Known as “La perla nera dell’Europa” (“the black pearl of Europe”), Pantelleria (PAN-te-le-REE-ya; pop. 7800) is as African and Middle Eastern as it is European. Visitors who come for the thermal baths are quickly seduced by the breathtaking beauty of black lava rock against verdant vineyards.
Flights: Contrada Margana (☎ 0923 91 11 72), 2km from town. Flights from cities like Rome, Venice, Milan, Palermo, and Catania (14 per day 8am-7:30pm). To: Pantelleria (8:45am, 2:25, 5:30pm) and Trapani ...more
Ferries arrive at the northwest tip of the teardrop-shaped island at Punta San Leonardo. The town of Pantelleria borders the curved port. The main street, Via Borgo Italia, changes to Lungomare Paolo ...more
Most visitors stay in one of the 3000 dammusi, square domed dwellings unique to Pantelleria. White roofs and thick lava-stone walls keep the interiors cool, while cisterns catch rainwater. For both ...more
Arab domination in the AD eighth century turned Pantelleria away from fishing to the cultivation of its rich volcanic soil. The local specialty is pesto pantesco, a sauce of tomato, capers, basil, garlic ...more
Bagno Asciutto (La Grotta Di Benikulà) And Montagna Grande. Near the town of Sibà is a rock sauna and the summit of Pantelleria’s highest mountain. Signs guide through and ...more
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