Lampedusa, Italian island
Lampedusa has made headlines recently by the flood of immigrants who have illegally received, becoming a serious problem for the immigrants themselves and for the same area, suffering from an overpopulation problem. But what best meets the Italian island of Lampedusa is by the wonderful turquoise waters, excellent beaches where scuba diving. The island of Lampedusa (Italy) is located between Malta and Tunisia and geological concepts belong more to the African continent, being the largest of the islands pelagic.
During the summertime, the island reach various carriers of so-called low cost, while throughout the year is connected to Sicily by ferry. Lampedusa has about 5,000 inhabitants, mainly engaged in fishing, agriculture and especially tourism it receives. The island has a total area of ??20 square kilometers. The typical dishes are always associated with the sea, especially with seafood
The Mediterranean climate is mild throughout the year.
In May 1995 the nature reserve was established Lampedusa Island, in a protected area of ??particular importance as the area of ??egg-laying sea turtles and an existing area of ??observation to the study and protection of dolphins.
What to see on the island?
Its coves such as Cala Greek Galera bay, cove or beach chick of the rabbit. The island of rabbits, nature reserve, has the remains of a Roman cistern, and the shrine of Our Lady of Porto Salvo, in addition to the place where you put the turtle Caretta caretta eggs.