Are there any deserts in the Mediterranean?

Answer 1

There is only one Desert listed in Italy, however it is what they call a semi-desert. It is a semi-arrid region near Tuscany called the Accona Desert (Deserto di Accona). It is characterized by calanques and dome-shaped formations locally known as biancane, which is derived from the Italian bianco, white, due to their light shade.

The Accona Desert is home to medieval abby of Monte Oliveto Maggiore.

Answer 2

The Accona Desert is a semi-arid region in Tuscany, Italy. Average annual rainfall is less than 600mm, so it does not quite qualify for the term "desert", which applies to areas where average annual precipitation is less than 250mm.

Piscinas' Desert is a small sandy desert of a mere 5 square kilometres. It is located in Sardinia and, though small, is regarded as one of the biggest deserts of Western Europe.

Answer 3

The Accona Desert is a semi-arid region in Tuscany, Italy. Average annual rainfall is less than 600mm, so it does not quite qualify for the term "desert", which applies to areas where average annual precipitation is less than 500mm.

Piscinas' Desert is a small sandy desert of a mere 5 square kilometres. It is located in Sardinia and, though small, is regarded as one of the biggest deserts of western Europe.

Answer 4

The Mediterranean is a sea and there are no deserts in a sea. There are deserts surrounding parts of the Mediterranean, however.

Answer 5

No, Italy is not a desert, it is a country.

Answer 6

The Acconna Desert is a semi-arid area in Tuscany, Italy,It is called a desert by the locals but is not a true desert. It is probably the best known 'desert' of Italy.

Answer 7

Italy has no real or true deserts. They have only a couple small areas of semi-desert.