Holiday in Lampedusa

What makes Lampedusa special as a destination?

Lampedusa is Italy's southernmost point — geographically closer to Tunisia than to Sicily and home to a beach that is regularly voted the most beautiful in Europe. The Isola dei Conigli (Rabbit Island) with its offshore sandbank and crystal-clear, Caribbean turquoise water is the reason why travelers make the long journey. The Spiaggia dei Conigli is not only breathtakingly beautiful but also one of the most important nesting sites for the loggerhead turtle in the Mediterranean. Between June and August, the turtles dig their nests in the sand at night — a conservation project monitors the nests and organizes observations for visitors. Lampedusa itself is barren and wind-swept: flat, rocky terrain with low shrubbery that resembles North Africa more than Europe. However, the southern coast offers spectacular coves with crystal-clear water — Cala Pulcino, Cala Croce, and Cala Madonna are snorkeling paradises with an underwater world that is unmatched in the central Mediterranean. Via Roma, the main street of the town, comes alive in the evenings: fish restaurants, gelaterias, and the relaxed atmosphere of a small island community that has preserved its character despite media attention. The sunsets over the open Mediterranean towards Africa are of an intensity that one does not forget easily.