There is a ferry connection from the port of the Italian island of Ustica to the island of Sicily. The Ustica - Palermo route is offered up to 3 times a day by the shipping companies Liberty Lines and Siremar. The journey time is between 1.30 hours and 3 hours, depending on the shipping company.
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Route map: Ferries to Ustica
2 Sailings Daily
1 h 30 minUstica Port Information
The volcanic island of Ustica is located in the Tyrrhenian Sea and belongs to the autonomous province of Sicily. Literary experts assume that it was already mentioned in Homer's Odyssey. Since the Bronze Age, the island has been inhabited by Greeks, Romans and Saracens, among others. Various excavation sites are open to visitors. Visitors can reach the island by ferry from Palermo. The landscape is characterized by volcanic rock, historic Roman ruins and a multitude of caves. The Secca della Colombara shipwreck is particularly famous. The main source of income for the inhabitants is agriculture. Beluga lentils, which are used in a variety of local dishes, are a particular specialty.
