Giardino Pantesco
An ancient walled garden on Pantelleria island, designed to catch fog and nurture a single citrus tree.

πŸ“œ Unique ancient garden on Pantelleria island, designed to create a nano-climate for a single citrus tree.
πŸ” Circular, dry-stone walls catch fog and block wind, providing water and warmth.

Why Go

🌳 See a rare example of ancient sustainable technology.
🍊 Witness a centuries-old sweet orange tree thriving in a harsh climate.
🏞️ Enjoy beautiful natural scenery with terraced vineyards.
🍷 Combine visit with wine tours and tastings at Donnafugata winery.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Requires crawling through a small opening to enter the garden interior.

Tips

πŸ“ž Call ahead for guided visits to see the inside before 9:30 a.m.
πŸ—ΊοΈ GPS coordinates (N36.805746, E12.02167) recommended for navigation.

Cost

πŸ’° Exterior free, guided visits or winery tours may have a fee.

Hours

πŸ•’ June: Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 2 p.m.-8 p.m. July-Sept: Mon-Sun 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 2 p.m.-8 p.m.

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking

Free at Donnafugata winery, ask employees for directions to garden.

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