Rating: 8,2/10 (843 votes) Ustica Island is known among tourists as the capital of scuba diving, it is also an excellent beach resort. The island has a volcanic origin, due to this coastal the Ustica line consists of stunningly beautiful cliffs, gorges and grottoes. There are many diving schools on the island where you can hire an experienced instructor. Throughout its long history, the island has been both a haven for pirates and a colony for keeping criminals. In the 60s of the last century, the tourist opportunities of Ustica were discovered by divers. In the Odyssey; Homer's island is described as the home of Polyphemus – Cyclops, which Odysseus took out of his eye. We also recommend reading Magic castle in Italy, Sicily resort Topic: Ustica island in Italy, Sicily resort. |