The Pelagie Islands (Isole Pelagie in Italian) are Italy’s southernmost archipelago, sitting right in the middle of the central Mediterranean between Sicily, Tunisia, and Malta. The main island of the group, Lampedusa, is one of my favourite locations in all of Italy, where you’ll find the country’s best beaches and clearest waters. The second inhabited island, Linosa, is one of the country’s most remote locations; while it requires some effort to reach, it is a haven for nature and wildlife that thrives on its volcanic landscape. The third island, Lampione, while uninhabited, is home to some of Italy’s best diving and is a mecca for underwater explorers.