Learn about Pantelleria Island in Italy

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Kacimi - The island of Pantelleria is located in Italy , 100 km southwest of Sicily, and only 60 km off the eastern coast of Tunisia.

Pantelleria is the largest of the islands in the vicinity of Sicily and is known as a special vacation spot for lovers of natural beauty, especially with its beaches, hot springs formed from volcanoes, and many caves.

How to access

There is a single airport in Pantelleria that serves the island with flights from the Italian capital or other large cities such as Milan and Palermo, operated by Alitalia and Meridiana, and can also be reached by ferries from the city of Trapani near Palermo, the capital of Sicily.

One of the best ways to discover the charming island is to rent a bicycle and enjoy walking around the island and contemplating its stunning natural scenery. For the most beautiful panoramic view of the entire coastline, you can head to Detro Isola.

Or you can reach Montana Grande (Volcanic Land), which is the highest place on the island at 836 meters above sea level, an ancient crater with black rocks.

One of the main attractions of the city centered around the port, which was built haphazardly during World War II, is the entrance to the fortified Castello, which dates back to Roman times.

One of the important destinations on the island is a village dating back to the Middle Bronze Age on the western side of the island, not far from the port and with a number of traces of ruins, pottery, glassware and artwork.

As for the village of Nika, it is a fishing village located on a gorge with lava between rocks and hot springs, and you can reach it on foot on the coastal path between the gardens of Pantelleria.