Riserva naturale orientata Isola di Pantelleria

The reserve covers 2,627 hectares of Mediterranean landscapes with volcanic formations, steep cliffs, caves, and natural habitats across different ecological zones.

The regional government of Sicily established this protected area in 1998, which operated until 2017 when it became part of Pantelleria National Park.

The reserve reflects traditional agricultural practices with ancient cultivation methods for grapes, capers, and olive trees on terraced volcanic slopes.

Visitors can access numerous hiking trails throughout the reserve, with the main entrance points located near the coastal roads of Pantelleria island.

The reserve contains specific subspecies of the horseshoe whip snake, Hemorrhois hippocrepis nigrescens, found exclusively on this Mediterranean island.

Location: Pantelleria

Inception: 1998

GPS coordinates: 36.77420,12.00700

Latest update: May 27, 2025 02:55