Pantelleria

What to see, things to do, what to eat, interesting facts

State: TP - Area: Pantelleria

The island of Pantelleria, immersed in the Mediterranean Sea, suspended between Africa and Europe, is known as the Black Pearl of the Mediterranean.
Its territory is of volcanic origin: in 1891 the last eruption took place in the submerged part of the island and today there are still many phenomena of secondary volcanism.
Pantelleria is characterized by the singularity of its landscape: natural elements such as lava flows in blocks, splendid coves and suggestive stacks mix with characteristic man-made artifacts such as stone walls dry, the Pantelleria gardens, and the dammusi.

What is the best time to visit Pantelleria?

Pantelleria can be visited all year round: the welcome and warmth of the Sicilians will amaze you. But for an unforgettable experience, admiring the colors, tasting the flavors and fully experiencing the traditions, it is advisable to plan a visit on the days of one of the festivals that take place in Pantelleria during the year.

What to see in Pantelleria

Museum of the Sea in Pantelleria

Scauri beach in Pantelleria

Diving in Cala Martingana and Cala Rotonda

Cala Tramontana in Pantelleria

Martingana Beach in Pantelleria

Bue Marino Beach Pantelleria

Byzantine tombs in Pantelleria

Cala Levante in Pantelleria

Cala Nikà in Pantelleria

Mursia village in Pantelleria

Caper Museum in Pantelleria

Archaeological Museum of Pantelleria

Pantesco Garden of Donnafugata

Cala Cinque Denti in Pantelleria

Mirror of Venus in Pantelleria

Underwater Archaeological Site of Gadir

Favare in Pantelleria

Grande Mountain in Pantelleria

Cala Gadir in Pantelleria

Volcanological Museum of Pantelleria

Acropolis of Pantelleria

Archaeological Park of Sesi in Pantelleria

Sataria Caves in Pantelleria

Pantelleria Castle

Pond of Ondine in Pantelleria

Balata dei Turchi in Pantelleria

Benikulá Cave in Pantelleria

Elephant Arch in Pantelleria

What to eat in Pantelleria

Typical food, local wines and drinks, traditional dish to taste in Pantelleria

You can obviously taste all the typical products of Sicilian cuisine, the most well-known ones, such as cannoli, Sicilian cassata, arancini, etc. But there are some specialties typical of this area that are more difficult to find in other areas of Sicily.

Interesting and Fun Facts

Interesting and fun facts, mythology, legend, folk tales and more to know about Pantelleria

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.

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