Activity guide
Things to do in Lampedusa
Island boat tours, snorkeling in the coves, sea turtles and sunsets: everything you can do in Lampedusa, with a dedicated guide for each activity and tours you can book online.
The unmissable ones
Things to do in Lampedusa: The unmissable ones
The six things nobody skips. Each one has its own guide, with the practical details.
All activities, by type
On the water
Excursions →
Boat excursions in Lampedusa: island tour, coves reachable only by sea, caves, snorkeling and trips to Linosa. How to choose and book.
Snorkeling →
Where to snorkel in Lampedusa: Cala Creta, Mare Morto, Cala Pisana and Cala Francese from shore; Tabaccara and the north coast by boat. Marine Protected Area rules.
Rabbit Island →
Rabbit Island and Rabbit Beach: a protected area, nesting of the Caretta caretta turtles, access rules and how to get there.
Beaches →
The beaches of Lampedusa cove by cove: Guitgia, Cala Croce, Cala Madonna, Cala Creta, Mare Morto and the coves you can only see from the sea. With a fact sheet for each.
Nature and landscape
Sea turtles →
Nesting and hatching calendar of the loggerhead turtle in Lampedusa, the rescue centre, beach rules and how to see them at sea without disturbing them.
Sunsets →
Where to watch the sunset in Lampedusa: Capo Ponente, Albero Sole, the Porta d'Europa and from the sea. Plus sunrise at the Capo Grecale lighthouse. Timings and access.
Beaches by wind →
In Lampedusa the wind picks your beach. Cove-by-cove table: where to go with the mistral, where with the sirocco, and how to read the forecast.
Culture and food
Culture and landmarks →
The Porta d'Europa, the Madonna di Porto Salvo sanctuary, the Pelagie Museum, the dammusi and the O'Scià festival: the Lampedusa of history and memory beyond its beaches.
Where to eat →
Where to eat in Lampedusa: super-fresh fish, Sicilian and North-African cuisine, street food and the island's typical dishes.
How much time do you have?
The day-by-day plan changes a lot depending on whether you stay a weekend or a full week.
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Excursions · Lampedusa
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Plan the rest of your trip
The practical guides to reach the island, get around, sleep and eat.
Frequently asked questions about things to do in Lampedusa
What is the one thing you must do in Lampedusa?
The island boat tour: it is the only way to see coves and caves reachable only from the sea, with swimming stops and usually lunch on board. Right after it comes Rabbit Beach, reached on foot from the road with a walk down of about fifteen minutes.
How many days do you need to see Lampedusa?
Three days are enough for the essentials: Rabbit Beach, a boat tour and a sunset. With five days you add snorkeling, the quieter coves and the cultural side; with a week you can follow the wind and pick the right beach every day.
What can you do in Lampedusa when it is windy?
The island has coasts exposed to different winds: when one side is choppy, the other stays calm. The beaches and wind guide tells you which beach to choose based on the wind direction of the day.
Can you see the sea turtles in Lampedusa?
Yes. The sea turtle rescue centre can be visited by appointment, and Rabbit Beach is a nesting site for the Caretta caretta: in summer the nesting areas are fenced off and watched over by volunteers.
What is there to do in Lampedusa when it rains or the sea is rough?
Those are the right days for the inland side: the Pelagie Museum, the Madonna di Porto Salvo sanctuary, the Porta d'Europa and a walk among the dammusi, or simply moving to the sheltered side of the island.
Can activities be booked in advance?
Yes, and in high season it is worth it: the most popular boat tours fill up days ahead. The experiences on this page are booked online with instant confirmation.