Tag: Culture
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Two days in Sicily “mainland”
This is the moment when we insist on the exceptionally insular character of Favignana, an island-off-another-island. Everyone here is Sicilian of course, and the history, long and gone, and also the more recent one, is one of emigration, conquest and cultural interactions. This is what makes Sicily such an attractive land not only in Italy…
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Nolan’s Odyssey shot in Favignana
Christopher Nolan’s new epic movie will have the bulk of it shot on the island where scholars think Homer conceived the Odyssey, in the 8th century BC. Nick-named the goat island, the whole crew was welcomed with a huge goat BBQ. Sicily plays a significant role in The Odyssey as it is associated with some…
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Favignana Gin
Imagine the inception of a gin company nestled on a remote Italian island, where tradition meets innovation amidst the Mediterranean breeze. This is the story of three friends along the bumpy journey of creating such a venture, blending Favignana rough soil with the spirit of entrepreneurship. Settling in Favignana with family and all, all the…
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Trapani’s 400 years old Good Friday procession
Since 1612 Trapani celebrates a traditional procession known as the “Misteri di Trapani”, making it one of the most enduring and significant events in Italian religious and cultural history. The Misteri di Trapani, also referred to as the Processione dei Misteri, is a pageant that reenacts the Passion of Christ, from the Last Supper to…
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San Giuseppe Favignana festival
“Festival” is maybe slightly overstated, although the « San Giuseppe prenzo (lunch) » is quite of an event here. It is a traditional Sicilian festival that is celebrated annually on March 19th in honor of Saint Joseph (San Giuseppe in Italian), who is the patron saint of Sicily. The festival is also known as the…
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Spend a day in Levanzo
Levanzo is the nearest island from Favignana. It is known for its crystal-clear waters, rugged coastline, and scenic beauty. Here are a few reasons why you should plan a day there: Visit the Grotta del Genovese This is a prehistoric cave located on the western side of the island, accessible only by boat. It features…
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Grotta del Genovese (Levanzo)
One of the last European parietal caves you can actually visit (and not a nearby copy). Unless the sea is too rough in Northerly wind, usually a boat will take you there from Lavanzo’s harbor. You can also get to the entrance walking (circa 4km | 1h). But you will only get into the cave…
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The Tonnara
The tonnara of Favignana is the iconic landmark of the island. It is the first thing you see while arriving with the ferry, in fact one of the largest in the Mediterranean. But its importance exceeds its size, as it is the symbol of the rise and fall of Ignazio Florio Jr, one of the…