Ustica
Latest update: 26 February 2022
Situated around seventy five kilometres to the north of Sicilian capital Palermo, the island of Ustica is a favourite destination for divers with its rich marine life and crystal clear waters.
There is one main town on the island, known simply as Ustica, and this is where the vast majority of the 1,300 permanent inhabitants live. The attractive port area has a small selection places to eat and drink, as well as a small amount of shops. |
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You can climb the paths that lead away from the port and find yourself looking down onto it, this is one of the best places to take photos and to orientate yourself with the island's layout.
Before I visited Ustica I'd read that you can easily walk from one end to the other but I found that to be a little over-ambitious. If you have an unlimited amount of time, are extremely fit and it's a cool day then walking could be an option but to really explore properly I would recommend hiring a bicycle or a scooter, both of which are easy enough to organise once you're there.
The best way to reach the island is via hydrofoil from Palermo, a journey of an hour and a half. There are also maritime connections with Trapani or Naples but with longer journey times.
Before I visited Ustica I'd read that you can easily walk from one end to the other but I found that to be a little over-ambitious. If you have an unlimited amount of time, are extremely fit and it's a cool day then walking could be an option but to really explore properly I would recommend hiring a bicycle or a scooter, both of which are easy enough to organise once you're there.
The best way to reach the island is via hydrofoil from Palermo, a journey of an hour and a half. There are also maritime connections with Trapani or Naples but with longer journey times.
Province: Metropolitan City of Palermo
Region: Sicily Population: 1,318 Size: 8.24 km² Highlights: Diving Recommended accommodation: Hotel Clelia |
Arrival port: Ustica
Journey time from Sicilian mainland: 1 hour 30 minutes Distance from nearest Sicilian mainland port: 76 km |
Arrive by: Ferry, hydrofoil
Arrive from: Palermo, Trapani, Naples Best airport: Palermo Airport |
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