Pantelleria
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Revision as of 19:21, 14 June 2011
Pantelleria
| Coords: 36°50.0′N, 11°56.2′E Chartlet: Chartlet Gallery: Photos |
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Background
Pantelleria, or Pantalaria (meaning "daughter of the wind") is a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily of 117 km2 and 7,680 inhabitants. The highest point of the island, Montagna Grande, is 836 m. There is a penal colony on the island. The main industries are fishing and tourism.
Pantelleria was called in antiquity Cossyra. It was a Carthaginian colony until 255 BC when the Romans occupied it. They used it as a place for exile. In 700 AD the Christian inhabitants were annihilated by the Arabs who possessed the island until 1123 when it was captured by Roger of Sicily. Then in 1311 it was taken by the Spanish and in 1553 by the Ottomans.
There are a number of prehistoric tombs, known as sesi, similar to the Nuraghe in Sardinia. There are also several Punic (Phoenician) tombs and walls.
Charts
- BA176 Cap Bon to Ra's At Tin
- BA193 Sicily: Islands in the Sicilian Channel
- NIMA 53220 Strait of Sicily-Southern Reaches
- NIMA 53223 Isola di Pantelleria
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Submit details of local radio Nets.
The approaches to Pantelleria are straightforward, there no dangers.
Ports and Popular Stops
Porto Vechio
 Click for larger view Pantelleria harbor, Porto Vechio, 36°50.0′N, 11°56.2′E can be crowded. Go to the SE side (Porto Nuovo). You usually have to anchor and moor stern-to. Avoid the military area to the east. |  |
Anchorages
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Tourism & things to do ashore
There are several interesting places in the island to visit by car.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel - From fuel stations, you will have to carry jerry cans
- Water - N/A
- Electricity - N/A
Laundry
Grocery Stores
- A few minutes walk from Porto Nuovo, at the waterfront, there is an excellent food store.
Eateries
- Good sea food in several restaurants
Motorbike & Car Rentals
- In town.
Marine Stores & Facilities
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs
- ?
Transportation
There are daily ferries to Sicily.
References & Publications
See Italy.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
- Pantelleria (Wikipedia)
- Pantelleria
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- June 2001 --Istioploos 16:31, 15 July 2008 (MDT)
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