The Fishermen’s Village
Their colorful little houses tell stories of the sea and traditions, offering a fascinating glimpse into island life.
Description
Until the early 1950s, fishermen had their homes and storage facilities along the staircase that connected the landing area to the village: this staircase was the only means of communication between the two locations. This highly functional system for their work underwent a radical change in 1958 when, to support the emerging tourism sector that was beginning to develop, the need arose to build an accessible road leading to the first tourist facility located before the village.
To construct this road, demolitions of houses and warehouses along the route were required, leading to expropriations that were not compensated with money but rather with the construction of new homes in the Mezzaluna area. This small cluster of houses became known as the “fishermen’s village.”
Access procedure
Access to the fishing village is free and the area is open to visitors.
The facility is easily accessible and can be reached via Mezzaluna Street, just a few hundred meters from the harbor.
Information
Address
Via Mezzaluna, Ustica, PA, Italy
Hours of operation
There are no time restrictions
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Position
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