Discover Lampedusa
Discover all there is to see and do in Lampedusa. Don't miss the best events, interesting places and curiosities related to the area.
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Explore Lampedusa
Ready to immerse yourself in the wonders and beauties of this city? Here's what you can explore.
Not to be missed in Lampedusa
Choose what to do among the events scheduled in Lampedusa. Don't miss the main social activities, the most important patronal festivals and all the festivals in the province of Agrigento.
Useful tips for your holidays in Lampedusa
Follow our tips to better enjoy your holiday in Lampedusa. Discover new places, experience the Sicilian typicality that tells the culture of a people rich in traditions.
The Pelagie Islands: Lampedusa, Linosa and the other gems of the Mediterranean
Lampedusa and Linosa, with villages and cliffs, stacks and seabeds to explore, are the last gems of the Italian Mediterranean treasure chest.
Why visit Lampedusa
Lampedusa e Linosa, part ofArchipelago of the Pelagie Islands, they are a true paradise on earth.
These Sicilian islands they offer breathtaking natural landscapes, enchanting coasts and some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The archipelago, which also includes Street lamp,Rabbit Island and Rock of the Sacrament, it's a'protected sea area since 2002 thanks to its shallow crystal clear waters and rich marine fauna.
Lampedusa and Linosa are perfect for tourism and aquatic activities, offering numerous tourist attractions, bathing establishments and evocative folk traditions.
What to do in Lampedusa
Lampedusa is ideal for one summer vacation, with the possibility of choosing between sandy and rocky beaches, small bays and scenic natural coves.
Le boat trips are very impressive, allowing you to explore the entire archipelago and admire its incredible natural beauty. Among the attractions not to be missed are the Rabbits Beach, considered one of most beautiful in the world, and the Cala Pulcino beach , Cala Croce beach.
The sea beds that surround these islands are perfect for those who love scuba diving and snorkelling, with a varied flora and fauna made up of many species, including Caretta Caretta sea turtles, which lay their eggs here.
How to get around Lampedusa
Given the small size of the islands, it is possible to visit the center of Lampedusa just walking. To move to the more peripheral locations, you can rent a car directly on the island, while to move from one island to another in the archipelago, you need to use boats.
How to get to Lampedusa
Being an archipelago, it is possible to get to Lampedusa and Linosa mainly through the boats that connect them to Sicily.
Motorboats depart daily from Porto Empedocle and reach Lampedusa in about 8 hours.
For those who travel By plane,Lampedusa airport offers connections with the main airports of Sicily and, during the summer, with other airports in Italy.
Useful numbers
Common
0922 975901
Tourist Info
0922 971390
Municipal police
0922 970586
Emergency medical Service
0922 970604
Quick Links
Municipality site
www.comune.lampedusaelinosa.ag.it
