2025 Favignana Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

The island is famous for its caves of calcarenite rock (locally known as "tufo") and the ancient fishing technique of tonnara, with the trapping and mattanza (slaughter) of bluefin tuna. It hosts the historical Tonnara di Favignana. At most I would stay three to four days, meaning two to three nights. This should be enough time to give you an adequate visit and enough ability to see the attractions of Favignana and make wonderful memories. is easy to say that beyond being the largest of the islands in this archipelago, this is also the liveliest and probably the most attractive. Don't get me wrong: Marettimo is wilder and beautiful, and you have the Levanzo Islands that are also amazing and beautiful, but Favignana stands out. You can get around the island is by car, by scooter or foot. But I believe renting a scooter is for sure the best solution. Therefore bike, both normal and electric, is the main mean of transport on the island. It is also possible to get around by other vehicles, from scooter to car. You can also opt for the tourist train or traditional private mini bus. The most famous of the swimming spots in Favignana. According to legend, the “rossa” of the name refers to the red blood staining the crystalline waters of the cove during a battle between the Romans and Carthaginians in 241 BC. But it's hard to imagine that this place was ever anything but serene. #trip #beach ❤️#beachlife #sicily

March–April is the perfect time to visit Shanwei, with pleasant weather that's neither too hot nor too cold! Check out this super detailed Shanwei travel guide! 🚗Transportation Guide High-speed Rail: Shanwei Station is very convenient. There are buses to all the attractions, and taxis are also affordable. Self-driving: It takes about 3 hours from the Pearl River Delta region. The scenery along the way is quite nice, but there may be traffic jams during holidays, so plan ahead. 🏠Accommodation Recommendations 📍Downtown: If you want to go shopping and enjoy delicious food, this is the place to stay! It's close to Erma Road, and you can take a walk on the beach at night. 📍Honghai Bay: The perfect choice for sea views. The ocean is right outside your window, but prices are higher than in the downtown area. 🌟Must-Visit Attractions 1. Honghai Bay: The sand here is fine and soft, and the water is crystal clear. The weather in March–April is just right for strolling along the beach or wading in the shallows. It's incredibly relaxing! 2. Jinzhen Bay: The long coastline offers picture-perfect views everywhere you look. At dusk, the setting sun casts a warm glow on the beach, creating a magical atmosphere. 3. Fengshan Ancestral Temple Tourist Area: Experience Shanwei's Mazu culture and climb Fengshan Mountain for a panoramic view of Shanwei city and the ocean. 🍱Food Recommendations 1. Beef Pancakes: Take a bite of this savory pancake and enjoy the burst of flavor and juicy filling. Be sure to eat it while it's hot! 2. Caicha: A hearty dish made with various vegetables, vermicelli noodles, dried shrimp, and other ingredients, topped with a spoonful of crushed peanuts. It's a flavorful and satisfying meal. 3. Xiaomi & Zhuchangfen: Xiaomi is a soft, glutinous rice dumpling with a savory filling. Zhuchangfen (rice noodle rolls) are served with a special sauce, making them smooth and delicious. 📅Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Shanwei → Check in to hotel → Explore Erma Road for food → Watch the sunset at Jinzhen Bay Day 2: Honghai Bay → Buy seafood at the seafood market and have it cooked → Fengshan Ancestral Temple Tourist Area Day 3: Enjoy morning tea → Stroll around the city center and buy some local specialties → Return trip

I went to Favignana from Palermo. A bus 🚌 to Trapani then ferry ⛴️ to Favignana porto. Bus 9 EUR, ferry 14€, not complicated and cheap. It took 30 min by ferry and around 1 hour 40 min by bus. Favignana has a city centre where everything is happening, so it’s a place to go in the evening for a nice restaurant. I stayed 2 km from a city centre and didn’t regret it. My agenda for 3 days was: Day 1 Check in at 12:30, riding a bicycle to get familiar with a surroundings, chilling near some cliffs, a dinner in a city centre Day 2 I divided it into 2 parts First half - riding a bike 🚲 lunch in the city centre, then hiking the cliffs, dinner in the city centre Day 3 2 halves: sunbathing and swimming in the southern part of the island Second half of the day: lunch in the city centre and bicycling around cliffs I love riding a bike and Favignana is PERFECT for that. I thought i’d swim and sunbathe more but I’m happy for my plan changes 😛 Definitely recommend trying food with tonno - it’s super delicious on the island 🏝️ and staying further from the city centre is a good idea. Have a power bank because you’ll be taking photos of everything around. It’s just too beautiful 🤩 And also about the beaches, I went on a sand beach but I saw people playing around cliffs - it’s just not for me. Water is clearer in the first half of the day and for the second half it’s more wild - more waves and you feel the power of the sea. #Favignana #biking #wildnature