Punta Altarella

Punta Altarella is a cape in , .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Levanzo and Grotta del Genovese.

Photo: Patrick Nouhailler’s…, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is the smallest and most tranquil of the , floating just a short ferry ride from . With no real roads, few cars, and a village that feels unchanged in decades, is where time slows down.

Cave
Photo: Locutus Borg, Public domain.
The is located on the island of , in the , northwest of . The cave was discovered in 1949.

Islet
Photo: simonetta viterbi, CC BY 2.0.
is an islet.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Favignana and Aegadian Islands.

Photo: Profalcamese, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is the largest of the , set 30 minutes by ferry from off the west coast of Sicily. Part of the vast Egadi Marine Reserve, it’s known for its crystal-clear waters and rich marine life — from silvery shoals of fish to the occasional sea turtle or dolphin.

Photo: Simonetta Viterbi, CC BY 2.0.
The or Egadi Islands are a rugged cluster of islands set in turquoise waters 10 km off the western coast of Sicily, near and .

Punta Altarella

Latitude
37.9928° or 37° 59′ 34″ north
Longitude
12.3533° or 12° 21′ 12″ east
Open location code
8F9JX9V3+48
Open­Street­Map ID
node 87983328
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­cape
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Satellite Map

Discover Punta Altarella from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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