Places
Lake·Easy·Relaxing·Popular
Specchio di Venere, Pantelleria
Sicily
Lago di Venere (Specchio di Venere — Venus's Mirror) on Pantelleria is a volcanic crater lake with water at 50°C coloured emerald green from sulphur and algae — natural hot spring bathing in a lake. The island of Pantelleria (90 km from Tunisia, 70 km from Sicily) is a volcanic island closer to Africa than Italy. Zibibbo grape grows here. Dogs welcome on the shore.
Duration
1.5 hours
Distance
3 km
Elevation
+20 m
Best season
May – October
Highlights
- Volcanic crater lake at 50°C — emerald green from sulphur and algae
- Pantelleria is closer to Tunisia (90 km) than to Sicily
- Zibibbo grape (natural wine) grown in volcanic soil on the island
With your dog
Lake shore; dogs welcome.
