The archipelago of the Egadi Islands is located in the western part of Sicily, well connected by ferries and hydrofoils from Trapani.
Favignana, Levanzo, and Marettimo are three islands, which attract thousands of tourists, fascinated by the unspoiled nature, the unique beauty of the coastline, and tempted by the cuisine. Quite popular in the summer, the Egadi Islands are an ideal choice for those who want to enjoy fabulous landscapes, surrounded by a blue sea merging the horizon with Sicily’s sky.
The Beaches of Egadi Islands and what to see
Favignana is the largest island of the Egadi and the closest to the coast of Sicily.
Just a little further to the north is the island of Favignana Levanzo, the smallest of the archipelago, but rich in places of natural beauty.
Marettimo, the western most island of the Egadi Islands is large-part unspoiled, beautiful with it pure rock coastline.
Historical Background of Egadi Islands
The finds of human settlements found on the Egadi Islands date back to prehistoric times. It became an important Phoenician center, the archipelago of the Egadi passed to the Romans in the third century BC, and after which began a long period of decline. Purchased during the Middle Ages by an important family of Genoa, which made it an important docking point for routes to the east, the Egadi Islands have always maintained a pristine town, maintaining their economy by fishing and herding.
