Porto Empedocle Lampedusa Ferry

The Porto Empedocle Lampedusa ferry route connects Sicily with Pelagie Islands and is currently operated by 2 ferry companies. The Liberty Lines Fast Ferries service runs up to 5 times per week with a sailing duration of around 4 hours 15 minutes While the Siremar service runs up to 6 times per week with a duration from 10 hours 15 minutes.

So that’s a combined 11 sailings on offer per week on the Porto Empedocle Lampedusa route between Sicily and Pelagie Islands. Compare now and get the best fare at the time that you want to travel.

Porto Empedocle Guide

Porto Empedocle Ferry Port

Situated on the strait of Sicily, Porto Empedocle is a town and commune belonging to Italy. The ferry routes departing the port are to neighbouring islands off the south west coast of Italy, lasting between three and ten hours.

What is there to do in Porto Empedocle?

A sleepy town that revolves around the ancient harbour, it’s easy to spend a few days in Porto Empedocle just basking in the tranquillity. Whilst Italy, and more specifically Sicily, have adapted its infrastructure and environment to adhere to the relentless demand of modern tourism, Porto Empedocle seems proud of its rich heritage and simple, traditional architecture. Beautiful religious monuments line the town centre; the Mother Church and the Carlo V Tower combine a myriad of ethnicities and cultures in their structural design. After a day perusing the sights, the coastline is decorated with beautiful beaches that are ideal for whiling away a few hours under the Mediterranean sun. Even in the height of summer the beaches remain relatively untouched – mass tourism has yet to infiltrate Porto Empedocle which holds much of its appeal. After a day of sunbathing and exploring the shoreline, a few fine quality restaurants are dotted about, serving delicious seafood fresh from the waters.

How do you get around Porto Empedocle?

It is more than possible to cover the entirety of Porto Empedocle by foot, which is a pleasant option when considering the idyllic surroundings.

Lampedusa Guide

Lampedusa Ferry Port

Located just off the southern coast of Sicily, Lampedusa is Italy’s southernmost island, laying right at the heart of the Mediterranean Sea. There are weekly sailings to Linosa, a small island neighbouring Sicily, and Porto Empedocle, an Italian coastal resort laying on the south west coast of Sicily. Famous for its glorious beaches and scorching sun, Lampedusa has become a hotbed of tourism, with visitors typically from Western Europe heading there for their summer holiday. The most famous attraction on Lampedusa is Rabbit Island, dubbed by respected blog website Huffington Post as the best beach in the world. Ironically, there are no rabbits on the island, however, the beach is famous for the loggerhead sea turtles that frequent the waters and can even be seen by non-swimmers. Nature and animal lovers will also be delighted to know that whales and dolphins can be spotted from the cliffs of the island; there are spots specifically designed for whale spotters to sit and spend an afternoon. Away from the beaches and sea life, the Lampedusa Cross is a must see when visiting the island. Remarkably, the cross is made from pieces of a shipwrecked boat that crashed off the coast of Lampedusa in 2013. The cross was designed to symbolise the lost lives of the refugees, but also a reminder that inhabitants of the island helped save the lives of 155 people on the ship. Many choose to get around the island by hiring a moped, creating a quick and easy way to explore. Alternatively, there are taxis available to transport passengers to and from the ferry terminal.