Favignana
The largest of the Egadi, shaped like a butterfly, with tuff coves such as Cala Rossa and Bue Marino. The former Florio tuna-fishery plant tells the story of the mattanza, the tuna catch practised here for centuries. The island is best explored by bike.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind, wave height and sea temperature.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Marausa station, 15.6 km away. Alternatively: Mozia-Birgi station, 15.9 km away. From the station you need a bus, a taxi or a car.
- By sea. The nearest ferry terminal is in the harbour, 200 m away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS), about 15 km away; with more flights, Palermo Falcone e Borsellino Airport (PMO) is about 73 km away.
- Parking. There are 4 signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 100 m away.
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from May to November, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. The wettest month is October (about 70 mm), the driest July. The sea is above 22 °C from June to October, peaking at 27 °C in August.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 12 to 15 °C | 15° 12° | 42 | 16° |
| Feb | from 11 to 15 °C | 15° 11° | 47 | 15° |
| Mar | from 12 to 16 °C | 16° 12° | 41 | 15° |
| Apr | from 14 to 17 °C | 17° 14° | 28 | 16° |
| May | from 17 to 20 °C | 20° 17° | 44 | 18° |
| Jun | from 21 to 24 °C | 24° 21° | 17 | 22° |
| Jul | from 25 to 28 °C | 28° 25° | 6 | 25° |
| Aug | from 26 to 29 °C | 29° 26° | 19 | 27° |
| Sep | from 23 to 26 °C | 26° 23° | 47 | 25° |
| Oct | from 20 to 23 °C | 23° 20° | 70 | 22° |
| Nov | from 17 to 20 °C | 20° 17° | 66 | 20° |
| Dec | from 13 to 16 °C | 16° 13° | 42 | 17° |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 7 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total; sea: surface temperature from NOAA OISST. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
On foot and on the water, nearby
- Favignana and MarettimoWater sports · Snorkelling, Scuba diving, Kayaking · Beginners (snorkelling), basic certification (diving) · 2 km
- Kitesurfing at the Stagnone di MarsalaWater sports · Windsurfing and kitesurfing · All levels, with a school · 15 km
Nearby
- ★ MoziaHistory and art · 14 km as the crow flies
- Trapani and the salt pansTown · 19 km as the crow flies
- EriceTown · 26 km as the crow flies
- ★ Grotta MangiapaneHistory and art · 35 km as the crow flies
- SegestaHistory and art · 44 km as the crow flies
- Zingaro Nature ReserveNature · 46 km as the crow flies