Lampedusa


Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Useful information to fully enjoy your visit to Lampedusa. 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 Lampedusa.


Lampedusa

Luca Siragusa - CC2.0

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 to see


Attractions to see in Lampedusa

Interesting Facts


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

Mythical Atlantis and 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 <em> Isola dei Conigli </em>

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:

Places: "Respiro" - Lampedusa

The film Respiro was set on the island of Lampedusa and on its splendid Rabbit beach.

Legend of the Rabbit Island

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

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.

<em>Marrobio</em> in Lampedusa

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

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

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

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

Legend of Lampione island

According to popular tradition, the island of Lampione, in the Pelagie Islands, has its origins in Greek mythology.

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

Valle dei Templi

Agrigento surroundings

Favara

Agrigento surroundings

Palma di Montechiaro

Agrigento surroundings