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Ustica - Palermo ferry route details
Palermo ferry terminal is 66 km south of Ustica. This corresponds to a distance of 36 nautical miles.
| Ferry route: | Ustica - Palermo |
| Port of departure: |  Ustica |
| Destination port: | Palermo |
| Departures: | 35 times a week |
| Ferry companies: | Siremar Liberty Lines |
Palermo
The capital of Sicily has a historic old town and impressive architecture: countless buildings recall the moving history and reflect the influences of the Arabs, Normans and other peoples. In addition, there is the sea, beautiful beaches and lively street markets.
The ferry port of Palermo is located on the Italian island of Sicily and offers connections to the other Italian islands of Stromboli, Salina, Alicudi, Panarea, Vulcano, Lipari, Filicudi and Sardinia, as well as to the ports of Genoa, Salerno, Livorno, Civitavecchia, Naples and Ginostra on the Italian mainland. A total of 18 routes are offered here several times a day by the shipping companies Tirrenia, Liberty Lines, Grimaldi Lines, Siremar and Grandi Navi Veloci.
Ustica
The volcanic island of Ustica is located in the Tyrrhenian Sea and belongs to the Autonomous Province of Sicily. Literary experts believe 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 interested visitors. Visitors can reach the island by ferry from Palermo. The landscape is characterized by volcanic rocks, historical Roman ruins and a large number of caves. Particularly famous is the shipwreck Secca della Colombara. The main source of income for the inhabitants is agriculture. A particular specialty is beluga lentils, which are used in a variety of local dishes.
From the ferry port on the island of Ustica there is a ferry connection to the island of Sicily. The route is offered several times a day by the shipping companies Siremar and Liberty Lines. The journey time is between 1:30 hours and 2:45 hours, depending on the shipping company.
