Stylish suites housed in ancient dammusi dwellings bring together strict monastic interior architecture and refined contemporary elegance: welcome to Sikelia, an exclusive, timeless place, synonymous with luxury and tranquillity, a place to discover the many contrasts of the island of Pantelleria.
The warm and personal welcome will make you feel right at home.The elegant and stylish cuisine showcases the authentic flavours of rural tradition.And the Arabic garden is a place to get lost in the ancient rituals of grape therapy and rediscover the slow rhythms of the earth.
This is Pantelleria, the Black Pearl of the Mediterranean, a place to discover and respect, with its dark rocks carved by the wind, its sharp forms softened by the roundness of the white dammusi dwellings, its natural hot springs and rejuvenating mud, the precious legacy of the volcano from which the island originated.
The music of the wind crashes dramatically on the cliffs, as if to remind us that here, nature is the absolute master. But that nature is also the friend.And finally the sea, an intense blue, in which to get lost and dream. A sea which whispers tales of an Africa that is closer than the hotel ever could have imagined.
CONCEPT
An elegant and exclusive destination surrounded by ancient white vaults. A rugged, charming island portrayed in the harmony between metal, glass and the highest quality fabrics.
INTENSE
Intense like the scents of the island and the black of its volcanic rocks.
Intense like the sunset with its African hues and the night sky, illuminated only by starlight.
Intense like the rare silence of Pantelleria nights, which envelop you in ancestral emotion.
Intense are the authentic flavours of the cuisine, with its typical Arab and African influences.
Intense are the flavours and aromas of the Pantelleria wines you will enjoy every day.
Intense is the pleasure of a massage in the shade of the Arabic garden, in total harmony with the island’s soul.
TIMELESS
Timeless is the island of Pantelleria, where the senses are enveloped in a rough and wild nature, and time passes slowly like in the most authentic Africa.
Timeless is the search for stone tombs, shrines and other ancient island treasures, built in ancient times.
Timeless is the origin of the name Sikelia, which dates back to sometime in the Byzantine era, when the Empire was divided into themata.
Timeless is falling asleep gazing at the ancient Arabic arches of the suites.
Timeless is your experience at Sikelia, where time seems to stand still and the soul finds its original union with the spectacular elements of nature.
HIDDEN
Hidden is the island of Pantelleria, solitary in the sea between the coasts of Sicily and Africa, an ancient land whose people once worshipped Ishtar, the goddess of love.
Hidden are its pathways, winding through Mediterranean shrubland and volcanic rocks.
Hidden are the hot springs flowing from the rock and the Mirror of Venus, set in a beautiful natural amphitheatre.
Hidden is Sikelia, concealed within the rounded walls of ancient dammusi dwellings, a haven of peace and serenity.
Hidden are the Alcoves, concealed behind a golden door for exclusive relaxation.
Hidden are dinners in the vineyards under starry skies, accompanied by the intoxicating scents of the harvest.
UNIQUE
Unique are the contrasts between the white roofs and the blue sea, the green countryside and the black volcanic rocks.
Unique are the forms that the wind and the weather have given to creeping olive trees and rocky shores.
Unique are the Zibibbo vineyards, part of Unesco’s World Heritage, protected from the wind by typical dry-stone walls.
Unique are the suites, each one unequalled, all elegant and refined.
Unique are the exclusive works of art that adorn the ancient rooms of the dammusi.
A towering structure, with stunning views and private access to the white domed roofs, this is a private and intimate space in which to indulge in incredible sunsets.
This is Sikelia’s Penthouse, an extremely spacious apartment offering refined detailing and contemporary elegance.
Enjoy luxurious long breakfasts lounging on the typical ducchena, a traditional Pantelleria stone seat on the terrace, and let the time pass you by as you soak up the wonderful sea views.
A room resplendent with art and comfortable sofas from which to enjoy the views framed by the arches of white private veranda.
These beautiful, spacious suites are designed with relaxation in mind, and their private terraces are ideal for enjoying the surrounding countryside.
The suites, built within an ancient dammusi structure, are all different in conformation, but share the same stylish design and meticulous attention to detail.
LA STANZA DEL PORTICO
LA STANZA DELLE ZAGARE
A stylish dammuso, and an intimate and relaxing space. Fresh linen sheets adorn the four-poster bed, nestled between two large canvases reminiscent of traditional Sicilian tiles.
The terrace facing the sea leads on to another small private space, perfect for relaxing in the shade of the palm tree.
LA STANZA DEL GELSO
Suite characterized by great elegance and soft colours. Two big boiseries protect the bed placed in the middle of the room, facing the white candid rooftops of the countrysides' dammusi.
Rest and regain your strangth on your ducchena after a long typical day in Pantelleria.
LA STANZA DEL VENTO
Let the music of the wind keep you company in the tranquillity of this suite with velvet fabrics and earth tone colours as you abandon yourself to good book.
La Stanza del Vento comprises: bedroom, lounge, bathroom with shower, private sea view terrace with a typical ducchena.
LA STANZA DELL'UNICA VOLTA
A space of great charm, under an enveloping high vault. Pristine white linen sofas and gauze curtains caress you at the end of those sunny days.
The spacious “ducchena” stone seat on the terrace is the ideal spot to enjoy the slow pace of Sicilian life.
Emotional cuisine to nourish the soul, showcasing all the flavours and aromas of this land at the heart of the Mediterranean, accompanied by wines closely cultivated by the wind and the sea.
From age old olive trees and ancient tradition comes Coste Ghirlande olive oil, with its slightly bitter taste and hint of spice.
This is a truly special olive oil, the product of wild terrain and "heroic" agriculture – cultivated entirely by hand.
Biancolilla olives grown under an intense sun, hand-picked and
processed on the same day in the estate’s own olive press ensure a superior quality product.
The scents of Mediterranean shrubland and the delicate, slightly spicy taste make this the ideal accompaniment for flavoured breads, raw or grilled fish and fresh salads.
Magical evenings immersed in the silence of the Pantelleria nights and the scents of the vines before the harvest: this is the Coste Ghirlanda Wine Laboratory, an enchanting place, perfect for relaxing moments sipping a glass of wine at sunset or a passito later in the evening.
A unique corner of Pantelleria, where you can enjoy the authentic flavours of the island’s delicious and evocative cuisine in total tranquillity, and discover the best combinations of Coste wines and local produce.
It is hard not to fall under the spell of the simple but bold flavours on offer at Themà, prepared by the expert hands of the chefs, who skilfully combine Sicilian traditional recepies with an Arab and African twist.
Fresh ingredients and innovatve ideas combined create new tastes that make every single encounter with the flavours of this land truly unique.
skilfully combine Sicilian traditional recepies with an Arab and African twist
The hotel likes high quality and attention to detail.
This is why the hotel choses Coste Ghirlanda as the food and wine partner, cultivator of vines, olive trees, capers and fruit trees.
Zibibbo grapes grown from saplings, part of Unesco’s World Heritage, produce the perfect wine for those evenings when the senses are dominated by silent nature and the scents of fruits ripened under the intense African sun.
Protected by the typical dry stone walls of Arabic origin, shaped by the wind and cultivated in keeping with ancient
tradition, Pantelleria’s vines yield incredibly aromatic grapes, expertly transformed into wines with unique organoleptic properties.
The strength of the wind, the heat of the sun, the rare rainfall and the lava soil mean that all the crops differ a little from year to year.
This is why no two wines are the same, and each vintage brings new fragrances, new flavours and new emotions in every single glass of red, white or Passito.
Rediscover all the pleasure of nature with one of Sikelia’s treatments.
Let the beautiful scenery of the island of Pantelleria reconcile your body and mind, in a unique moment of love for yourself.
Submerge yourself in the beneficial properties of the mud on the shores of Lago di Venere.
Indulge in the pleasure of a massage in your room or in the Arabic garden, under the shade of a palm tree, surrounded by the heady scent of jasmine.
Rejuvenate with a relaxing pampering session under the island’s enchanting starry sky.
SIKELIA LUXURY HOTEL PANTELLERIA
Via Monastero (corner Via Casineddra) Pantelleria (TP) Italy