Favignana Apartments & Villas (Sicily)

Theis Sicilian island is often referred to as La Farfalla on account of its shape which has been likened to a butterfly over the blue sea. Its proper name is in fact derived from favonio, the prevalent local wind, although in Antiquity, it was known as Aegusa. Authentic Italy rent typical Sicilian accommodation in this area.

In more recent times, the fortunes of the island have been inextricably linked with the Florio family (see MARSALA) after they invested in a tuna fishery here, down by the harbour, where a prominent tower still marks the skyline. In times past, tuna fishing, and the mattanza (the traditional, but cruel ritual of killing the tuna trapped in the nets known as the camera della morte) comprised the principal means of earning a livelihood on the island.

Favignana covers an area of about 20sqm. The west ?wing? is dominated by Montagna Grossa which, despite its name, rises to a mere 302m. The eastern part of the island, on the other hand, is flatter and harbours the island?s main town. The jagged coastline is interrupted, here and there, with short stretches of sandy beach.

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