Aegadian Islands
(Favignana - Levanzo - Marettimo)
The archipelago of Aegadian islands lies off Trapani, near the Sicilian coast. It was once joined to the land, as proved by the graffiti in the Grotto del Genovese in Levanzo and by the shallow sea bed. In the course of millenniums it was separated from the rest of Sicily because of the raising of the sea level and the crustal movement. The three islands of the Archipelago, Favignana, Marettimo and the small Levanzo, have been a Marine Reserve since 1991. They have different characteristics, but they all are endowed with a deep crystal blue sea crossed by streams and beaten by strong winds.
Favignana, the greatest, has the highest number of inhabitants and is a renowned tourist destination. It boasts wonderful and varied natural settings and views,
mountains and plains.
Levanzo is the smallest, endowed with only a harbor and a village marked by white houses with thick rectangular walls. The rock coast is rich in splendid inlets and coves. Visitors can visit the island in short
time on foot.
Marettimo is the farthest from the coast and the wildest island in the archipelago. It is inhabited by a small fishing community. The setting is marked by mountains of dolomite rock descending sheer into the sea and dotted with a number of grottos.
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