PalermoByHeart

PalermoByHeart

Island of Ustica

Photo: Accurimbono, CC BY-SA 4.0

Volcanic island in the Tyrrhenian Sea, reachable from Palermo only by sea or helicopter; Liberty Lines also lists links from Trapani. It hosts the Ustica Island Marine Protected Area.

Recommended for 7 days or more (in summer)

Works as a day trip only if the hydrofoil timetable allows it: check the operator's site.

What to see

  • Centro storico e murales: The village with its colourful murals.
  • Torre di Santa Maria e Rocca di Punta Falconiera: Two historic sites listed among the island's main sights.

Getting there

Only partly reachable by public transport

Sea link from Palermo with Liberty Lines (hydrofoil, 1h30). Runs and days vary: check the official timetable. Summer 2026/2027 timetable not verified.

By car

A car is not needed to reach the island: departure is from Palermo port. Car boarding not verified.

When to go

Not verified from an official source; swimming makes summer preferable.

Rules and costs

  • Palermo-Ustica timetable from 1 Oct 2026: 1h30 crossing; some runs only on certain days; times subject to change.
  • Getting to Palermo port: bus stops at Piazza Politeama about 1 km away.

Tips

  • Check the Liberty Lines site for times and running days before planning a day trip.

Where a detail could not be found on an official source we do not include it: always check times and fares on the official site before you go.

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