Places
Places of Favignana
Beaches, coves and distinctive island places, collected in one clear index.
Places
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Discover the beaches, coves and other Favignana places collected by FavignanaTips. Search by name or use the categories to find what interests you.
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Cove
Cala del Pozzo
A small rocky inlet on Favignana's north-west coast: quiet, without facilities and with very clear water.
Cove
Cala Graziosa
A small rocky cove on Favignana's eastern side: quiet, without facilities and best suited to confident swimmers.
Cove
Cala Preveto
Piccola insenatura della costa di Favignana, senza servizi e poco frequentata.
Cove
Cala San Nicola
Piccola insenatura della costa di Favignana, senza servizi e poco frequentata.
Cove
Scalo Cavallo
A former small landing on Favignana's east coast, today a secluded rocky stretch with no facilities.
Cove
Scivolo
A rocky spot on Favignana where a sloping slab runs into the sea: no facilities, best for confident swimmers.
Cove
Cala Rossa
Favignana's most famous tuff amphitheatre, where the water shifts from green to deep blue and snorkelling is spectacular.
Cove
Bue Marino
Carved tuff platforms on Favignana's north coast, with deep water a few metres from shore and rewarding snorkelling.
Cove
Cala Azzurra
A turquoise inlet on Favignana's south-east coast, with a gradual entry into the water and a family-friendly feel.
Beach
Lido Burrone
Favignana's best-known sandy beach, on the south coast, with shallow water and an easy, family-friendly entry.
Cove
Cala Rotonda
A wide inlet on Favignana's west coast, with a natural arch, an Odyssean legend and superb late-afternoon light.
Beach
Praia
The town beach, steps from Favignana's harbour: convenient, walkable and ideal for a quick swim.
Tuna factory
Florio Tuna Factory (Ex Stabilimento Florio)
The old Florio tuna factory on the harbour front: the industrial complex that shaped Favignana's economy and social life.
Historic site
Santa Caterina Castle
The fortress crowning Monte Santa Caterina, with the widest view over Favignana and the archipelago.
Nature
The Impossible Garden
A botanical park set inside Favignana's former calcarenite quarries, with almost 500 plant species and much of the route below street level.
Point of interest
Old town and Piazza Madrice
The heart of Favignana village, between the mother church, the tuff streets and the square where island life gathers.
Historic site
Palazzo Florio
The residence built for Ignazio Florio near the harbour, a symbol of the island's industrial tuna era.