Favignana

Called the “large butterfly upon the sea” by the Italian painter Salvatore Fiume, Favignana is the capital and also the largest island of the Aegadian archipelago.

Ideal location for lover of holiday by the seaside, the coast of this island offers facilities and environments for all tastes. Starting with the fine and golden sand of the beaches Cala Azzurra, Calamoni and Lido di Burrone, to the little bays with beaches made of sand and peddle, like Punta Lunga, Punta Sottile, Preveto and the bay of the Faraglioni. There are also amazing rocky formations of Grotta Perciata and Il Cavallo, perfect for dive fans.

Under the water level, you will find splendid sea bottom, which makes this island a perfect choice for snorkeling and diving. Do not miss the Grotte dei Sospiri (the Caves of the Sighs), wonderful marine caves reachable by boat.

The town centre of Favignana is composed by due main piazzas and it is rich of bars and restaurants with their vast and delicious local cuisine. From there, it is possible to walk to the marina and enjoy lovely evening walks by the seafront.