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Pantelleria

admin — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 04:58:31 +0000

“We have come a long way south and it feels we are closer to Africa than Europe now. It is afternoon on the island of Pantelleria, and to be precise about the location, we are halfway between Sicily and Tunisia. Just back from Specchio di Venere, a crater lake, where made mud body masks and […]

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Venus’ Mirror

admin — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 05:58:32 +0000

There is a natural crater lake located in the northern part of Pantelleria. That is also the only spot on the island where you find sandy white shores that frame the sparkling blue and green waters. Named Specchio di Venere, Venus’ Mirror, the lake is used as a natural spa by the Pantellerians – and […]

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Tenuta Borgia

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 23:58:22 +0000

Compared to the most popular island destinations in Italy, Pantelleria is still delightfully serene and wild. The small island lies in the Mediterranean 100 km southwest of Sicily and 60 km east of the Tunisian coast. A dammuso is a typical Pantellerian dwelling, and the best option for staying on the island is to rent […]

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Balata dei Turchi

admin — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 07:58:55 +0000

Considering you are on a small island surrounded by the Mediterranean, swimming in Pantelleria requires more planning than you would imagine. On many parts of the coast it is impossible to access the sea. My absolute favorite swimming spot was Balata dei Turchi, the southest tip of the island. It can be reached by car. […]

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The cleanest dirt

admin — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 07:56:05 +0000

“I use nothing else”, my friend answered, when I asked if she had tried, and could maybe recommend, the organic skincare products by May Lindstrom Skin. Three months later, I use not much else. The series is very limited: six products for the face, plus one body and hair oil. That’s it. And you need […]

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Tasting Pantelleria

admin — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 07:54:58 +0000

Food on Pantelleria is a nice blend of island traditions and Sicilian cuisine, which has both French and African influences. The main farming products are capers and wine, the Zibibbo grape. The volcanic soil is high in minerals, which gives the capers and grapes a rich and interesting taste. Capers grow all around the island. They […]

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Island life

admin — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 04:57:53 +0000

The small island of Pantelleria lies in the Mediterranean 100 km southwest of Sicily and 60 km east of the Tunisian coast. Pantelleria belongs to Sicily and is truly Italian, yet North African influences are apparent in architecture, art, homeware items and food. The easiest way to get to Pantelleria is to fly, from Trapani […]

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