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==Lampedusa==
==Lampedusa==
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|width="180px" |'''<small>Coords: {{Coord|35|29.9|N|12|36.4|E|}} <br/> Chartlet: [http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=35.49845038445354&lon=12.601738132602408&scale=400000&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=17583484&CFTOKEN=79232580&scriptfile=http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet] <br/> Gallery: [http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=35.498333&ln=12.606667&z=2&k=0&a=1&tab=2 Photos] </small>'''  
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====Overview====
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[[Image:Lampedusa_Panorama.jpg|frame|center|Lampedusa Port]]
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{{TOCleft}}The Mediterranean island of Lampedusa (Italian: ''Isola di Lampedusa''; Sicilian: ''Isula di Lampidusa'') belongs to Italy and is the largest of the Pelagie Islands, situated 111 nM (205 km) from [[Sicily]], 90 nM (167 km) from [[Malta]], and 63 nM (113 km) from [[Tunisia]]. The Lampedusa has an area of 20 km<sup>2</sup> and a population of 5,300. Its population subsists on fishing, agriculture and tourism. It is a major holding area for Africans immigrating to Europe (being that there is a Italian Military base on the Island with detention facilities).
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[[Image:Pelagie_Islands_map.png|frame|right|Pelagie Islands]]
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[[Image:Lampedusa5.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Lampedusa Island]]
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===Background===
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The Mediterranean island of Lampedusa (Italian: ''Isola di Lampedusa''; Sicilian: ''Isula di Lampidusa'') belongs to Italy and is the largest of the Pelagie Islands, situated 111 nM (205 km) from [[Sicily]], 90 nM (167 km) from [[Malta]], and 63 nM (113 km) from [[Tunisia]]. The Lampedusa has an area of 20 km<sup>2</sup> and a population of 5,300. Its population subsists on fishing, agriculture and tourism. It is a major holding area for Africans immigrating to Europe (being that there is a Italian Military base on the Island with detention facilities).
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Lampedusa is the largest part of the comune of ''Lampedusa e Linosa'' which also includes the smaller islands of Linosa and Lampione with the former being inhabited, but the latter just hosting an automatic lighthouse.
Lampedusa is the largest part of the comune of ''Lampedusa e Linosa'' which also includes the smaller islands of Linosa and Lampione with the former being inhabited, but the latter just hosting an automatic lighthouse.
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===Charts===
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==Charts==
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* BA176 Cap Bon to Ra's At Tin
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* BA193 Sicily: Islands in the Sicilian Channel
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: 176 - Cap Bon to Ra's At Tin
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: 193 - Sicily: Islands in the Sicilian Channel
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* NIMA 53220 Strait of Sicily-Southern Reaches
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* NIMA 52170 Rass el Melah to Sfax
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: 53220 - Strait of Sicily-Southern Reaches
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: 52170 - Rass el Melah to Sfax
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===Radio Nets===
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==Radio Nets==
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''.
Submit details of local radio Nets.
Submit details of local radio Nets.
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===Approach and Navigation===
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==Approach and Navigatio==
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Details?
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===Ports and Popular Stops===
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==Check-in facilities (Customs and Immigration)==
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[[Image:Italy_Lampedusa_h.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Chart of Lampedusa Harbor - [http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=35.49845038445354&lon=12.601738132602408&scale=12500&zoom=50&type=0&icon=0&width=498&height=498&searchscope=dom&CFID=17583484&CFTOKEN=79232580&scriptfile=http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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None.
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Lampedusa has a small harbor GPS: {{Coord|35|29.9|N|12|36.4|E|}} full of fishing boats and even in early May it is hard to find a place for your yacht. You may find room to go side-to on the E side of the harbor but watch the depth because it can be shallow (< 2 m).
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[[Image:Italy_Lampedusa1.jpg|thumb|200px|center|The busy Harbor of Lampedusa<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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==Ports and Popular Stops==
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[[Image:Lampedusa_Panorama.jpg|frame|center|Lampedusa Port]]
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===Routes/Passages To/From===
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[[Image:Italy_Lampedusa_h.jpg|thumb|330px|right|Chart of Lampedusa Harbor - [http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=35.49845038445354&lon=12.601738132602408&scale=12500&zoom=50&type=0&icon=0&width=498&height=498&searchscope=dom&CFID=17583484&CFTOKEN=79232580&scriptfile=http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS Chartlet]<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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[[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|35|29.9|N|12|36.4|E|}}<br />
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Lampedusa has a small harbor full of fishing boats and even in early May it is hard to find a place for your yacht. You may find room to go side-to on the E side of the harbor but watch the depth because it can be shallow (< 2 m).
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===Tourism & things to do ashore===
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[[Image:Italy_Lampedusa1.jpg|thumb|300px|right|The busy Harbor of Lampedusa]]
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[[Image:Italy_Lampedusa2.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Old Fashioned Street Venter in Lampedusa<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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There is not much to see but the village is fun to walk around. Also, one can take some lovely hikes around the island.
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===Fuel, Water, & Electricity===
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===Anchorages===
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* Fuel - From fuel stations, you will have to carry jerry cans
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* Water - N/A
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* Electricity - N/A
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===Laundry===
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==Offshore Islands==
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* [[Pantelleria]]
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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None.
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==Yacht Services and Repairs==
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None.
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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; Fuel
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==Things to do Ashore==
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====Tourism====
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[[Image:Italy_Lampedusa2.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Old Fashioned Street Venter in Lampedusa]]
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There is not much to see but the village is fun to walk around. Also, one can take some lovely hikes around the island.
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===Grocery Stores===
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====
* Few modest stores in the village
* Few modest stores in the village
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===Eateries===
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====Eateries====
* Good sea food in several restaurants
* Good sea food in several restaurants
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====Internet/WiFi====
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====Laundry====
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===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
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====Garbage Disposal====
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There are bins around the harbors and in several anchorages.
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===Transportation===
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====Transportation====
There are daily ferries and flights (in the summer) to [[Sicily]].
There are daily ferries and flights (in the summer) to [[Sicily]].
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===References & Publications===
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==Routes/Passages To/From==
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See [[Italy#References_&_Publications|Italy]].
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''See [[Aegean_to_West_Mediterranean_Passages|Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages]].''
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===Cruiser's Friends===
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==Cruiser's Friends==
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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===Forum Discussions===
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==Forum Discussions==
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)
* [http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7988 Wintering in Lampedusa?]
* [http://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=7988 Wintering in Lampedusa?]
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==External Links==
* [http://lampedusainfo.it/129-English_Version.html Lampedusa]
* [http://lampedusainfo.it/129-English_Version.html Lampedusa]
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==References & Publications==
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''See [[Italy#References_&_Publications|Italy]]''.
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===Personal Notes===
===Personal Notes===
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====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
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* May 2001 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] 14:28, 15 July 2008 (MDT)
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* May 2001 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]] 14:28, 15 July 2008 (MDT)
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Revision as of 23:43, 19 January 2012

Lampedusa

Small info.png (Click links for more information)
World icon.png
 35°29.9′N, 12°36.4′E
Photo icon.png
 Photo gallery
Chart icon.png
 Local chartlet
305pxPelagie Islands
Lampedusa5.jpgLampedusa Island
Click for larger view

Overview

Contents

The Mediterranean island of Lampedusa (Italian: Isola di Lampedusa; Sicilian: Isula di Lampidusa) belongs to Italy and is the largest of the Pelagie Islands, situated 111 nM (205 km) from Sicily, 90 nM (167 km) from Malta, and 63 nM (113 km) from Tunisia. The Lampedusa has an area of 20 km2 and a population of 5,300. Its population subsists on fishing, agriculture and tourism. It is a major holding area for Africans immigrating to Europe (being that there is a Italian Military base on the Island with detention facilities).

Lampedusa is the largest part of the comune of Lampedusa e Linosa which also includes the smaller islands of Linosa and Lampione with the former being inhabited, but the latter just hosting an automatic lighthouse.

Charts

BA
176 - Cap Bon to Ra's At Tin
193 - Sicily: Islands in the Sicilian Channel
NIMA
53220 - Strait of Sicily-Southern Reaches
52170 - Rass el Melah to Sfax

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets.

Submit details of local radio Nets.

Approach and Navigatio

Details?

Check-in facilities (Customs and Immigration)

None.

Ports and Popular Stops

Ports

Lampedusa Port
Chart of Lampedusa Harbor - Chartlet
Click for larger view

World icon.png 35°29.9′N, 12°36.4′E
Lampedusa has a small harbor full of fishing boats and even in early May it is hard to find a place for your yacht. You may find room to go side-to on the E side of the harbor but watch the depth because it can be shallow (< 2 m).

The busy Harbor of Lampedusa

Anchorages

None.

Offshore Islands

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Yacht Services and Repairs

None.

Marine Stores

None.

Repairs/Yards

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
From fuel stations, you will have to carry jerry cans
Water
N/A (Not Available)
Electricity
N/A

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Old Fashioned Street Venter in Lampedusa

There is not much to see but the village is fun to walk around. Also, one can take some lovely hikes around the island.

Grocery & Supply Stores

  • Few modest stores in the village

Eateries

  • Good sea food in several restaurants

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Laundry

?

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

There are bins around the harbors and in several anchorages.

Transportation

There are daily ferries and flights (in the summer) to Sicily.

Routes/Passages To/From

See Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

References & Publications

See Italy.


Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:


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Names: Lighthouse, Istioploos, Chiroeurope


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