Camarò Favignana
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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Favignana
7 stays · 3 aparthotels and 4 serviced apartments
Favignana is the largest of the Egadi Islands off western Sicily, and aparthotels and serviced apartments in Favignana suit visitors who want a kitchen and some space for a week on a small island. Cooking a few meals yourself is easy when you can stock up in the main town, and an apartment-style base works well for families and for groups sharing a stay.
7 stays
Where to stay in Favignana
Favignana town and harbour
- first-time visitors
- no car needed
- long stays
Wikivoyage calls Favignana town the island's main settlement and the place where ferries dock. Wikipedia says the modern town grew up around the Castello San Giacomo on the narrow isthmus joining the island's two halves. It is the practical base: shops, the port and the former Florio tuna cannery, now a museum on the history of the tuna harvest according to Wikivoyage, are all close by.
Stays in or near Favignana town and harbour
- Camarò Favignana · about 600 m away
- Case Vacanza Elisir · about 400 m away
- Elimi Favignana Apartments - Residence in città · about 600 m away
- Le Ancore Luxury Apartments · about 400 m away
Cala Rossa
- swimming
- scenery
- couples
Wikivoyage describes Cala Rossa as having limestone cliffs, clear cobalt water, and lists it as one of the island's notable swimming spots. It makes a good first stop for a swim, and Wikivoyage's advice that the island suits cycling applies to getting around.
Bue Marino cove
- swimming
- snorkelling
- quieter days
Wikivoyage describes Bue Marino as possibly the island's most stunning swim spot, and Wikipedia says the island is popular for scuba diving and snorkelling. The cove is a place to visit rather than a base.
Cala Rotonda and the west coast
- hill walking
- quiet bays
- sunset views
Wikivoyage describes Cala Rotonda as a small, nearly circular bay on the island's west coast. The western half of the island is hillier, with Monte Santa Caterina topped by the Santa Caterina Castle, according to Wikipedia, so the west suits visitors who like a walk with their swim.
Getting around Favignana
Favignana has no airport. Wikivoyage names Trapani as the main departure point, about 30 minutes away by hydrofoil, and says Marsala also has hydrofoil service. Liberty Lines, which operates hydrofoils between Trapani and the Egadi Islands (Favignana, Levanzo and Marettimo), sells tickets online and at ticket offices. Wikivoyage names Siremar as the operator of slower car ferries from Trapani and recommends booking ahead in peak season. Wikipedia's Trapani article lists Trapani-Birgi airport as a joint military and civil airport with low-cost services to London, Paris, Dublin and Munich.
On the island, Wikivoyage calls Favignana compact and flat and well suited to cycling, adds that scooters and small cars can also be rented, and says taxis are limited and that seasonal shuttle buses and a tourist train give limited service. Check vehicle arrangements with your host or the operator before you travel, particularly in July and August.
Living in Favignana for longer
Longer stays on a small island call for some planning. Favignana town is where the harbour, shops and services are, so an apartment there makes everyday errands easy without a vehicle. Wikivoyage's guide says the island is flat enough to cycle, which makes bikes a sensible way to reach beaches during a stay of a week or more.
The Egadi Islands marine protected area has an office in Piazza Europa in Favignana, according to its website, and offers an app and information on diving sites and guided visits. If you plan to dive, the site lists diving sites and guided-visit information. Wikivoyage notes that the Giardino dell'Impossibile botanical garden is open from April to November, which is a useful clue for shoulder-season plans.
When to visit Favignana
Wikivoyage marks July and August as the peak season. Trapani, the nearest large mainland town for which Wikipedia gives climate data, has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, moderately wet winters, with average daily highs from 15 °C in winter to 31 °C in August. Conditions on the island itself will differ a little, but the pattern is similar.
If you are visiting outside July and August, note that Wikivoyage says taxis are limited and shuttle buses are seasonal, so plan ferry and bicycle logistics ahead. Check the ferry and hydrofoil timetables with the operators for your travel dates.
Wikipedia gives the island a land area of 19.8 square kilometres and describes it as butterfly-shaped, with a flat eastern half and a hilly western half where Monte Santa Caterina reaches 314 metres. It lies about 18 km west of the Sicilian coast, so most visitors arrive from the mainland port of Trapani. For wider planning, see our guide to Italy.
Long-stay tips for Favignana
Of the 7 properties here, 2 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 1 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 3 include some form of housekeeping and 2 have a 24-hour front desk. For longer stays, the facts box on each property page shows exactly what the apartments include.
7 properties list a full kitchen and 0 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.
Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 50 m².
Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.
Other cities in Italy
Comparing destinations? See aparthotels in Rimini, Milan, Rome, Florence, Trieste, Riva del Garda, Naples and Vieste.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Favignana?
Take a hydrofoil from Trapani, which Wikivoyage says takes about 30 minutes, or a slower car ferry. Liberty Lines operates the hydrofoils, and Marsala also has hydrofoil service.
Do I need a car in Favignana?
Wikivoyage describes the island as compact and flat and ideal for cycling, with scooters and small cars also available to rent. Taxis are limited and shuttle buses are seasonal.
What is the best area to stay in Favignana?
Favignana town is the most practical base because the ferries dock there. Cala Rossa and the west coast suit those who want to be near the swimming spots.
When is the best time to visit Favignana?
July and August are the peak season according to Wikivoyage. Summers are hot and dry and winters mild at nearby Trapani, according to Wikipedia.
How many aparthotels are there in Favignana?
We currently list 7 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Favignana.
Do aparthotels in Favignana have kitchens?
7 of the 7 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.
Which aparthotels in Favignana have a washing machine?
2 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.
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