Pantathlon Pantelleria

Sports and territory in the heart of the Mediterranean

Pantathlon is a sports tourism event held every year in late May on the island of Pantelleria, in the municipality of the same name in the Province of Trapani, Sicily. It is not a competitive race with rankings and podiums, but rather a week of training, experiences, and conviviality that combines the three triathlon disciplines—swimming, cycling, and running—with the discovery of one of the most fascinating territories in the Mediterranean, halfway between Sicily and the Tunisian coast.

The concept and philosophy

The event was born in 2023 from the intuition of Filippo Di Mauro, a Sicilian economist and passionate triathlete, who wanted to create an event capable of uniting movement, nature, culture, and friendship. Since then, Pantathlon has become a small annual pilgrimage for those who love to swim, cycle, and run, but also to eat, laugh, and discover new places. Each edition welcomes a small group of about thirty athletes from different parts of the world, guided by expert instructors along the island's roads, trails, and coves.

Activities of the week

The program is spread over a week and alternates between sports sessions and moments of relaxation and social interaction. Recurring activities include:

• Swimming in the coves with crystal-clear waters and the inlets of the Pantescan coast;
• Road cycling along the hairpin bends and volcanic landscapes of the island, with dedicated coaching;
• Running and trail running along coastal paths and natural areas, reaching the evocative Lake of Venus;
• Evening yoga sessions, boat excursions, dinners featuring local products, and social gatherings.

Culture, nature, and taste

Alongside sports, Pantathlon offers cultural, naturalistic, and gastronomic initiatives that enhance the historical, landscape, and productive heritage of Pantelleria: from the dammusi (traditional stone houses) to the bush-trained vines (a UNESCO heritage site), from passito wine to capers, and the inevitable shared gelato among the athletes. It is an opportunity to experience the island during the off-season, discovering its authentic identity far from the summer crowds.

A model of sustainable tourism

Supported by the Pro-Pantelleria association and recognized by the municipal administration as an opportunity for promotion and development for the local community, Pantathlon represents a virtuous model of sustainable sports tourism. It involves local operators and generates positive impacts on the island's economy and image, de-seasonalizing tourist flows and showcasing an active, welcoming Pantelleria deeply connected to its land.