Lampedusa
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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
Weather
See Italy.
Passages
See Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages.
Islands
Communication
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Berthing
Ports
Lampedusa Port
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Cala Guitgia
Amenities
| Facilities | |
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| Water | N/A (Not Available) |
| Electricity | N/A |
| Toilets | ? |
| Showers | ? |
| Laundry | ? |
| Garbage | There are bins around the harbors and in several anchorages |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | From fuel stations, you will have to carry jerry cans |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | None |
| Services | |
| Repairs | N/A |
| Internet | ? |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
Few modest stores in the village.
Eating out
Good sea food in several restaurants.
Transportation
There are daily ferries and flights (in the summer) to Sicily.
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.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Lampedusa at the Wikipedia
- Pelagie Islands at the Wikivoyage
- Lampedusa
References
See Italy.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Lampedusa and this page's details validated:
- May 2001 --Istioploos
Travels with S/Y Thetis 14:28, 15 July 2008 (MDT)
- June 2016 -- Stephane & Veronique
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