Grotta dei Briganti

The first of the amazing caves of Pantelleria is certainly one of the Brigantes, located to the west of the island and reached by a long descent, from the green of Big Mountain, penetrates the darkness of volcanic cavity. The name, of course effect, it is due to a tragic incident that occurred during the unification of Italy, a group of young people after refusing to perform military service, he just hid in this cave. When the police found them, they were publicly executed: that is why the name "Dei Briganti".