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Level 4, 66 Wyndham Street
Auckland, New Zealand
Level 4, 66 Wyndham Street
Auckland, New Zealand
The Mediterranean island of Lampedusa belongs to Italy and is the largest of the Pelagie Islands, situated 205 km from Sicily and 113 km from Tunisia. It consists of a flat limestone platform which culminates, at the northern end, in a series of dramatic cliffs. The island is surrounded by a spectacular seascape, making it a paradise for snorkelers and divers.
The only city on Lampedusa, develops around the main Roma street, where there are a cluster of shops and cafés with outdoor tables, and live music or entertainment in Summer. Most other attractions are found along the coastline, including secluded bays and grottos, the Caretta-Caretta turtles and the Capo Grecale lighthouse.
Things to See & Do
* Albero del Sole (The Sun Tree)
* Bay of the Isola dei Conigli
* Caretta-Caretta turtles
* Capo Grecale lighthouse
* Grotta del Teschio (the Skull Grotto)
General information
Cruise Season – Feb to Dec
Currency - Euro (€)
Language – Italian
Land Area – 25.4 km²
Population – 6,100
Electricity – 2 round pins European style
Time - GMT/UTC + one hour
International Country Telephone Code – 39
Port Location – The port is located at the city of Lampedusa.
Travel Links –The simplest way to reach Lampedusa is by plane, it being well-served by connections from Palermo and, in the summer months, by directs flights from Milan, Bergamo, Rome, Venice and Verona. A ferry service is also available from Agrigento. Since this arrives late at night, tourists may encounter problems unless they have or hire a vehicle.