Pantelleria

American

[pahn-tel-le-ree-ah] / pɑnˌtɛl lɛˈri ɑ /

noun

an Italian island in the Mediterranean between Sicily and Tunisia. 10,000; 32 sq. mi. (83 sq. km).

Pantelleria British

/ pantelleˈriːa /

noun

Ancient name: Cossyra. an Italian island in the Mediterranean, between Sicily and Tunisia: of volcanic origin; used by the Romans as a place of banishment. Pop: 7679 (2004 est). Area: 83 sq km (32 sq miles)

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Visitors can get close to the rock formation known as Arco dell’Elefante, a lava arch that resembles an elephant drinking water, when touring Pantelleria by boat.

From New York Times ● May 29, 2024

Pantelleria, located between Sicily and Tunisia, is a popular beach and trekking destination that includes ancient archaeological sites and natural geographic formations.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 18, 2022

Pantelleria, located between Sicily and the Tunisia, is a popular beach and trekking destination that includes ancient archaeological sites and natural geographic formations.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 18, 2022

It’s made from raisined grapes grown on the island of Pantelleria, a tiny rock in the middle of the Mediterranean southwest of Sicily.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 9, 2021

Some miles to the north of Linosa lies the much larger volcanic island of Pantelleria, also a possession of Italy.

From Rough Stone Monuments and Their Builders by T. Eric (Thomas Eric) Peet

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