Favignana what to see: activities and advice

What to see in Favignana? Destinations not to be missed.

Among the unmissable destinations on what to see in Favignana, we recommend one of the most beautiful beaches in Sicily: Cala Rossa. It looks like a small rocky amphitheater with the sea in blue and turquoise tones. It takes its name from a bloody battle between the Romans and the Carthaginians where the sea turned all red.

Not least are Cala Azzurra, Bue Marino, Lido Burrone, Spiaggia Calamoni, Cala Faraglioni and many others that stand out from each other by their unique peculiarities.

The Grotta degli Innamorati is another of the destinations not to be missed, it can only be reached by sea and entered by swimming. It takes its name from two characteristic identical rocks side by side, tight as in an underwater embrace and you can admire the contrast of colors generated by the blue of the sea and the sunlight that reflects itself creating a wonderful play of lights.

But there are many other caves and glimpses that deserve all the attention such as Grotta Perciata or Grotta dei Sospiri.

There are so many things to see in Favignana and if you want to reach all these destinations by sea and visit those that are unreachable by land, you can book your dinghy here and experience a trip without limits!

Favignana what to do in one day?

How to make the most of the time during your vacation without missing any of the most important and beautiful beaches, coves and attractions of the island? Let's see what to do in Favignana.

Getting to the island is very simple: you can decide between the ferry that takes about an hour to make the Trapani-Favignana strait or the hydrofoil that takes you to the port in 20 minutes and several ferries and hydrofoils depart throughout the day, from 6.30 am to 8.00 pm.

We also recommend renting a bike or a scooter, in order to speed up travel and be able to see as many attractions as possible.

Once on the island you can have breakfast in the bars that you will find immediately in the square, then continuing to Palazzo Florio and the ancient Tonnara, which will tell you the story of Favignana with many small elements.

Continuing east you will be able to stop at Punta San Nicola and at the Grotta del Pozzo, which thanks to the Punic inscriptions and the remains of a necropolis from the Hellenistic age, will help to tell Favignana on timelines very far from today's one.

Continuing you will find Cala Rossa, which as anticipated is one of the most beautiful beaches in all of Sicily and is absolutely worth seeing and stopping for a nice swim in its clear and crystalline waters.

Continuing to discover what to visit in Favignana, the next stop could be Bue Marino to continue by sea or cut and reach Lido Burrone, perfect for a lunch break given the presence of services, moreover it is also adequately equipped for families.

You can then make other small stops at Calamoni Beach and Punta Longa, then return in the direction of the center and go up towards the Castle of Santa Caterina located at the highest point of Favignana.

What to see in Favignana in the evening?

The nightlife of Favignana takes place in the small streets of the historic center, where you can find many cafes. You can spend a very pleasant evening relaxing between a drink and a stroll among the stalls. Especially during the month of August many events are organized, with DJ sets and live music and in August every year a big party is organized in the main square that animates the evening with lots of beautiful music.

What to do in Favignana with children.

Favignana is an island that easily lends itself to welcoming people of all ages, from the oldest to the youngest, providing numerous services for families.

By renting a bike on the butterfly-shaped island you can choose those with a rear seat and you can walk safely.

The most suitable beach of all is definitely Lido Burrone, with its fine sand, crystal clear water and shallow waters. You will find various services such as the rental of umbrellas and sunbeds and the services of bars and restaurants.

Other very suitable beaches, including sand, pebbles and rocks, are Cala Azzurra, Cala Rotonda, Calamoni beach and Praia beach which is the closest to the town center.

How to get around in Favignana.

There are several solutions to be able to move around the island with all the comforts. You could rent a car here especially if you have children, so as not to tire too much and reach even the farthest places on the island.

But the most popular choices are scooters and bikes. These vehicles allow you to visit the island from tip to tip without having to give up those places that otherwise could not be reached by car!

You can reach all the hidden glimpses and coves of the island without getting too tired and moving more comfortably.

If you want to visit the island by sea, you can get around by renting a dinghy or taking a boat excursion, also seeing all those coves that cannot be reached by land.

It is impossible to be reductive when talking about Favignana: it is one of the most beautiful islands in Sicily, rich in history, emotions, natural beauty, colors, smells and flavors.

You just have to come and discover Favignana in all its beauty.

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