The Egadi Islands (Favignana, Levanzo, Marettimo) are off Trapani, western Sicily. Favignana: the old tuff quarries flooded by the sea = natural swimming pools with vertical walls (Cala Rossa). Levanzo: a prehistoric cave (Grotta del Genovese, 10,000 BC). Marettimo: the wild one.
THE beach. An old tuff quarry flooded by the sea. Vertical ochre walls, turquoise pool. Bike from town (20 min). The most photographed cove in Sicily.
Sandy, shallow, calm. The family beach of Favignana. Easy access from town.
Named for the monk seals that lived here. Rocky, clear water, snorkeling. East side of the island.
Pebble cove. Walk 30 min from the port. The water is absurdly clear. Levanzo has 200 residents.
The small beach at the port. Marettimo is the farthest, wildest Egadi island. Hiking trails to sea caves.
Ferry from Trapani: Favignana 25 min (Liberty Lines, 10-15). Levanzo 35 min. Marettimo 1h. Multiple daily departures.