Ferry from Sicily to Pantelleria Island

About Sicily

Sicily can be found to the south of Italy and is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, separated from the mainland by the narrow Strait of Messina. Situated at the meeting point between East and West, Africa and Europe, Sicily is truly at the crossroads of Mediterranean culture and offers much to see, to taste, and to do. With a varied landscape of glistening seas and restless mountains, the scenery creates a dramatic and lasting impression on those who visit. With a host of natural wonders and long warm seasons, Sicily is an attractive year round destination for explorers and holidaymakers alike. Sicily is a hub for ferry connections with ferry services operated by some of Europe’s biggest ferry companies travelling to and from most of the surrounding islands, ports on the mainland, Malta and North Africa via Tunisia.

About Pantelleria Island

Lying between Tunisia and Sicily, Pantelleria is the largest of all the Sicilian offshore islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Known locally as ‘the black pearl of the Mediterranean’ due to its volcanic exterior, Pantelleria has a ruggedly beautiful coastline comprising stunning, secluded coves, while the interior is defined by lava stone walls and luxurious celebrity homes and villas. The hilly, volcanic terrain offers some excellent hiking trails, and you can relax afterwards in the natural hot sauna in a grotto beside the island’s highest peak, Montagna Grande. Or, if you would prefer, you can snorkel in the azure waters with plenty of colourful fish. The island’s main port is in the town of Pantelleria on the northwest coast, where numerous sailings are provided to Trapani on Sicily, a historic town where Peter of Aragon landed in 1282 to begin the Spanish occupation of the island.