Bar dell'Amicizia

Lampedusa


Ask people where to find the best desserts in Lampedusa and they'll likely point you to the 'Bar of Friendship' – just look for the cute sign depicting two dolphin friends sharing a gelato. Yes, the gelati are good, but perhaps even better are the cannoli, filled on the spot with fresh ricotta and available as early as 5am when the doors open.


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1. Lampedusa Turtle Group

0.43 MILES

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2. Cala Guitgia

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Just across the bay from downtown Lampedusa, Cala Guitgia is surprisingly beautiful for an in-town beach, with fine white sand and calm, clear waters that…

3. Cala Pisana

0.83 MILES

Its waters sparkling in countless shades of blue, Cala Pisana is one of eastern Lampedusa's most popular coves for swimming.

4. Cala Francese

0.86 MILES

On the island's southeastern edge, this cove with clear waters and a small sandy beach is conveniently close to Lampedusa town, though the rocky bottom…

5. Cala Croce

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A short distance west of Lampedusa town, this deep cove shelters a sandy beach that gets packed with holidaymakers, loungers and umbrellas in high season.

6. Cala Madonna

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Crystal-clear turquoise waters lap this long, narrow cove west of town; the small sandy beach at the far end is a perennial draw for swimmers and…

7. Mare Morto

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Secluded up near Lampedusa's northeast corner, this rocky cove is one of the island's most tranquil getaways, with crystal-clear waters and excellent…

8. Cala Greca

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