The Island of Lampedusa

Island in the Mediterranean Sea

Located near Sicily & Tunisia

The distance between Sicily and Lampedusa is 270 km.

Distance between Tunisia and Lampedusa is 332.95 km.

The Best way to travel to Lampedusa is by an airplane or by boat.

Lampedusa is one of the Pelagie Islands, in the Mediterranean Sea, southern Italy. It’s known for its beaches, including the Spiaggia dei Conigli, with shallow waters and colorful marine life. It faces the Area Marina Protetta Isole Pelagie, on the south coast, and is an egg-laying site for marine turtles. Farther east, the smaller Cala Greca is a sheltered beach.

Dolphins inhabit the waters around the island.

There are 4 Beautiful Beaches on the Island.

Lampedusa is known for their white sand beaches and clear turquoise waters


Cala Pulcino:

Tranquil cove known for its rugged landscape, clear waters & scenic nature trails

Cala Greca:

Cozy inlet beach featuring a small shoreline for basking & clear waters

for swimmers & snorkelers.

Cala Croce:

Bustling beach in a cove featuring clear-blue water, sloped sand

& access to chairs & umbrellas

Cala Guitgia:

Small sandy island beach in a bay backed by hotel buildings

with umbrellas & sun loungers

And not to be missed Spiaggia dei Conigli (Rabbit Island)


What else is there to do?

Scuba Diving, Nature Walks, Gastronomy and more beaches

For more information one Scuba Diving visit: https://www.mobydiving.it/en/

If you enjoy Nature Walks the Nature walks you will want to visit Riserva naturale orientata Isola di Lampedusa

With a wide range of accommodations to choose from there is something for everyone’s budget,

Average weather in the winter: 16 -18 c

Spring to Autumn: 25 – 30 c

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Flavors of Lampedusa, Italy

Zucca Rossa in Agrodolce (Sweet and Sour Pumpkin)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound sugar pumpkin or acorn squash
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely sliced
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped mint

Directions

Cut the squash in half and remove the seeds. Cut the flesh lengthwise into wedges, each about the length of your hand from fingertip to wrist. Remove the rind. In a large skillet, heat enough olive oil to cover the bottom of the pan over medium heat. Add the pumpkin wedges. Cook until soft and deep golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes. Turn the wedges over and add the garlic. Drizzle the pumpkin first with the honey and then with the vinegar over the pumpkin, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook until the liquids reduce to a glaze, turning the pumpkin pieces, if necessary. Add mint and transfer pumpkin wedges to a platter and drizzle pan juices on top. Serve room temperature or hot.

For more recipes visit: https://jovinacooksitalian.com/2014/09/12/italian-treasures-lampedusa-sicilia/