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Ask anyone whos been there, and theyll tell you theres something magical about Pantelleria.
Vineyards, caper vines, and olive trees produce prized wines, capers, and olive oil.
Dont expect the kind of see-and-be-seen vibes youll find onCapriand the Costa Smeralda, though.
Town of Gadir on Pantelleria.Credit:Laura Itzkowitz/Travel + Leisure
Read on for everything it’s crucial that you know to plan a trip there.
Its one of the very few places on the island with direct access down to the water.
This option is great for groups, as there are houses that can accommodate up to seven guests.
Pantelleria Dream Resort.Laura Itzkowitz/Travel + Leisure
Pantelleria Dream Resort
At thisfour-star resortspread over four hectares, each suite occupies its own little dammuso.
Best Things to Do
Admire the iconic Elephant Arch.
Get a natural spa treatment at the Lago di Venere.
Lago di Venere on Pantelleria.Laura Itzkowitz/Travel + Leisure
Do a wine tasting at one of the islands wineries.
Savor a bacio pantesco.
A visit to Pantelleria isnt complete without savoring abacio pantesco, Favara notes.
Donnafugata winery on Pantelleria.Laura Itzkowitz/Travel + Leisure
Happiness for the senses!
Visit the Giardino Pantesco.
It is a traditional circular stone garden, a marvel of local agricultural innovation, she explains.
Left: Appetizers at Il Principe e il Pirata; Right: Appetizers at La Vela.Laura Itzkowitz/Travel + Leisure
Come for an aperitivo at sunset and stay for the live DJ sets.
In my opinion, the ideal situation is September.
Then, you might breathe all the magic of the harvest that has just ended.
Left: La Vela lake; Right: Hot springs in Pantelleria, Italy.Laura Itzkowitz/Travel + Leisure
Boats off of Pantelleria Island.GiovanniCaruso/Getty Images
