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Dec 03
The photo of the day: the Egadi islands seen from Marsala
Splendid view from Marsala of the three Egadi islands, from the left Marettimo then Favignana in the center and Levanzo on the right which seems to be linked to Favignana, Maraone and Formica are not visible further to the right. The structure that can be seen in the foreground is the Grotta della Sibilla and the Baglio Anselmi Archaeological Museum (Lungomare Boeo 30, Marsala Info: …
May 21
Phase 2: in Favignana spring triumphs… waiting for the restart
Nature continues its rhythms, those of an island are particularly variable because they are more affected by climate change and constant and constant temperature changes, winds and tides. In Favignana during this period everything is blooming, from Monte Santa Caterina to the last rock that plunges into the sea at Punta Faraglione, it's an explosion of …
Apr 13
Favignana: the coves from the town to the Scalo Cavallo
Favignana offers access to almost all the coves by land as well as by sea. I am beyond 36 the km of coastline, of a hypothetical circumnavigation of the island, almost all accessible which is congested only in the central period of August. Therefore it is advisable not to travel to these islands in the middle of the summer but to plan another period, better …
Apr 10
Marettimo, ancient Hiera
A beautiful video reportage that scrupulously and carefully describes all aspects of this beautiful Mediterranean island: Marettimo, Egadi Islands, Sicily. Put a like on: https://www.facebook.com/favignana.biz/
Apr 10
The age of the Florio family: the happy age of the Egadi
A book that cannot be missed for lovers of Favignanese and Sicilian history as well as that of Sicilian liberty style “The age of the Florio family” by Sellerio Editore (1985). https://sellerio.it/it/catalogo/Eta-Florio/Giuffrida-Lentini/11337 In the almost 300 large format pages, in addition to the splendid period photos, a widespread reconstruction of the adventure of this large family that has changed history …
Apr 08
Trekking the cliffs: Case Canini from Cala Rotonda
In a time when we have to stay at home to avoid the contagion of this ugly epidemic it comes to tell a path I did last spring in Favignana, more or less in this period. Enjoy the reading. Text and photos: © Giorgio De Simone Nice day, it's 7:30 of the morning. Today I want to try …
Apr 05
The photo of the day: the tip of Punta Troia Marettimo
The steep rocky ridge that can be seen from the rooftop terrace of the Castle of Punta Troia Marettimo Photo: Giorgio De Simone
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