Lampedusa Island
Lampedusa, long and narrow and running from east to west, covers 21sq.km/8sq.mi, reaches a height of 133m/437ft at Albero Sole in the northwest, and has about 5,000 inhabitants who make a living mainly from fishing for sardines and mackerel. The coastline is rocky with many ravines and caves; the only bathing beaches with almost white sand are in the southeast.
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Vegetation is sparse, being limited to fig and locust-bean trees, fig-cacti and oleander bushes.
Small parts of the walls of ancient Lopadusa remain. Uninhabitated until the 19th century, people settled there once more in 1843.
Small parts of the walls of ancient Lopadusa remain. Uninhabitated until the 19th century, people settled there once more in 1843.
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Lampedusa, Italy
(Near Agrigento)
The chief town of Lampedusa lies on a small bay in the eastern part of the south coast; it isalmost African in character and its main feature is the pilgrimage church of the Madonna di Porto Salvo. Outside the town there are only narrow paths, so the best way to make excursions is by boat; a trip round the island takes about three hours. By this means the visitor can find some beautiful places for bathing which are also ideal for underwater fishing, such as those at Capo Ponente in the west and also on the north coast.
