Ustica
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
Useful information to fully enjoy your visit to Ustica. Attractions to see, Traditional Festival, events and things to do to have fun, food to taste, which items to buy, which interesting facts to know and where to stay on vacation in Ustica.
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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 to see
Attractions to see in Ustica
Interesting Facts
Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Ustica
Prehistoric village of Ustica Natural Calendar
A study of archaeoastronomy claims that the place where the prehistoric village of Ustica stands was chosen to have a natural calendar.
Legend of the Princess of Ustica
The legend of the princess tells of a mysterious treasure hidden in Ustica. It is not known if this treasure was ever found.
Ustica: the island of Circe
The island of Ustica is believed to be the home of the sorceress Circe, a woman capable of transforming unexpected visitors into pigs.
Ustica and the Doctor's Rock
The Scoglio del Medico, one of the most beautiful dive sites in the Mediterranean, owes its name to Homer.
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Ustica. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!