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Where History Meets the Horizon

An exclusive retreat on the island of Pantelleria. Silence, nature and authenticity in a former military post transformed into a work of design.

Sea view from Pantelleria

An Island Between Two Continents

Suspended between Sicily and Africa, Pantelleria is a fragment of black volcanic land, sculpted by wind and sea. An extreme and primordial place where nature dictates the rhythms of time.

The lunar landscape, Mediterranean scrubland and fiery sunsets create a suspended atmosphere, far from all urban frenzy.

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The Wind of Pantelleria

Bent el-Rhiah — Daughter of the Wind

The wind in Pantelleria is not a guest; it is the master of the house. As its ancient Arabic name suggests, Bent el-Rhiah (Daughter of the Wind), the island has literally been sculpted by the currents that blow ceaselessly between the two continents.

The Rock Sculptor

It is the wind, together with the sea, that has smoothed the obsidian and basalt profiles, creating surreal forms like the Elephant Arch. Plants do not grow upward, but "bow down". The Aleppo pines are bent horizontally, and the Zibibbo vines are cultivated in hollows dug into the ground to protect them from the gusts.

The Scirocco

Hot and heavy, it arrives from Africa carrying desert dust and tinting the sky a spectral yellow. It is the wind that makes sunsets fiery, charging the air with an almost magical electricity.

The Maestrale

Fresh and impetuous, it clears the horizon and turns the sea a deep cobalt blue, making the Tunisian coast visible — it almost seems you could reach out and touch it.

Wind of Pantelleria

From Defense to Hospitality

There was a time when these walls watched over the sea, silent stone sentinels of discipline. Born as a military outpost, the structure was "disarmed" with style, maintaining its dominant position but shedding its austerity.

The conservative restoration meticulously recovered the local stone cladding, preserving the thick walls and the original plan that harmonizes with the domes of the traditional dammuso, in perfect harmony with the landscape.

Dammuso architecture from above

"A truncated elliptical cylinder that blends into its contours, appearing almost invisible from the sea."

The Dammuso: A Refuge of History and Comfort

Immersed in a setting of total tranquility, accessed via an exclusive private road, this independent dammuso offers 40 sqm of refined interiors and 100 sqm of spacious terraced outdoor spaces, surrounded by private gardens. The ideal choice for a couple seeking privacy, comfort and an authentic experience.

The Room
Bathroom
Pantesco Garden

Room and Pantesco Garden

The double room, air-conditioned and fitted with two built-in wardrobes, has a private bathroom with shower, mini fridge and welcome amenity set. A French window opens directly onto the charming Pantesco garden, adorned by a lush lemon tree.

  • A welcoming double room with air conditioning, designed for the deepest rest
  • Private bathroom with shower and a refined welcome amenity set
  • Mini fridge for refreshing moments and a safe for your peace of mind
  • An authentic Pantesco garden, a stone chest keeping the fragrance of lemons and the island's silence
  • A dedicated barbecue area for authentic flavors, for convivial dinners enjoyed strictly under a canopy of stars
  • Outdoor shower, for a sensory awakening or to wash away the Mediterranean salt under the open sky
The Living Room
Living
Breakfast

The Ancient Battery

The living area, created from the restoration of the ancient battery, hosts a fully equipped kitchen and a convenient guest bathroom. Opposite, the ancient Piazzola Antinave has been transformed, becoming the natural stage for your breakfasts, suspended between the blue of the sky and the azure of the sea.

  • Full kitchen equipped with fridge, kettle, oven and microwave, to prepare your favorite dishes
  • Satellite TV for lazy evenings and a convenient guest bathroom
  • Panoramic Piazzola dedicated to your breakfasts: a unique space, masterfully restored, where you can suspend time between the blue of the sea and the azure of the sky
The Terraces
Garden
Sails

Terraces and Outdoor Spaces

The outdoor spaces are an invitation to absolute relaxation. On the south side, facing the Scirocco, a furnished terrace with relaxation area, sun loungers and a large table welcomes your convivial moments. 100 sqm of spacious terraced outdoor spaces, surrounded by private gardens.

  • South terrace facing the Scirocco
  • Relaxation area with sun loungers
  • Large convivial table
  • 100 sqm of outdoor spaces
  • Private gardens
The Structure
Exteriors
Exteriors

Sustainability and Tradition

The structure is a masterpiece of craftsmanship: clad in hand-worked lava stone, it features, in the sleeping area, the typical tuff dome finish with natural lime. This architectural system is not only aesthetic but functional: it allows rainwater harvesting.

  • Hand-worked lava stone
  • Tuff dome with natural lime
  • Rainwater harvesting in cistern
  • Modern pumping system
  • Access via exclusive private road

There are places you do not visit, but perceive.

Sight

Forget windows. The ancient loopholes frame portions of the world. An infinite blue by day, a pure ceiling of stars by night.

Hearing

The thickness of the walls creates an almost magical insulation. The noise of traffic and modern frenzy is just a memory. Only the sounds of nature remain: the rustle of the wind, the call of falcons and that deep, dense silence that finally allows you to listen to your own thoughts.

Touch

Living stone, historic concrete and the warmth of wood. The embrace between the strength of the past and the gentleness of hospitality with modern comfort.

Smell

Air heady with Mediterranean scrubland and sea salt. Hints of ancient stone blended with the fragrances of aromatic herbs.

Taste

The authenticity of the territory through the flavors of the land that hosts us, privileging the intensity of local raw ingredients.

Essence

The essence of the place: absolute tranquility and the luxury of suspended time, where the soul rediscovers its natural balance.

Weekly Rates

Prices in Euros per week

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30 March — 30 May26 September — 30 October
€ 1,400
30 May — 27 June
€ 2,100
27 June — 25 July
€ 2,800
25 July — 29 August
€ 3,500
29 August — 26 September
€ 2,800

We want your holiday to be perfect even before you land.

Contact us for personalized advice on how to reach the island and for tips on how to explore its wonders in complete freedom.

Contacts

We are at your disposal for information and details about the Dammuso, or for personalized advice on how to reach the island and explore its wonders in complete freedom.

Dammuso Batteria Grasso Loc. Cimillia
91017 Pantelleria (TP), Italy

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Your lookout post over peace is waiting for you.

Just one dammuso available, to guarantee absolute silence.
You and the horizon.

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