Lampedusa
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Lampedusa
| Coords: 35°29.9′N, 12°36.4′E Chartlet: Chartlet Gallery: Photos |
Background
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
- BA 193 Sicily: Islands in the Sicilian Channel
- NIMA 53220 Strait of Sicily-Southern Reaches
- NIMA 52170 Rass el Melah to Sfax
Radio Nets
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Details?
Ports and Popular Stops
Lampedusa has a small harbor GPS: 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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Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
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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.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel - From fuel stations, you will have to carry jerry cans
- Water - N/A
- Electricity - N/A
Laundry
Grocery Stores
- Few modest stores in the village
Eateries
- Good sea food in several restaurants
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Marine Stores & Facilities
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Repairs
Transportation
There are daily ferries and flights (in the summer) to Sicily.
References & Publications
See Italy.
Cruiser's Friends
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Forum Discussions
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External Links
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:
- May 2001 --Istioploos 14:28, 15 July 2008 (MDT)
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