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exploring these caves on a boat is a fabulous experience. Lovers of
the sea will also delight in the swimming, snorkelling and scuba
diving opportunities Marettimo has to offer. Its crystalline waters
are an integral part of the Egadi Island Marine Reserve, one of the
largest in Europe (along with Alonissos Marine Park in the Greek
Sporades Islands).

When it comes to eating out on Marettimo, there are several
excellent trattorie and pizzerie to choose from. Fish and seafood
(caught fresh and delivered directly to the chefs) rule supreme, and
the island has achieved something of a cult status amongst Sicilian
food-lovers for its lobster soup. As part of his Great Italian Escape
series of 2005, Jamie Oliver spent an entertaining few days on

Marettimo having the secrets of the island’s cuisine beaten into
him.

One final, curious feature of Marettimo is its large family of
English Setters. Bred to help out during the short hunting season,
these good-natured pets are allowed to roam free during the day
and it is not uncommon to come across one in the most remote
parts of the island, hurrying to an appointment somewhere.
Independent as they may be, by 6 o-clock they’ve all gone home for
their supper.