Lisca Bianca is a boat-accessible island off Sicily, known for gas bubbling up from the seabed and for its anchorage between the island and nearby Bottaro. Stop here for a swim or lunch, and look out for fishermen selling freshly caught fish directly from their boats. The island also appears in Michelangelo Antonioni’s 1960 film L’Avventura, which offers a cinematic view of the landscape. Late August is a quieter time to visit.
The anchorage and seabed
The anchorage lies between Lisca Bianca and Bottaro, with a rocky bottom at a depth of about 6 to 10 metres. Gas escapes from the seabed around Lisca Bianca. On Bottaro’s north-western tip, sulphur springs add another point of interest nearby.
Conditions matter if you plan to anchor. The spot is not recommended in bad weather, and advice about staying overnight is mixed, so plan a lunch stop instead of relying on it for a night at anchor.
A film connection
Michelangelo Antonioni’s 1960 film L’Avventura gives viewers a striking perspective on the island. Watching it before your trip can add context to the landscape you see from the water.
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Can you visit Lisca Bianca without a boat?
No. The island can only be visited by boat.
Is there an anchorage at Lisca Bianca?
Yes. There is an anchorage between Lisca Bianca and Bottaro, over a rocky bottom at around 6 to 10 metres.
Is it safe to anchor overnight?
Overnight anchoring is not recommended in bad weather, and the advice about staying overnight is mixed. A lunch stop is a more dependable plan.
