Known as the "Black Pearl of thel Mediterranean Sea ", owing to its lavic cliffs, Ustica is situated on the north sea of Palermo , and far about 67 km from it.
It is one of the more ancient vulcanic isles and it is rich of mortices with wonderfull caves. This caves often are reacheable only from the sea.
The ancients called this island Ustica, word similar to the word Ustum that mean Burnt.
Some studioses think that Ustica is the ancient Eèa Island, where the witch Circe lived, who turned the island's visitors into animals.
Cala S. Maria in Ustica, was an important commercial port for greek, phoenician and romans.
This island is ideal for who wants to spend an holiday with relax and sea, but also for who want visit and know cultural and eno-gastronomic aspects