Lampedusa - Beaches Cala Pulcino Cala Pulcino is very close to the renowned Rabbit Island, from which it borrows the beauty of its waters. It is characterized by the beauty of the caves accessible by boat and small ravines where you can observe the different marine species.
Lampedusa - Beaches Spiaggia dei Conigli The famous beach of Rabbits looks like a long stretch of fine sand and clear blue sea. Given the unspoiled beauty of the land is necessary to reach the beach by a small walking path, consisting of paths rich in wildlife, after traveling for about 6 km the road that leads to the town of Cape West. From there you can see all the beauty of the splendid island. Being a protected land area has no specific equipment. It is, in fact, decided to leave intact the beautiful scenery offered to tourists.
Lampedusa - Beaches Cala Francese It is located along the road leading to the airport island. Frenchman's Cove (Cala Francese in italian) is a beach famous for its charming and romantic character, tied to a legend that evokes fertility to couples who come here. The different ravines scoliosis offer the opportunity to explore the seabed consists of a large variety of fish and shellfish.
Lampedusa - Natural Areas Capo Grecale A descent is rather difficult to Cape Grecale, located North-East of the island. We will admire the flora and fauna . On the saddle of rock you will see the prairie, while in the more shade the croakers.
Lampedusa - Lighthouses and observation points Capo Ponente The Lighthouse of Lampedusa, which is to Capo Ponente, is taken as a reference point for sailors.
Lampedusa - Natural Areas Taccio Vecchio Staying in the northern part of the island, you can practice the immersion of Taccio Vecchio, a place defined by the sub truly magical. In this area, the bottom gets to be up to 8 meters deep. It is rich in fish, especially species of the colorful parrot. The more experienced, they can enter the tunnel into which the light creates the fabulous games mingling with the blue of the sea. Among the rocks, it is not uncommon to find the hermit crab Bernard and the mullet.
Lampedusa - Natural Areas Cala Calandra o Mare Morto To the east of the island of Lampedusa you can relax in one of the many coves thet you can find there. Among these we suggest Cala Calandra, also called "the Dead Sea". The latter nickname is due to the fact that it is sheltered from the winds, especially the mistral, which blows often on the island. On this beach, not sandy but rocky, you can enter the caves, or simply hire sunbeds and umbrellas.
Lampedusa - Natural Areas Punta Parrino The island of Lampedusa is protected from the wind by Punta Parrino. Here you can swim in stretches of Posidonia Oceanica being careful to the sea current. There are so many fish species that you may encounter.
Lampedusa - Monuments Madonna del mare A few feet below the surface of the sea, near the rock visible from the island of Rabbits, you can admire the Madonna del Mare. It is a life-size statue that was donated to Lampedusa by a photographer who was saved while he was diving. Here you can dive even at night. The show is guaranteed.
Lampedusa - Natural Areas Le Corna The more daring can try their hand at downhill Le Corna where it goes down to -45 meters and where groupers are the masters without being frightened by the presence of divers.
Lampedusa - Natural Areas Scoglio del Sacramento Among the most beautiful island rocks figure the Scoglio del Sacramento. Nearby you can see the stack and below it the cave that takes the same name. The bay where the rock is located is called the Madonna because there is a limestone formation that recalls.
Lampedusa - Natural Areas Scoglio della Vela A rock to see is called the Vela. It is located in the highest point of the island. If you visit the island by land you will find yourself in an area characterized by a small round building which encloses a wooden crucifix. Beyond the low stone wall, you can see the stack called the Vela and the cliffs that drop to the sea. The rock of the sail is considered as the stack for excellence in Lampedusa due to its beauty and suggestiveness, especially at sunset.
Lampedusa - Viewpoints Punta Alaimo To the north coast of Lampedusa is characterized by rather different with jagged peaks. Among these Punta Alaimo that stands as a symbol of a coastline characterized by almost untouched and wild nature. Along with it you can also find Cala Ruperta and Punta Taccio Vecchio. Some caves and coves can only be reached by swimming.
Lampedusa - Churches and places of worship Santuario della Madonna di Porto Salvo From the undisputed beauty is the shrine of Our Lady of Porto Salvo (patron saint and protector of the island), a small building that has its origins in a past not well defined but still around 1202. It is considered a beautiful flower garden. At this shrine is linked to the most important festival of the island which is held in September.
Lampedusa - Natural Areas Punta Cappellone Going to the northern part of the island of Lampedusa, along terraces and bottoms, you get to Punta Cappellone. In this spectacular jump, you can do several meetings: tuna, kingfish, moray eels, snappers, groupers and lobsters as well as salpe colored swim in droves. If you push on the rocks resting on the sand, in the most shade you can see the huts of croakers and musdee.
Lampedusa - Beaches Cala Galera Cala Galera is accessible on foot or by scooter along a path. Within this area you can see a perfect combination of pristine vegetation with remains of old military buildings. Also, you will be fascinated by the beauty of the different wells of water source that will peek out.
Lampedusa - Beaches Cala Tabaccara To the west of the Isle of Rabbits (Isola dei Conigli in Italian) and located in the Punta Pruvulina is Cala Tabaccara. The beach is characterized by a calm sea and clear, you can easily walk to paying attention to the steep slopes leading to it.
Lampedusa - Beaches Cala Maluk Very close to the airport, in the eastern part of the island. The cove is formed of rocks prevalentamente much to have been used for a long time for the treatment of sponges, body, part of the marine habitat of the area.
Lampedusa - Beaches Cala Pisana Cala Pisana is characterized by a small rocky waterfront to use as a launching pad for diving. The bay, only 10 meters, is located east of the island.
Lampedusa - Beaches Baia del Sole It’s situated in Cala Croce. The uniqueness of the place is a fantastic natural swimming pool with sunbeds and umbrellas. For those who want to relax and at the same time, swimming in a fascinating glimpse of the island.
Lampedusa - Beaches Cala Madonna This beautiful glimpse of the sea is a great place for fishing enthusiasts. The set, consisting of a cane, is characterized by its crystal clear sea. In these beautiful waters will be possible to observe different marine species that inhabit the area and be fascinated.
Lampedusa - Beaches Cala Croce Located east of Guitgia Beach, is characterized by the presence of two different coves of fine white beach. At this point of the island you can swim in a calm sea sheltered from the winds. The area is characterized by the presence of beautiful stalls near the sea.
Lampedusa - Beaches Cala Guitgia It's the greatest of all the coves in the area and is easily accessible thanks to its positioning within the town. For tourists who reach the island by boat is the first cove where you can enjoy their beauty thanks to the fact that comes close to the harbor bay. The cove has initial low rocky shores that end with a long stretch of fine sand.
Lampedusa - Natural Areas Le Grottacce The Grottacce are famous and unique in the world because of their natural cavities but they are not proper caves. The West is 7 meters deep with a cavity submerged 17; Eastern Eurasia, however, is a circular open air.
Lampedusa - Beaches Tartaruga Caretta Caretta What makes famous the beach "I conigli" is the spawning of sea turtles "Caretta Caretta". During the month of June they usually lay their eggs along the shores of the sea waiting for their hatching, usually after about sixty days. This species is protected and shelter in this place as it is considered one of the few areas not yet affected by exasperated tourist trade.