Favignana
The largest, most populated and busiest of the three Aegadian Islands is Favignana. Its location is more or less equidistant from Trapani as it is from Marsala, on Sicily's western coast, a distance of around twenty two kilometres from the Sicilian mainland.
During the summer, Favignana is a favourite spot for visitors who come to bathe in its beautiful water, with a variety of beaches and rocky bays to choose from. The most famous spots on the island are Cala Azzurra, Bue Marino Beach and Cala Rossa but there are further beaches apart from those. Apart from the opportunity to swim and snorkel, the crystal clear waters around the island are a sight to behold and offer some of the most dramatic scenery in the whole of Sicily.
With a size of 20 km² the island is slightly too big to discover on foot, certainly if you only have one day, but there are buses, taxis and rental options to choose from. If you're competent with a scooter then there are places to rent those but with its mostly flat terrain, a bicycle can be the better fit. Close to the port there's a large hill which you can climb and get an excellent view of the island's shape which many people liken to a butterfly.
Most of the Aegadian Islands population lives in Favignana, around 3,500 with the remaining 800 or so split between the neighbouring islands of Levanzo and Marettimo. On Favignana you'll find a small number of hotels as well as a decent town around the main arrival port, simply known as "Favignana". The port area is pretty and has a good number of bars, shops and restaurants. It's also home to Villa Florio whose gardens and interior you can visit.
You can reach Favignana either from Trapani or Marsala; in each case the hydrofoil journey takes around half an hour. While you're here, and if you have time, it also makes sense to visit the other two Aegadian Islands: Levanzo and Marettimo which each have their own charms and character.
During the summer, Favignana is a favourite spot for visitors who come to bathe in its beautiful water, with a variety of beaches and rocky bays to choose from. The most famous spots on the island are Cala Azzurra, Bue Marino Beach and Cala Rossa but there are further beaches apart from those. Apart from the opportunity to swim and snorkel, the crystal clear waters around the island are a sight to behold and offer some of the most dramatic scenery in the whole of Sicily.
With a size of 20 km² the island is slightly too big to discover on foot, certainly if you only have one day, but there are buses, taxis and rental options to choose from. If you're competent with a scooter then there are places to rent those but with its mostly flat terrain, a bicycle can be the better fit. Close to the port there's a large hill which you can climb and get an excellent view of the island's shape which many people liken to a butterfly.
Most of the Aegadian Islands population lives in Favignana, around 3,500 with the remaining 800 or so split between the neighbouring islands of Levanzo and Marettimo. On Favignana you'll find a small number of hotels as well as a decent town around the main arrival port, simply known as "Favignana". The port area is pretty and has a good number of bars, shops and restaurants. It's also home to Villa Florio whose gardens and interior you can visit.
You can reach Favignana either from Trapani or Marsala; in each case the hydrofoil journey takes around half an hour. While you're here, and if you have time, it also makes sense to visit the other two Aegadian Islands: Levanzo and Marettimo which each have their own charms and character.
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Category: Aegadian Islands (Isole Egadi)
Administrative area: Trapani Province Population: Around 3,500 Size: 20 km² Highlights: Cala Rossa, Bue Marino Beach, Cala Azzurra Island hotels: 10 |
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Arrival port: Favignana
Journey time from Sicilian mainland: 30 minutes Distance from nearest Sicilian mainland port: 22 km |
Arrive by: Ferry, hydrofoil
Arrive from: Trapani, Marsala, Levanzo, Marettimo Best airport: Trapani Airport |
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