Punta Bassana

Punta Bassana is a cape in , .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Marettimo and Scoglio del Cammello.

Photo: Andreas Lattmann, CC0.
is the wildest and most remote of the , a rugged limestone outcrop rising steeply from the sea some 40 km west of . As part of the Egadi Islands Marine Protected Area, it offers crystalline waters, dramatic hiking trails, and a blissfully car-free village where time seems to stand still.

Islet
Photo: Francesco Crippa, CC BY 2.0.
is an islet.

Castle
Photo: sctkirk, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Marettimo.

Village
Photo: jim, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a village.

Punta Bassana

Latitude
37.9488° or 37° 56′ 56″ north
Longitude
12.0917° or 12° 5′ 30″ east
Open location code
8F9JW3XR+GM
Open­Street­Map ID
node 87982676
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­cape
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Satellite Map

Discover Punta Bassana from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Facciazza and Carcaredda.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Plaia dei Nacchi and Cimitero di Marettimo.

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