sailor who was taken prisoner by the Barbary pirates.
Legend of Lampione island
According to popular tradition, the island of Lampione, in the Pelagie Islands, has its origins in Greek mythology.
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