Pelagie Islands Information

Lampedusa 

Lampedusa is the largest out of all the Pelagie Islands ( cca 20 km2 ) with around 5000 inhabitants and  the busiest. It is also the only one of these islands with an airport. There are direct flights from Palermo and during summer from Rome and Milan. You can also travel by ferry from Agrigento if you are going by car , although a car is not really needed ,so hop on a hydrofoil instead. Lampedusa's main attraction is a scaterring of glorious sandy beaches with pristine crystal clear waters. Swim and sun bathe at Cala Mulak, Cala Galera or Spiaggia della Guitgia. Snorkelling and scuba-diving are one of the most popular things to do in Lampedusa along with turtle watching in Baia de Conigli, a natural reserve created to protect Caretta turtles, and which lay eggs there during the night.

Lampedusa Town has many lovely small restaurants and trattorias serving local fish and couscous as well as some Arabic specialities. Evenings are well spent by taking a passeggiata and visiting local shops selling souvenirs, shells, sponges and even knitted Arab caps made for you while you wait.. Boat tours around the island depart from the port daily and bikes and scooters can be hired to discover the whole of the island.  A few minutes from the town is Madonna Di Lampeduse, a small church nestled amongst great scenery.

There are many yachts to be seen on the horizon as Lampedusa is one of the most popular places for yachting.   

Linosa

An hour on a ferry takes you across to Linosa. This volcanic Island with craters emerges from the ground has a couple of black-sandy beaches that are well worth visiting. Cars are not allowed on Linosa, so put a good pair of shoes on and wander around this interesting island, and you will not be disappointed. The village of Linosa has brightly coloured houses, welcoming trattorias and chatty locals.

Lampione is a tiny island, only 1 square kilometre in size and is uninhabited. The only way how to get there is from Lampedusa, so maybe one of the local fishermen could take you around or the diving centre organises diving trips around the island. Lampione is untouched, pure and raw. A myth says that Lampione was created when a Cyclops dropped a piece of rock in to the sea....well it could all be true.....