Isola di Lampedusa

Information

For information on the protected area, contact the reserve office:
via Vittorio Emanuele 25
92031 Lampedusa (AG)
tel 0922.971611

e-mail: lampedusa@legambienteriserve.it

Access to Rabbit Beach – 2025

In implementation of the Decree of the Regional Councilor for Territory and Environment no. 508/2015, of the Authorization of the Regional Councilor for Territory and Environment prot. 31859/2025, of the Determination of the Management Body no. 1/rn/lam/2025

Due to its small size and the presence of areas at risk of hydrogeological hazards, Rabbit Beach can accommodate a limited number of people.

Therefore, in order to protect the environment and the sea turtle breeding site, ensure a respectful experience of use and improve the offer of services, from 9 June to 12 October 2025 access to the beach will be limited and in two shifts (morning 8.30-13.30, afternoon 14.30-19.30), for a maximum number of 550 people per shift, of which 415 can be booked online.

From the second half of May, visits can be booked for the period 9 June – 2 August.

From the first week of July, visits can be booked for the period 3 August – 12 October.

Online booking and beach access methods:

• It is possible to book for only one shift per day (8.30-13.30 or 14.30-19.30).
• Each booking can include a maximum of 2 people.
• It is possible to book only once a week (the week runs from Sunday to Saturday).
• At the end of each shift (1.30 pm for the morning and 7.30 pm for the afternoon) visitors present on the beach must leave the premises and exit the Reserve.
• Those who have booked online must access the Reserve by 9.30 am for the morning shift and by 3.30 pm for the afternoon shift, under penalty of forfeiture of the reservation.
• In addition to the bookable places, an additional 100 places are available per shift via an entry list, by going directly to the Reserve entrance from 8.30 am for the morning shift and from 2.30 pm for the afternoon shift.
• Children up to 6 years of age and people with disabilities who use the sea escort service of the Marine Protected Area will be able to access without a reservation.
• 35 places per shift, without the need for a reservation, are intended for residents of the Municipality of Lampedusa and Linosa and similar (domiciled for work reasons).

You should also know that:

• You can reach the Spiaggia dei Conigli by walking along a path of about 800 meters: wear footwear suitable for walking on rocky and slippery surfaces (no flip-flops, heels, wedges or similar).
• Access is not recommended for people with mobility and/or balance difficulties, heart or respiratory problems, asthmatics or at risk of allergies (due to pollen and/or insect bites).
• There are no lifeguard services, medical assistance, refreshment points, toilets or water points in the Nature Reserve.

Good rules for using the beaches in the “Isola di Lampedusa” Nature Reserve

The beaches within the “Isola di Lampedusa” Nature Reserve are not bathing establishments but natural environments of exceptional environmental value. To ensure proper use, the following rules of conduct must be respected:

1. Respect the times of use. At the end of each time slot (1:30 p.m. in the morning and 7:30 p.m. in the afternoon), visitors on the beach must leave the area and exit the Reserve.
2. Remain in the portion of the beach where use is permitted. Do not occupy the prohibited areas marked off by fences and signs.
3. Keep quiet out of respect for nature and other visitors; the use of sound equipment (except with headphones), playing football or rackets or similar, or making noise are not permitted.
4. It is not permitted to use chairs, deckchairs, sun loungers, awnings, inflatables and similar on the beach. Only the use of beach umbrellas and beach towels is permitted.
5. Dogs are not permitted because they can cause damage to wildlife; guide dogs for the blind are excluded.
6. Smoking is not permitted on the beach.
7. Fishing and the introduction of any type of weapon or equipment for capture (underwater guns, nets, etc.) are prohibited.
8. The use of drones is not permitted.
9. Access by bicycle is not permitted.
10. In some areas, classified as dangerous due to the risk of falling rocks, any prohibitions and behavioral rules indicated in the warning signs present in the places must be respected.

Respect the Reserve Regulations, the Regulations and the Decalogue for Use, available on the web page

https://www.legambienteriserve.it/isola-di-lampedusa/norme-fruizione/

For information and assistance with bookings: info@prenotazionespiaggiaconigli.it

Nature excursions

Inside the Reserve it is possible to follow some trails to visit the coast and valleys and to observe the flora and fauna. Very impressive is the path that starts from Cala Stretta, runs along a stretch of coast, and then overlooks the fascinating Cala Galera Valley, where the remnant aspects of the Maquis shrub-land and some exceptional centuries-old specimens of Juniper and Carob tree are preserved.

On the west coast of the reserve, the path that follows the forest tracks above the crests of the Profondo and Acqua Valleys, is full of sensational panoramic spots.

This path crosses the plateau of Contrada Sanguedolce, where works for the recovery of the maquis shrub-land, started by the ‘Forest Company of the Sicilian Region, are visible. Finally, one can admire the delightful view overlooking the Tabaccara Cave along the route that connects sections of old paths with some military tracks, opened during WWII.

Information on the use of the nature reserve

1. In the Nature Reserve “Isola di Lampedusa” excursions are only permitted along the marked trails.
2. Inside the Nature Reserve, including beaches, there are no medical assistance, lifeguards on duty, refreshment areas, restrooms, and water points.
3. Considering the peculiarities and difficulties of the routes (length, gradient, and uneven ground surface), excursions are strongly not recommended for people with walking difficulties and / or balance disorder, heart and / or respiratory problems.
4. Since it is a protected natural area, there may be animals or plants with potential allergenic factors: the visit is therefore not recommended to people with asthma or allergies to pollen, insect bites, etc.
5. In some areas, classified as dangerous due to the risk of falling rocks, all prohibitions and behavior rules must be respected as indicated by local warning posts.

 

Visiting the Reserve implies acceptance of the risks deriving from natural dangers of the places, including falling rocks. The managing body declines all responsibilities in case of accidents, injuries deriving from not following the nature reserve rules or the indications provided for its use.

How to get there

Lampedusa is connected daily with Porto Empedocle (Ag) and Linosa, by ferry-boat (Siremar), and by air with the airports of Palermo (daily) and Catania (3 days a week). During summer, the island is also connected by direct flights with the main Italian cities, and by hydrofoil with  mainland Sicily and the island of Linosa.

Connections between the city center and the Nature Reserve are made by buses departing from Piazza Brignone every hour (from 08:00 am to 08:00 pm and until 09:00 pm in summer). The reserve area, can also be easily reached on foot or by bicycle. As an alternative to bicycles, to get around the island, we recommend the rental of comfortable and quiet electric scooters or the rental of a car, while, we do not recommend arriving on the island with your own motor vehicles.