Isola di Ustica Travel Guide

  Harbour of Ustica
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      Harbour of Ustica
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  • DM Leonardo
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  • Ustica harbour
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Fast boat from Palermo
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View upon arrival in the harbour

There are regular boats several times a day from Palermo to Ustica. The journey takes a bit more than an hour. It is well worth the escape, and enables a combination of visiting Sicily and relaxing away from the crowds (+diving).

Written Jan 9, 2003

Related to:
 Budget Travel
 Diving and Snorkeling
 Archeology

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Just ask for Leonardo
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DM Leonardo

This dive operator had a very friendly family feel, and I was fortunate enough to go just with DM Leonardo. He has the great Italian personality to go with his knowledge of the local sites.

Written Mar 8, 2003

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 Diving and Snorkeling
 Backpacking

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Early Christian tombs
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Early Christian tombs

Favorite thing: Up on the hill from Ustica village, one has the opportunity to see how long the island has been occupied. Some early Christian tombs were carved out of the rock, and make for a good excuse to have a nice and steep walk, away from the slight bustle of the village center.

Written Mar 8, 2003

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 Archeology
 Backpacking
 Historical Travel

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Walk up to catch the harbour view
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Ustica's harbour

Favorite thing: If you come to Ustica, you will surely end up climbing into the village for food an accommodation. Don't miss the great views of the harbour from a nice walk to the ancient Christian sites up the hill.

Written Mar 8, 2003

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 Backpacking
 Hiking and Walking

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Relax with the enjoyable pace of life here
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Ustica harbour

Favorite thing: The owner of the dive club and the dive master row back from the zodiac after another great day out.

Written Mar 8, 2003

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 Diving and Snorkeling

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