Punta Pesce Spada, Geographic point at southern Lampedusa, Italy.
Punta Pesce Spada is a coastal headland on the southern shore of Lampedusa island, marking the southernmost point of Italian territory in the Mediterranean. The promontory extends into the sea, offering views across open water and toward distant shores.
Since ancient times, this headland served as a navigation reference due to its strategic location between Tunisia and Malta on Mediterranean routes. Its exposed position made it a crucial landmark for sailors during long sea crossings.
An art installation by sculptor Mimmo Paladino has stood here since 2008 as a memorial to people who lost their lives crossing the Mediterranean Sea. The location has become a place where visitors pause to reflect on migration journeys and human loss.
The location is accessible via a coastal path from Lampedusa port, marked with clear signs. The terrain can be windy and exposed to sun, so proper clothing and sun protection are advisable.
Although this location belongs to Italy, the headland sits on the African tectonic plate, making it a geological boundary between two continents. Visitors literally stand at a crossing point between European and African landmasses.
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