Isola Favignana Travel Guide

 
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Things to Do  

Snack at Rosticceria Calabro Giovanni, Favignano

Snack at Rosticceria Calabro Giovanni,  Favignano, Isola Favignana

 elena_malta Says:  This Gastronomie has a nice choice of ready meals to take away! Grab your snack where all the local eat! This small place offers a variety of wholesome food that will delight any palate. 

Hire a boat and visit Carla Rossa

Hire a boat and visit Carla Rossa, Isola Favignana

 jeffmartinartist Says:  Carla Rossa is a bay on the island of Favignana. It is very well known and very popular not only with the locals on the island but day-trippers from Marsala and Trapani. There is nothing there except blue water and dramatic cliffs. You can access the bay from land but why... 

Read this Book

Read this Book, Isola Favignana

 jeffmartinartist Says:  I insist that you read this book if you a planning a trip to Favignana, or have ever visited Favignana, or have ever dreamt of visiting Favignana. The author Theresa Maggio takes you on a personal journey of the island it’s history and it’s people. 

The Favignana garbage collector

The Favignana garbage collector, Isola Favignana

 jeffmartinartist Says:  This is the garbage collector on the island of Favignana. He is a big man and he drives around in this very small vehicle. I was torn as to if this is something to see or a warning or danger. Should you visit Favignana …. well he is a mute, and has on occasions he has... 

Watch the sunset from Mt Santa Caterina

Watch the sunset from Mt Santa Caterina, Isola Favignana

 jeffmartinartist Says:  Watching the sunset from the top of Mt Santa Caterina looking towards Marettimo is an amazing experience. It will be different every time you do it and this photo…well shots of sunsets never do justice do they. 

Walking the Streets of Favignana

Walking the Streets of Favignana, Isola Favignana

 jeffmartinartist Says:  Strolling the streets of this small town is very pleasant and there is beauty to be found everywhere. Like this small window. It might not be the most exciting thing to do tip but I love to do it. 

Evening Promenade

Evening Promenade, Isola Favignana

 jeffmartinartist Says:  When evening comes, the work is done and the day is heading towards night. The people of Favignana people converge on the main square for a drink chat or just to watch everyone else promenade the streets it is a great time on the island of Favignana. 

Go to church!

Go to church!, Isola Favignana

 jeffmartinartist Says:  Have a look at the quaint little church that has been host to the weddings, christenings and funerals of a community for generations. 

go for a swim

go for a swim, Isola Favignana

 jeffmartinartist Says:  It does not matter where you stay on Favignana the water is a short walk away and finding your own private little beach is very easy. 

See a real fish market

See a real fish market, Isola Favignana

 jeffmartinartist Says:  Have you ever been to a fish market? Not like this you haven’t, this is hand to mouth stuff. On the island of Favignana the locals can see easily any boats coming in and out of the port. In the morning when the boats are returning from the deep blue sea, the locals will... 

Find a Gozzo

Find a Gozzo, Isola Favignana

 jeffmartinartist Says:  A Gozzo is a Barca, a Barca is a boat and the boats on Favignana are beautiful. Generation to generation these boats are handed down along with their colors and names. They are big and yet look small. They are some of the most beautiful and practical things you will ever... 

Hotels  

Miramare Camping Village: Slick individual Bungalows with cooking Facilities

Miramare Camping Village: Slick individual Bungalows with cooking Facilities, Isola Favignana

 jeffmartinartist Says:  Miramare camping village and bungalows is one well set up operation with a very friendly team running it. Located southern coast of Favignana about four minutes by car or a nice bike ride by me. It has all the stuff you need for the holiday. We stayed in this cabin (photo)... 

L’Oasi Accommodation Favignana: A private underground family run oasis.

L’Oasi Accommodation Favignana: A private underground family run oasis., Isola Favignana

 jeffmartinartist Says:  I first stayed at L’oasi in 1999 on my first trip to Favignana and I must say it played a big part in my falling in love with this island. The strangest thing is arriving to the accommodation, because you just can’t see anything much. L’oasi is carved into the earth and it... 

Restaurants  

Amici del Mare: Try the fish of the day
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did you catch anything?

This is a great bar and restaurant over looking the port of Favignana and the guys that run it will look after you and the food is good be it for a meal or a snack . It is a great spot for that first drink after a day on a boat and deciding what to do with the evening.

Favorite Dish: Fish of the day. Why? Look at it! It don't come no fresher.

Written May 7, 2005

Address: Piazza Marina 91023 Favignana (TP)

Phone: 0923 922596

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Transportation  

To Favignana from Trapani

To Favignana from Trapani, Isola Favignana

 jeffmartinartist Says:  Ferries leave from Trapani to the Egadi Islands regularly they mostly travel to Favignana, Levanzo and back to Trapani. The ferry to Marettimo is less often. Look into current prices and travel info at these web sites.http://www.tirrenia.it/http://www.siremar.it/Hydrofoils... 

Going West of Palermo, take the bus.

Going West of Palermo, take the bus., Isola Favignana

 jeffmartinartist Says:  Ok this is a quick and easy tip. While the train system thru most of Italy is great (Or Fantastic by Australian standards) the train line from Palermo to Trapani is not. After telling someone this and having her ignore me I had the added frustration of waiting for her at the... 

Rent a Scooter!

Rent a Scooter!, Isola Favignana

 MStars Says:  The most fun way to get around Favignana is by scooter. A must do! You'll be able to really see the island, and explore the calas, see amazing views, little beaches. . . 

Local Customs  

Wedding Procession
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Favignana Wedding

In a small island community like Favignana, if someone is getting married it is customary for the father of the bride and the bridal party to walk through the streets of the town to the church. The entire town will come out to watch the procession and it really is quite an event to behold. I hope you get to see a wedding procession like this one walking through the main square of Favignana.

Written May 31, 2005

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 Arts and Culture
 Romantic Travel and Honeymoons
 Religious Travel

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Favorites  

History important? I think so.
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Favorite thing: We have tips for, how to get there, what to eat and how to away but what about understanding a bit about the place. OK go to http://www.jeffmartin.com.au/ and click on the word Favignana in the intro blurb. It will tell you a bit about Favignana.

Fondest memory: my time there

Written May 10, 2005

Related to:
 Food and Dining
 Sailing and Boating
 Arts and Culture

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