Pantelleria Island
Tourist Attractions
Monuments, Churchs, Castles, Squares, Museums, historical buildings, Archaeological areas, Gardens, Lakes, Parks, Natural reserves, Rivers, Waterfalls,...
What to see in Pantelleria?
Typical Products
What to eat in Pantelleria?
Traditional dishes, typical food, wine, beer, desserts, agricultural products, artisanship, local handcrafted products,...
Handicrafts
What to buy in Pantelleria
Souvenirs, ceramics, local handcrafted products, typical sicilian items,...
Interesting Facts
What to know about Pantelleria
Fun Facts, Myths, legends, habits, famous places, movie location and set, folk tales,...
Passito: "the nectar of the gods"
A legend explains why Passito di Pantelleria, also known as Zibibbo, is called the nectar of the gods .
Mulberries and legend of Thisbe and Pyramus
Mulberry tree was for the Greeks a plant rich in symbolism, consecrated to the god Pan for what it symbolized: intelligence and passion.
Places of "A bigger splash" - Pantelleria
The uncontaminated nature of the island of Pantelleria was the setting for the scenes of the film A bigger splash .
Legend of Ulysses and Calypso
The Sataria cave in Pantelleria is the place where, according to legend, Ulysses met the beautiful sea goddess Calypso.
Legend of the Mirror of Venus
The Mirror Lake of Venus in Pantelleria is a place full of charm, suspended between reality and legend.
Dummusi of Pantelleria
The Dammusi are the typical buildings of the island of Pantelleria, outside the inhabited centers it is the only type of housing present.
Legend of "Leap of the old woman"
There is a place in Pantelleria, a very high rocky edge, known as Salto della vecchia to which a legend is linked.
