The ferry crossing from Trapani to Ustica Island is temporarily unavailable by any operator connected to NetFerry online ticketing system.
The port of Trapani connects Sicily with the other regions of Italy as well as with the rest of the Mediterranean. Trapani is located at the center of the Mediterranean Sea, equidistant from the Suez Canal and the Strait of Gibraltar making it a central hub on most routes between the north south of these waters. This position makes it crucial for commercial and passenger sea transport on ferries and cruise ships. The port of Trapani generated the development of the city and was initially built by the Carthaginians who developed the surrounding houses as residences for the workers. In the follo... [More information]
Address: Via Isola Zavorra, 91100 Trapani TP
Directions: Google Map @ Trapani, port
The island of Ustica is located 52 km from Palermo and connected to the mainland Sicily by ferry or hydrofoil, there are also connections to Favignana, Naples and Trapani from the island. This tiny volcanic island is only 8.6 square kilometers and is the peak of a large submerged volcano. It is the oldest island of the Aeolian Islands. Its name, Ustica, is from the Latin ustum meaning burnt, was derived from its black volcanic rock and jagged coastline which features beautiful caves, inlets and coves. The locals mainly live off fishing and tourism, but specialized agriculture such as wine cult... [More information]