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Prov.: Palermo Classe/Categ.: 4/II Tip.: Comm/Tur Area: Tirreno |
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L'unico approdo č ubicato presso cala Santa Maria (vedi cartina) |
Ustica lsland situated 52 km north of Capo Gallo and linked to Palermo by regular ferry and hydrofoil service, Ustica is a delightfully picturesque little coastal town and holiday resort which shares its name with the island it self and the overlooks Santa Maria Bay and the small harbour. Once inhabited by Phoenicians, the Greeks named it Osteodes(ossuary), in memory of 6000 Carthaginians left to die of hunger there. The Romans took it and renamed it Ustica (ustum, burnt) for its black rock, but the island was also ruied by the Saracens, Normans and again by the Saracens (till the 18th century) when it was occupied by the Bourbons. This turtleshaped piece of land has volcanic origins and Monte Guardia dei Turchi (238 m) is its highest point. Dark petrified lava, mantiing part of Ustica and meriting it the name of "the black pearl of the Mediterranean",gives the island a wild appearance. Clear fish rich waters and beautiful sea beds make it a favourite haunt of underwater sports enthusiasts. The little town lies up tuff Falconara Hill and some picturesque houses are decorated with murals painted by famous contemporay artists. A late-antiquity necropolis with various burial chambers has been founcl here. The Santa Maria Tower is now the underwater archeology museum and houses many objects founcl during exploration of ancient wrecks and of the submerged city of Osteodes, a mile west of the island. Of the many Ustica excursions possibile we suggest visitors te sail round Ustica and see the beautiful caves such as Azzurra, Pastiza, Barche, Segreta and Verde. Te safeguard the environment, the Marine Nature Reserve of Ustica was set up in the town of Spalmatore: within it sboundaries,fishing,boating and mining have been banned. |