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Isola di Linosa, Italy

cover photo by Antonio Guarrera

Location added by Claudio_Giuffrida

The information about this location have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator.

Rank : 9.0 (average on 4 votes)

Coordinates : 35.85977,12.862372 (Open in Google Maps)

Subjects : Among the fauna of Linosa is to point out some endemic species such as the Firfolense lizard (Podarcis Algusae) and gongilo the Calcides Diomedea. Linosa is for the birds nesting site for seabirds, such as the Berta Maggiore (Calonectris Diomedea) are the Herring Gulls, Common Kestrel, the Eye Cotto, the Tree Sparrow, Linnet and the scops. In addition there are many transitional species which in the island during migration. As for photos of flowers to report some wonderful indigenous species such as the sea lily (Pancratium maritimum), fragrant white flowers and succulent grass crystalline (Mesembryanthemum cristallinum). From the category mensionare landscapes various coves, cliffs and extinct craters that make up this island of volcanic origin. Linosa also having a very low light pollution provides spectacular shots of the Milky Way (easily observable to the naked eye even in the streets of the village lit!).

Recommended equipment : Given the variety 'of subjects to photograph would bring with it' a wide range of objectives driven by wide-angle to macro to telephoto focal generous for birds (400 mm), in addition to a solid tripod.

Best months : Throughout the year.

How to get there : A Linosa it comes to us only by ferry. Coming from Porto Empedocle (Agrigento) the departure is scheduled for 23:59 with the arrival in Linosa at 05:45 the following morning. For the departure and return 'at 12:30 and arriving in Porto Empedocles and' to about 1830.

Visits : Admission is free.

Notes : Linosa and 'home to a nature reserve and its beaches spawns the sea turtle Caretta caretta.

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Sunrise: 06:05, Sunset: 20:04

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Moon Phase

🌒 Waxing Crescent, Brightness: 10%

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