1 week Ago By Isabela Boechat
TAKE a look at the remote Mediterranean isle with picturesque villages, breathtaking swimming spots and fantastic wine tasting. Pantelleria is a unique volcanic island located in the south of Sicily, Italy . Pantelleria is also known as a "black" pearl of rare beauty, sitting alone in the Mediterranean Sea south of Sicily .
It is only 35 miles from Tunisia . Irish holidaymakers can also fly to Palermo or Milan and then get a second flight to Pantelleria. And the remote island can be reached by flight or by sea from Trapani.
The island is also reached by ferry, and the journey only takes two and a half hours. Pantelleria has no beaches , but there are amazing swimming spots with decks and rocks to enjoy. Its rocky terrain, sheer cliffs and tiny roads make the remote island a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
The Specchio di Venere is an unmissable destination on the island due to its turquoise-green body of water nestled in the former carter of Vulcano. It is now a thermal lake but was once a volcanic crater, and the water and mud there are known to be therapeutic. There are a few vineyards with wine tastings available.
At the end of the tour, you can also try the sweet dessert wine Passito, a delicate local funnel cake with sweated ricotta topped with confectioner's sugar. If beer is more your thing, expect to pay around €3 for a pint in one of the many bars or restaurants. Irish tourists can also visit the Barbacane Castle, near Old Port, which has barrel arches, round towers, and secret passages.
The Archaeological Museum of Pantelleria is located inside the castle, and it shouldn't be missed. You can also hire a boat and explore the great views of the island's landscape. And thanks to its volcanic past, there are a number of natural hot springs to explore.
Irish holidaymakers can also explore a number of agricultural shops and buy local products, such as sundried tomatoes and olive oil..
