Pantelleria
Italy · SiciliaIT
Island of Italy
Pantelleria, known in ancient times as Cossyra or Cossura, is an Italian island and comune in the Strait of Sicily in the Mediterranean Sea, 106 kilometres southwest of Sicily and 68 km (35 nmi) east of the Tunisian coast. On clear days Tunisia is visible from the island. Administratively Pantelleria's comune belongs to the Sicilian province of Trapani.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 7,352
- Coordinates
- 36.828, 11.946
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Elevation
- 5 m
Overview of Pantelleria
Set in Sicilia, Italy, Pantelleria is a village. Around 7,352 people live here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Plan around nature, culture and water sports and you will not run out of ideas. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Pantelleria
Nature in Pantelleria
(10)Pantelleria's nature entries include Caves, Forest, Geological Formations, Islands and National Parks. All of it is drawn from Pantelleria's recorded activities. That is 10 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Culture in Pantelleria
(2)Our data lists Mines and Mosques as culture options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Pantelleria.
Water Sports in Pantelleria
(2)Water Sports in Pantelleria covers Diving and Scuba Diving. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Pantelleria.
More to do in Pantelleria
(1)Other activities lovers get Secret. All of it is drawn from Pantelleria's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Pantelleria
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Pantelleria is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Sicilia and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/Rome.
Similar destinations
Places near Pantelleria that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pantelleria known for?
- Pantelleria, in Sicilia, Italy, is best known for nature, culture and water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 7,352 residents.
- What can you do in Pantelleria?
- Recorded activities in Pantelleria include Caves, Forest, Geological Formations, Islands and National Parks. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Pantelleria?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Pantelleria located?
- Pantelleria is located in Sicilia, Italy. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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