Pantelleria
Things to do, attractions, interesting facts
Useful information to fully enjoy your visit to Pantelleria. Attractions to see, Traditional Festival, events and things to do to have fun, food to taste, which items to buy, which interesting facts to know and where to stay on vacation in Pantelleria.
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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 to see
Attractions to see in Pantelleria
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.
Nearby Places
Below you will find a list of the most beautiful places to visit in the surroundings of Pantelleria. The places are located at a maximum distance of about an half hour by car. Good fun!
Petrosino
Trapani surroundings
Mazara del Vallo
Selinunte and Belice Valley
Marsala
Trapani surroundings
Selinunte
Selinunte and Belice Valley
Isole Egadi
Trapani surroundings
Menfi
Selinunte and Belice Valley