Researching capers and caperberries as cooking ingredients, I discovered that apparently the best in the world are grown on the small island of Pantelleria, 70 miles southwest of Sicily and only 40 miles from Tunisia. Has anyone visited?
An article says it’s known as “the black pearl of the Mediterranean” for its black-lava cliffs, and also grows an exclusive wine grape, endures gusty winds 340 days a year, and has craters that occasionally shoot out hot water. It’s described as being off the tourist radar, yet where lots of Italian glitterati, like Giorgio Armani, have vacation homes. There’s limited fresh water, but the island’s houses, called dammusi, have special domed roofs to gather rainwater.
Flights from several cities in Italy, and ferries from Sicily are available to get you there in an hour or two. Anybody here with personal experience or further knowledge about Pantelleria? How long do you suggest for a stay?