Pantelleria
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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.
Being volcanic, it is mostly black rock. there are three natural hot springs plus a natural sauna in a cave.
Charts
- BA
- 176 - Cap Bon to Ra's At Tin
- 193 - Sicily: Islands in the Sicilian Channel
- NIMA
- 53220 - Strait of Sicily-Southern Reaches
- 53223 - Isola di Pantelleria
Weather
See Italy.
Passages
See Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages.
Islands
Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
The approaches to Pantelleria are straightforward, there no dangers.
Berthing
Ports
Porto Vecchio
Pantelleria's harbor, Porto Vecchio, 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.
May 2013: We were directed into the Porto Vecchio by the harbourmaster. There we tied up alongside the wall. Space for about 4 yachts to do so. No charge. --LifePart2
Scauri
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Punta Karuscia
Cala Tramontana
Cala Levante
Punta Limarsi
Amenities
| Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Water | There is a water pipe on the dock (Porto Vecchio), but it is not drinking water. Low pressure, but could be used for washing down your boat or doing laundry |
| Electricity | N/A (Not Available). |
| Toilets | ? |
| Showers | ? |
| Laundry | ? |
| Garbage | There are bins around the harbors and in several anchorages |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | From fuel stations, you will have to carry jerry cans. Note there are only 2 fuel stations on the whole island, both around the harbour |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | There is a well-equipped marine store Cantiere Navale Esposito within 5 mins walk from the shipyard. It is operated by the shipyard and it is here that you can arrange for a lift or engine repairs etc. |
| Services | |
| Repairs | There is a shipyard in the new part of the port at the Western end. It has a travel lift but is quite expensive.
Mooring is available outside the yard at a price but there is normally space in the North corner where there are occasionally fishing boats. LifePart2 21:57, 5 May 2013 (BST) |
| Internet | ? |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | In town. 25 euro per day |
Provisioning
A few minutes walk from Porto Nuovo, at the waterfront, there is an excellent food store.
Eating out
Good sea food in several restaurants.
Transportation
There are daily ferries to Sicily.
Tourism
There are several interesting places on the island to visit by car. Get off your boat and turn right along the harbour front. Keep going towards the Porto Nuevo, crossing the stop sign. Shortly after you will find a car rental agency on your left who will rent you a beaten-up old Fiat Panda for just 25 euro per day. Don't visit the island without taking the time to do a tour of the island - it is much more beautiful than the town of Pantelleria would lead you to believe! Make sure you take 10 euro of fuel, plus lunch and drinks as you won't find them elsewhere on the island. --LifePart2
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Pantelleria at the Wikipedia
- Pantelleria at the Wikivoyage
- Pantelleria
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My Pantelleria cruise LifePart2's Website
References
See Italy.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Pantelleria and this page's details validated:
- June 2001 --Istioploos
Travels with S/Y Thetis 16:31, 15 July 2008 (MDT)
- May 2013 --LifePart2
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