Lampedusa
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Lampedusa
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| 35°29.9′N, 12°36.4′E |
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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 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.
Details?
Check-in facilities (Customs and Immigration)
None.
Ports and Popular Stops
Ports
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).
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
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
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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:
- May 2001 --Istioploos 14:28, 15 July 2008 (MDT)
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