Favignana Island is located in Sicily and together with Levanzo and Marettimo is part of the Aegadian Islands, a mini-Archipelago.
Favignana can be easily reached by ferry/hydrofoil from the port of Trapani or with private services. The journey takes about 30 minutes. An island with a jagged coastline about 33 km long, characterized by intense and vivid colours. The ideal way to discover this little paradise immersed in the Mediterranean Sea is to rent a bicycle (or a scooter) as soon as you arrive at the marina.
Favignana Island: What to see
Favignana Island is a jump in the colours of the sea that look like paintings. Houses with white facades and green or blue windows. The typical Sicilian flavours and aromas and the typical Mediterranean vegetation.
A quiet place, where you live by the sea. Beautiful beaches that alternate fine sand with rocky areas and pebble coves.
During my road trip in Trapani and surroundings, I dedicated 1 day to Favignana. The points I recommend for a stop are: Santa Caterina Castle, Cala Rossa, Lido Burrone, Cala Azzurra, Calamoni Beach.
If you visit Favignana during late Spring or Summer I suggest you visit the Castle early in the morning or during sunset in order to avoid the hottest hours.
Santa Caterina Castle is now an abandoned ruin, but the view from the highest point of the island is about 50 minutes walking. The view is truly spectacular between the colours of nature and the intense colours of the sea. You can also see the other 2 smaller islands of Levanzo and Marettimo.
The path to reach the castle is uphill. To a certain point, you can also arrive by bike or scooter, but then you have to continue by foot. The ascent is quite heavy and exposed to the sun, therefore, it is better to avoid the hottest and sunniest hours.
Favignana Island: Beaches Photo Gallery
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