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The Pelagic Islands (Isole Pelagie) are a Italian archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea, between the island Sicily and the North African country Tunisia.
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The Pelagic Islands will be the pearls of the Mediterranean called. They form a protected area (Italian: Area Marina Protetta Isole Pelagie) within the boundaries of the province Agrigento. The total area covers 4136 hectares on four islands: lampedusa, linosa, lantern and Isola dei Coniglic (literally translated: rabbit island), as well as some rock formations. Lampedusa is regularly in the news because refugees from Tunisia and Libya often come ashore. That is why there is a reception center for more than a thousand asylum seekers.
climate
| climate | Jan | Feb | Mar | April | May | jun | july | Aug | sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| average maximum (°C) | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 17 |
| average minimum (°C) | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 14 |
In the Pelagic Islands there is a Mediterranean climate with little rain and a warm summer (up to 45 °C) lasting from May to October. The winters are mild. | ||||||||||||
Flora and fauna
Geographically located in the middle of the Mediterranean, the Pelagic Islands are a place where the flora and fauna of the warmer eastern waters and the cooler western waters influenced by the Atlantic currents converge.
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The original flora, the maquis (the characteristic Mediterranean vegetation), has disappeared. Today, the most common form of vegetation is the steppe scrubland with daffodil (asteraceae) and the star hyacinth (scilla). The vegetation on the coast is characterized by extensive fields sea lavender (limonium lopadusanum). A jewel is the caralluma europaea, a North African cactus-like plant, found in Europe only on Lampedusa and southern Spain. Also the North African Cornflower (centaurea acaulis) blooms on Lampedusa.
The fauna of Lampedusa is clearly influenced by North Africa. That's how the wrath snake (coluber) for and on Conigli a special lizard (the psammodromus algrius). Nest on the rocks Eleanor's Falcon (falco eleonorae), the barbarine falcon (falco pelegrinoides), the rare crested cormorant (phalacrocorax aristotelis) and the yellow-legged gull (larus michahellis). Insects come in great variety, such as a large grasshopper without wings (the pamphagus ortolaniae), and the beetle (julodis onopordi). The sea turtle lays on the beach of Conigli caretta caretta her eggs in early summer. Unfortunately, tourism poses a serious threat to the survival of this animal.
Movie
On the island of Lampedusa in 2002 the film Il respiro recorded with Vittoria Golino as the lead actress. Directed by: Emanuele Crialese.
Language
In the Pelagic Islands, next to the Italian also the Sicilian dialect spoken.
Arrive
By plane
There are domestic flights from Catania, Milan, Palermo, Rome, Trapani and Verona to Lampedusa airport. If you want to fly to Lampedusa from the Benelux or the Caribbean, you will have to change trains in one of these cities.
- Aeroporto Lampedusa (IATA: LMP, ICAO: LICD), Contrada Cala Francese, 92010 Lampedusa (AG) Italy (about 100 m from the center), ☎ 39 0922 970588, 39 0922 973808, fax machine: 39 091 591023, e-mail: [email protected].
Some airlines serving Lampedusa are Alitalia, Blue Panorama ,Volotea,Air Meridiana, Vueling, neos and Mistralair.
By boat
The Pelagic Islands can only be reached from Porto Empedoclea near Agrigento (7 miles).
- Porto di Lampedusa.
- Porto di Linosa.
- Ustica lines (Liberty Lines), ☎ 39 0923 873813, fax machine: 39 0923 593200, e-mail: [email protected]. Mon-Fri 08:45-19:15, Sat 08:45-13:15. by hydrofoil (Aliscafo) to Linosa and Lampedusa, duration 3 and 4 hours respectively. In winter this boat only sails back and forth between the two islands. €17.60; children 4-12 years half price.
- siremar, ☎ 39 091 7493315, e-mail: [email protected]. Mon-Fri 08:30-12:45 and 14:15-17:00. By ferry from Siremar to Linosa and Lampedusa. The night ferry crossing (departure: 11:59 PM) takes about six hours to Linosa and another two hours more to Lampedusa.
- Traghetti delle Isole, ☎ 39 0923 22467, fax machine: 39 0923 542077. daily, except on Thurs and Sun. Traghetti delle Isole ferry from Porto Empedoclea. Departure: 10:00, Arrival Linosa: 16:00, Departure Linosa: 17:00, Arrival Lampedusa: 19:00
 LOOK OUT: Please inquire in advance during the winter season if the sailing has been canceled due to severe weather conditions. |
Travel around
The boats mentioned under "Arriving" also sail between the islands.
On the island of Lampedusa you can rent cars, motorbikes and bicycles at:
- Greciale, Via Greciale, Lampedusa, ☎ 39 0922 970911.
- almanzo, Via Greciale, Lampedusa, ☎ 39 0922 970529.
- Day, Via Bixio, Lampedusa, ☎ 39 0922 970755. 39 338 3526116 (mobile)
- Due Ruote per Lampedusa, ☎ 39 0922 973065. 39 339 7176115 (mobile)
- La Freccia Azzurra, ☎ 39 339 7607175 (mobile).
By bus
- Bus station, Piazza C. Brignone (Via Roma, Piazza Garibaldic). A minibus departs from here to, among others, Isola dei Conigli v.v.
To look at
lampedusa
- lampedusa. Lampedusa is also called the island of the turtles (Isola delle Tartaruge). It is located 105 km from Tunisia and 220 km from Sicily. It is rocky and flat and has an area of 21 km², a circumference of 33.3 km and reaches a maximum height (133 m) in Albero del Sole from where you can see the small island of Lampione. Lampedusa is located on a protected bay, the capital of the Pelagic Islands with over 6000 inhabitants. From the many boats in the harbor you can conclude that tourism, fishing and sponge cultivation are the main source of income. Further along the bays you will mainly find peace and quiet in small places such as Cala Creta, Cala Galera and Cala Pulcino. Boat trips can be made from the harbour. From 10 o'clock in the morning you are on the road for about seven hours and you sail past all kinds of caves and coves. The tour goes through the Tabacarrabay where the water is turquoise in color. On the north side are high cliffs and deep caves. Lampedusa is the only one non-volcanic island around Sicily.
Festivities
From June to August Estate Lampedusana, Folkloric activities.
In September (22) celebration of Madonna di Porto Salvo, the patron saint of Lampedusa, with fireworks and games.
Isola dei Coniglic
- Isola dei Coniglic. On the south side of Lampedusa is the small island of Isola dei Conigli where you can wade through the crystal clear waters from Spiaggia di Coniglic on Lampedusa.
linosa
- linosa. Linosa is also known as the island of thousands of colours. It is a small volcanic island of just over 5.4 km². It consists of black rocks, formed by basalt, on which a small village is built. The village consists of a number of pastel colored houses around the harbor of the island. There are three craters on the quadrangular shaped island: Monte Rosso, Monte Nero, and Mount Vulcano with a height of 195 m. There is not much to do on Linosa. People also come here for their rest or to dive. Boat trips are offered from the port. Here you first sail to Philosophy. These are large rocks in the sea where a natural swimming pool has been created. After this you will encounter all kinds of breathtaking cliffs and rocks. Later you pass another beach, Cala Pozzolana di Ponente called. This beach is walled by steep cliffs of different colors.
- Piscine naturale (Via Faraglioni, in the far north-east of the island). Natural pools
LOOK OUT: From June to September you are allowed no cars arrive on the island of Linosa. There are no gas stations on the island either, so bring plenty of petrol with you to the island. |
Linosa Panorama
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Linosa City
Linosa view over the village of Linosa
Linosa-colored houses
Linosa-Piscina Naturale
the Berta, a bird common around Linosa
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lantern
- Isola di Lampione.
lantern is a small uninhabited island with steep cliffs. There is only a lighthouse on the island. Lampione is a protected nature reserve. Especially the flora and fauna under water are spectacular. It is a paradise for divers. On Lampedusa you can book a diving tour to the island. Lampione is an area where sharks (including the gray shark) occur.
To buy
On Lampedusa you can sponge to buy.
To do
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Boat trips
lampedusa
- Grotta di Tabaccara - A cave with turquoise water, in Punta Pruvulina West of Isola dei Coniglic.
- Isola di Lampione- uninhabited island with only a lighthouse.
- Island tour - seven-hour cruise along cliffs, coves and caves.
Boat rental:
- D'Agostino, Contrada Grecale 368, Lampedusa, ☎ 39 0922 971401.
Guided tours:
- sciranda (Sergio and Davide Garitto), ☎ 39 333 5871289 (mobile).
linosa
Boat Rentals/Tours
- Errera, ☎ 39 0922 972082.
- Giuseppe Tuccio, ☎ 39 0922 972020.
- Pasquale Giardina, ☎ 39 0922 972058.
- Piero Bonadonna, ☎ 39 340 4880803 (mobile).
To dive
lampedusa
Places where you can dive ideally are:
- Capo Ponente
- Grotta degli Innamorati
- Cala Rupertas
- Cala Frances
- Punta Sotille
- Secca di Levante
Boat trips for divers and for underwater photography are offered by:
- Blue Adventures, Lungomare Luigi Rizzo 141, Lampedusa, ☎ 39 0922 973034, fax machine: 39 0922 973363.
- Mediterraneo Immersion Club, Via Volta 8, Lampedusa, ☎ 39 0922 971526, e-mail: [email protected]. underwater photography
linosa
- Nettuno 93, ☎ 39 091 450934, 39 347 5772106 (mobile), e-mail: [email protected].
- Mare Nostrum, Via Pozzolano, 92010 Linosa, ☎ 39 0922 972042, e-mail: [email protected].
Sunbathe
lampedusa
The best and most beautiful beach is the Spiaggia dei Coniglic, on the south side of Lampedusa.
- Spiaggia dei Coniglic.
The best way to get there is with the local mini-bus that connects Lampedusa town to this beach very regularly. Departure from the Piazza C. Brignone corner Via Roma, close to Piazza Garibaldi. From the stop Isola dei Coniglic it is still about 200 m downhill to the beach. At the beach you can rent beach chairs and umbrellas (during the summer season).
Other attractive sandy beaches are:
- Spiaggia della Guitgia. Small and beautiful stretch of beach with many facilities.
- Spiaggia Cala Croce.
linosa
Some black lava beaches on Linosa are Cala Pozzolana di Ponente, Cala Mannarazza and Cala Pozzolana di Levante.
Food
lampedusa
- Ristorante La Risacca, Via E. La Loggia, 92010 Lampedusa (Piazza Garibaldi-Via Roma), ☎ 39 0922 975798.
- Ristorante Gemelli, Via Alessandro Volta 8, 92010Lampedusa, ☎ 39 0922 970699, fax machine: 39 0922 970786, e-mail: [email protected]. risotto con pesce
- Ristorante Baia Turchese (Hotel), Via Lido Azzurro 92010 Lampedusa (Lido Giutgia), ☎ 39 0922 970130, e-mail: [email protected]. stuffed calamari
- Ristorante Cavalluccio Marino, C/da Cala Croce 3 92010 Lampedusa (Cala Croce), ☎ 39 338 2755249 (mobile), e-mail: [email protected].
- Ristorante Belvedere, Piazza G. Marconi 4/6, 92010 Lampedusa, ☎ 39 0922 970188. Pasta with shrimps, couscous
- Ristorante Blu Delfino, Via Sbarcatoio 21, 92010 Lampedusa (Piazza Castello), ☎ 39 0922 973622.
linosa
- Trattoria/Pizzeria Da Anna, 1 Via Vittorio Veneto, Linosa, ☎ 39 0922 972048.
- Ristorante Da Errera, Via Scalo Vecchio, Linosa (postage), ☎ 39 0922 972041. Seafood restaurant, harbor view
- Trattoria/Pizzeria Serena, Via Vittorio Veneto, Linosa, ☎ 39 0922 972003.
Going out
lampedusa
- Akuna Matata.
- La Luna di Ponente.
- La Tana (Cala Creta).
- La Discoteca Piano-Bar 13.5.
- Guitgia Beach (Spiaggia della Guitgia).
- Luna del Porto (Porto Vecchio).
- O' Curtigghiu: Pub 34, Via Vittorio Emanuele. after dinner.
- Club Cala Croce, Contrada Cala Croce, 92010 Lampedusa (AG), Italy (Cala Croce), ☎ 39 0922 973570. 09.00-04.30.
stay overnight
lampedusa
- Villagio Camping La Roccia, 92010 Lampedusa (AG), Italy (Via Ponente, direction Coniglie), ☎ 39 0922 970055, e-mail: [email protected]. .bar, restaurant, market, bike rental and diving.
- Hotel Martello, Piazza Medusa 1, 92010 Lampedusa (AG), Italy (80 m from the beach), ☎ 39 0922 970025, fax machine: 39 0922 971696.
- Port Hotel Calandra, Lungomare Luigi Rizzo 1, 92010 Lampedusa (postage), ☎ 39 0922 971973, fax machine: 39 0922 973091, e-mail: [email protected].
- Hotel Luagos Club, Via del Mediterraneo 1, 92010 Lampedusa (AG), Italy, ☎ 39 0922 970131, e-mail: [email protected]. sun terrace and swimming pool
- Hotel Baia Turchese, Via Lido Azzuro, 92010 Lampedusa (AG), Italy (Contrada Guitgia), ☎ 39 0922 970130, fax machine: 39 0922 970098, e-mail: [email protected]. transfer from and to the airport, sauna, restaurant, mini club.
- Hotel Royal, Via U. Maccaferri 15, 92010 Lampedusa (AG), Italia. (city center), ☎ 39 0922 970123, e-mail: [email protected].
- Hotel Le Pelagie, Via Giulio Bonfiglio, 92010 Lampedusa (AG), Italy, ☎ 39 0922 970211, e-mail: [email protected]. Modern hotel in the center.
- upiddu, 92010 Lampedusa and Linosa (Ag), ☎ 39 0922970901. Modern hotel in Lampedusa.
linosa
- Residencia La Posta, Vicolo Pisa 3, Linosa (AG), Italy, ☎ 39 339 7410705 (mobile), e-mail: [email protected]. Bed & Breakfast in Linosa
on linosa There are no hotels, but during the summer season private individuals rent out apartments and rooms.
Safety
 WARNING: Divers in the waters around the islands should be aware of the presence of sharks |
Contact
- Ufficio Informazioni Turistiche, Via Anfossi 3, 92010 Lampedusa, ☎ 39 0922 971390.
- Carabinieri Commando Stazione Lampedusa (Lato Via Verga), Via Giovanni Verga, 92010 Lampedusa (AG), ☎ 39 0922 970001.
Medical assistance
- Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale Di Palermo, Via Grecale 2, 92019 Lampedusa, ☎ 39 0922 971452.
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