Lampedusa is another beautiful Italian island which you can visit during your vacation. This amazing island is part of Pelagie archipelago and you can find it on the map between Malta and Tunisia. The island geographically is situated in Africa, but belongs to Italy. It is part of the region of Sicily, one of the most beautiful places in the world.
Lampedusa is located in the heart of the Mediterranean and the island is the favorite place of many people for perfect and amazing vacation. The sunny weather, the soft sand and the blue lagoons can easy make you relaxed and forget about the daily stress. The island is not so large. The population is about 6 000 people and during the summer season reaches about 30 000.
The life on the island is really calm and slow. You should not be surprised if you do not meet anybody on the streets during noon. It is very typical for the island, because of its close location to the Orient. The best time to visit the island is in May, June, September and October. You can find only two seasons on the island- summer and winter. The temperature in winter is about 14-15 ° C, that’s why the island is great travel destination throughout the whole year. Well, the sea will be cold and you will not be able to swim, but there are many activities which you can try during your visit.
There are many wonderful landscapes on the island which you will remember for sure. Due to the dry climate and the hilly terrain, the flora of the island is not rich enough, but you can see there many beautiful palm, citrus and olive trees. Lampedusa is well known and visited place because of its extraordinary blue lagoons. It is also famous as one of the best swimming and diving locations in Europe. You can also sail and snorkeling. The underwater world is really beautiful, so if you love to dive,then Lampedusa is the right place for you. The sandy beaches and the clear blue water will definitely make your vacation astonishing and memorable.
The rabbit island (Isola dei Conigli), which is located close to Lampedusa is another beautiful place which you can visit during your holiday. It is one of the last places on earth where you can see the large turtle Caretta caretta. The animal is protected species and it is great to see such a rare animal. You can also see many mantle fishes and dolphins. The rabbit island and Lampedusa Island are favorite destination for many entertainment stars, so do not be surprised if you see Leonardo DiCaprio drinking coffee next to you.