Lampedusa

The town of Lampedusa (about 5000 inhabitants) is located about 2 km South-East of the observation site. A power plant is close to town. A small airport is located on the Southern side of the island. There are routinely 5-6 daily flights; they become about 15 in summer weekend days. Small ships (fishermen, tourists) are present in Lampedusa; two daily ships from Sicily reach Lampedusa.