Pantelleria

Things to do, attractions, interesting facts

Pantelleria

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 eat

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 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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