Pelagie Islands

The southernmost archipelago of Italy, halfway between Sicily and the coasts of North Africa. The geographical data is enough to explain the success of Lampedusa and Linosa. In fact, tourist advertising has had an easy game in describing these islands as exotic destinations, ideal places not only for a holiday dedicated to the sea and relaxation but also to satisfy the perennial search for an elsewhere with respect to the habits and style of life of the western world.

However, the opposite also happens: those habits and lifestyles represent a very strong ambition for many Africans. An ambition that, for the geographical data outlined above, passes first and foremostfor the landing in Lampedusa and, to a lesser extent, Linosa.

In Lampedusa there is a monument, the "Gate of Europe", which recalls the story of the migrants. The work, created by the artist Mimmo Paladino, intends to pass on to future memory the sacrifice of hundreds of thousands of women, men and children and has also quickly become a point of tourist interest. 

One more reason - in addition to the sea, the beaches (on all the Isola dei Conigli ), the rocky coves, the excursions and the gastronomy - to visit the wonderful Pelagie Islands.