Pelagie Islands Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Pelagie Islands
The Pelagie Islands are a protected area within the boundaries of the province of Agrigento (Italian:Area Marina Protetta Isola Pelagie). The total area covers 4,136 hectares on three islands:Lampedusa,LinosaandLampione, which are geographically closer toAfricathan to Sicily. Lampedusa is the largest of the three islands with a population of 6,000, while only 400 people live on Linosa and Lampione is uninhabited. The highest point of the three islands is in Linosa; it has volcanic origins and is accordingly named🌍Monte Vulcano(186 m). The name "Pelagie Archipelago" (in Greek 'Pelaghiè', or 'Islands of the high seas'), betrays its origins of a Greek Mediterranean island. Phoenicians, Saracens, Romans and Greeks all presumably used the islands as landing places for Mediterranean crossings i
Where to Eat in Pelagie Islands
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴La Risacca
- 🍴Mascari Anna
Where to Stay in Pelagie Islands
- 🏨Hotel Le Pelagie
- 🏨Hotel Luagos Club
- 🏨La Roccia
- 🏨Residencia La Posta
Pelagie Islands Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 8 sections including: