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

Other boats carrying migrants reached Pantelleria, another tiny island favored by vacationers.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 28, 2022

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

I’m sitting at my desk polishing off the last piece of my birthday cake with a Passito di Pantelleria called Ben Ryé, from Donnafugata, a leading winery in Sicily.

From Washington Post • Dec. 9, 2021

Again, in Pantelleria the huts of the Mursia are rectangular, while the sesi, which are tombs, are roughly circular.

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

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