Pantelleria, Sicily
Traditional dammuso with large plot and terrace near Scauri port
Price
€580,000
Object type
Detached house
Condition
Good
Rooms
6.5
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor
1
Total surface
~144 m²
Living area
~138 m²
Plot surface
~5,000 m²
Flooring
Tiles
Energy efficiency class
G
Energy certificate available
Yes
Recognized as the “Black Pearl of the Mediterranean,” Pantelleria is a Sicilian island located in the heart of the Strait of Sicily. Its strategic position and the extraordinary richness of its land have shaped its history: a crossroads of Mediterranean peoples and cultures, the island preserves an immense heritage of biodiversity and numerous archaeological remains that recount its millennia-old past. Among the island’s most authentic villages is Scauri, a small locality on the south-western coast overlooking a striking natural inlet. An ancient fishing village, it still retains a simple, genuine atmosphere of dammusi built in lava stone, white houses, and small harbors where life flows at a slow pace. From here you can admire some of the island’s most spectacular sunsets and easily reach some of the coast’s most fascinating coves. From an architectural standpoint, Pantelleria is famous for its dammusi, distinctive dwellings made with thick lava-stone walls and dome-shaped roofs whitewashed with lime. Outside the built-up areas they are the only traditional building type and today they are the most authentic and exclusive option for staying on the island. Among the wonders of Pantelleria stand out: - Lake Specchio di Venere (Mirror of Venus), so called because, according to legend, the goddess Venus looked at her reflection there before meeting Bacchus. It is a natural lake occupying the crater of an ancient volcano, renowned for its thermal muds and for the rich flora and fauna surrounding it. - Pantelleria Castle, an imposing medieval lava-stone structure used as a prison until 1975 and now a museum that houses important archaeological finds from the island, including the famous Imperial Heads. - Balata dei Turchi, one of the island’s most spectacular bays, characterized by crystal-clear seabeds and a rocky cliff with intense colors; according to tradition, it was once a landing place used by pirates. With its wild, evocative landscapes, open-air thermal springs, crystal-clear sea, constant wind, and authentic cuisine, Pantelleria is the ideal destination for those who want to enjoy an experience of nature, history, and silence in the heart of the Mediterranean.
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