Tag: sunset
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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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Boat tour around Favignana
One of the best ways to explore the island is by boat. There are several boat tours and rental options available that will take you around the island and its surrounding areas. Here is a couple of suggestions for a boat tour around Favignana, Levanzo and Marettimo. In barca con Emilio Emilio lives just downstairs…
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The little beach bar in town
When it comes to enjoying a drink with a view, without getting as far as Cala Rotonda, or Cala Pozzo, both on the other side of the Island, there is little to beat Magneva bar. Located right on the little town beach, you will find the usual panini over snack time, and all sorts of…
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Cala Rotonda
One thing which make Cala Rotonda stand out is the fact that is it nearly completely protected, with a small sandy beach at its very end. Facing Marettimo, Cala Rotonda is only 18mn away by bike from the house. In summer, there is a little bar (the Pura Vida Beach Club) providing some nice sunset…
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Caffe Tramontana (Marettimo)
On your way back from the Pizzo Falcone, or from the Castello di Punta Troia, we would recommend that you stop at the Caffe Tramontana. From the terrace, you have a perfect view over the steep coast and the Castello. It’s only a 5mn walk, coming from the main harbor. It overlooks the little Northern…
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Santa Catarina Castle
This is the castle you see from all around while in Favignana. Being enlightened at night, it is also the Egadi archipelago’s landmark. Leaving the town along its famous Tonara, it looks like an easy 300m drop, but there will be moments when you might regret starting this little hike. All in all, it’s a…