The island of Ustica is the summit of a massive submerged volcano in the middle of the Tyrrhenian Sea, about 60 kilometers north of Palermo. Its name derives from the Latin Ustum, burned: angular island, the coast is purely rock lined and surrounded by a breathtaking sea. Ustica is famous throughout Europe for the charm of its depths and the tranquility that reigns there throughout the year. Since 1987, the beauty of the sea is under the protection of the First Marine Protected Area established in Italy, to which, since 1997 the Natural Reserve of Ustica Island has been added for the protection of terrestrial landscape. Aside from the magnificent sea, Ustica houses interesting details that certainly will not disappoint the visitor. The center of the town is located on the north-eastern side of the island: here the houses are low; all gathered around the three squares in the center and in some of them you can still see some form of murals. From the town it is easy to walk to the ancient ruins of the Saracen castle. At the center of the island is the summit of the volcano, Guardia dei Turchi, 244 meters from sea level, where you can behold a beautiful panorama, three hundred and sixty degree view across Ustica. It will also be unforgettable to explore Ustica along the paths that branch among the expanses of prickly pears, vines, and vegetables, which cover the 9 km of green surface on this wonderful island.