Island of Ustica

 
Communications

Car ferry and hydrofoils to and from Palermo.

Events

Mural Painting Competition in summer; International Subaqua Sports Show (end of July).

Location and importance

Ustica, 36 nautical miles from Palermo and 8.6sq.km/3.3sq.mi in area, is a former volcanic island which, geologically-speaking, forms part of the Aeolian Islands.

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Its appearance is characterized by the black lava stone and green vegetation. Steep rocky coasts and beautiful bays surround the oval-shaped island and its highest point is Monte Guardia dei Turchi (238m/780ft). Although much of Ustica is covered in volcanic detritus vines and fruit are also cultivated. Apart from agriculture the people earn their living from fishing and now tourism.

History

The settlement remains at Colombaia date from pre-historic times, while the graves dug out from the volcanic rock at Falconiera on the east coast are from the Phoenician period.

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