Boat tour of the island
The number one experience: 7 hours of sailing between Cala Rossa, Bue Marino, the Faraglioni, and Grotta Perciata, with lunch on board.
What to do in Favignana
Unmissable experiences, from the great classics to tips that only locals know.
Unmissable experiences
Snorkeling in the Marine Area
Punta Sottile and Bue Marino offer crystal-clear seabeds populated by sea bream, octopuses, and groupers.
Diving in the Egadi Islands
Diving with ancient shipwrecks, gorgonian walls, and the famous rostra of the Battle of the Egadi.
Bike tour of the island
35 flat km, the entire island in one morning with stops at the coves.
Trekking to Monte Santa Caterina
1 hour climb up to the fort, 360° view of the Egadi islands and the Sicilian coast.
Ex Stabilimento Florio Museum
Multimedia tour in the historic tonnara: mattanza, Florio family, and underwater archaeology.
Caves and tufa quarries
The ancient hand-dug quarries have become hidden gardens to visit.
Sunset at Punta Sottile
The lighthouse, the wind, and the sky changing color: the evening ritual of Favignana.
Aperitif in Piazza Madrice
The heart of the village at sunset, among historic bars and artisans.
Excursion to Levanzo and Marettimo
Fast day ferries to the other two Egadi islands: Grotta del Genovese and the white houses of Marettimo.
Trekking a Marettimo: Case Romane e Punta Troia
Due escursioni a piedi dal paese: i resti romani con la chiesetta bizantina e il castello di Punta Troia a picco sul mare.
Grotta del Genovese a Levanzo
Pitture e incisioni preistoriche visitabili solo con guida autorizzata e prenotazione, via terra in fuoristrada o via mare.
Escursione a Levanzo e Marettimo
Traghetti veloci in giornata verso le altre due Egadi: Grotta del Genovese e case bianche di Marettimo.
In caso di maltempo
Cosa fare a Favignana con vento forte o pioggia
Musei, tartarughe, cave ipogee e giardini: le esperienze al coperto con orari verificati.
Editorial page
In the footsteps of Ulysses in the Egadi Islands
Myth and archaeology between Favignana, Levanzo and Marettimo: Butler's hypothesis, Cala Rotonda and a 3-day itinerary.
Recommended itineraries
From a weekend to a week-long holiday.
1 day
Breakfast at Piazza Madrice, boat tour around the island, dinner in a trattoria.
3 days
Day 1 boat tour, Day 2 bike + eastern coves, Day 3 Marettimo or Levanzo.
1 week
Add diving, trekking to the Fort, Florio museum, and a day between Trapani and Erice.
By bike
The island tour in 3–4 hours with stops, also suitable for children.
With children
Lido Burrone + protected snorkeling, gelateria, and mini-tour of the quarries.
Off-season
Trekking, cultural excursions, crystal-clear sea, and low prices.
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