With an area of 8 km2 and 1,300 inhabitants, this island of volcanic origin, nicknamed the black pearl of the Mediterranean, is located 57 km from Palermo. Perched on the slopes of the Falconara hill, the white houses of Ustica, the only real village on the island, have the particularity of having their facades painted every two years, on the occasion of an event, bringing cheerfulness to this land of gray tones. The territory is criss-crossed with fields and vineyards. At the end, the cliff and the blue sea. Note that the feast of Saint Bartholomew, patron saint of the island, takes place from August 22 to 24. It is a unique opportunity to attend folkloric processions and to discover the soul of the island.Ustica is best known for the richness of its seabed: corals, sponges and fish of all colors adorn the clear waters surrounding the island. It is undoubtedly a paradise for divers, snorkelers, coves and underwater caves. Be careful, however, as part of the coastline has been classified as a natural underwater reserve and in some places it is strictly forbidden to fish, to go boating or to collect seaweed and minerals (especially off the coast of Spalmatore).

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