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The home base of Blanche ‘Choras’ that clamping herself to cliff sides, and image -cool blue dome churches, it is no wonder that Santorini is one of the most popular European summer outings.
If the most picturesque island in Greece was not so incredibly busy, and overnight stays in those iconic cave hotels with swim suites would not cost thousands of euros per night …
But hey, who said that Santorini retains a monopoly on the whitewashed island of aesthetics?
About in Italy, in the Tyrrhenian Sea, there is A small island that most tourists still have to discoverand Instagrammers have not ruined, offering picturesque coastal cities, beautiful bars and a taste of that slow Mediterranean life:
Ever heard of the hidden Santorini of Italy?
Favignana Legel is off the coast of Sicily. Emerging summer hotspot You have waited to hear about.
I mean, it was even selected by Christopher Nolan as the setting for his next Big Hollywood -Blockbuster, The OdysseyThat’s, you know, A classic Greek story.
A small country mass that covers an area of only 14.2 square miles and yet full of old sights and natural miracles, Favignana is one of those places that you can easily see for a few days or a long weekend, but you will not be hurry to leave once you get there.
Imagine a flat coastline alternating with coastal differences and shallow bays bathed by turquoise waters and a lush countryside traversed through cycle pathsPassing idyllic farms and rolling vineyards: La Dolce Vita On its prime.
Oh, and have we mentioned the photo-perfect capital?
A charming port city and delicious food
The most important city on the island, Favignana (the same name as the island) is littered with family business Trattorias, cozy café terraces and gelato stores, and it is famous for its Low -rise cubic buildings colored light sand or broken white:
Not strikingly white, such as Santorini, but the parallels can be found there, especially along the waterfront, where there are a number of boutique hotels and renovated villas that have received a chalk-white makeover.
Cala Rossa is one of the best beaches on the island and is one Peaceful Sand-and-Gravel Strip Supported by a limestone cliff, a picturesque bike ride of 20 minutes away, and if you happen to long for some pasta and local wine, Trattoria da papù Has a long list of Sicilian delicacies at affordable prices.
Have you seen all those turquoise Calas?
Beyond the picturesque Harborside capital, Favignana is the home of a legendary tuna Cannery. As soon as the property of the Florio family, it is now a museum that describes the rich tuna fishing history of the island – the tendency to say, there is no better place to get souvenirs.
A fairy tale castle on a hill overlooking the Green -blue colored Mediterranean and a rocky coastline, Castello di Santa Caterina is a must-do walk for both culture lovers and nature lovers, and for the water babies that are available, options are endless:
There is Bue marinoA stretch of coastal quarries and secret bays; Grotta Perciataa seam framed by beautiful arches and offering photo cops and snorkeling options; And don’t forget the appropriate name Cala Azzuraof part of the bright seas You’ve ever seen.
Favignana is fairly affordable – and even better, quiet!
Santorini-like whatever it is, Favignana is nowhere as busy or expensive as the iconic Greek island: exact visitation figures are unclear, but it seems to be average under a million a yearAnd we suspect that it mainly originates Sicily.
As for all that delicious pistachio -pasta, Made-On-Spot Sourdough PizzasAnd not-Baked Mandorle Sweets, you will hardly blow the budget by treating yourself a bit in Favignana:
Expect to pay approximately $ 10– $ 15 for a main course In a local restaurant, or $ 30- $ 40 for a 3-course dinner at the harbor.
In terms of accommodation, an apartment with one bedroom in the center of the city of Favignana will reduce you $ 82 per night (check-out La Casetta in Centro), or if you are more of a hotel person, a single room at the 3-star Favignana Hotel Costs from $ 123 to BOOK.
This summer, Americans can fly non -stop from New York (JFK) to Catania (CTA), in southeastern Sicily.
Although it is 145 miles from Trapani, The gateway to the Egadi IslandsCatania has train and bus services that go almost everywhere in Sicily: once there you have no problem finding a rural connection with Trapani.
One -way options or ferry tickets from Trapani to Favignana start from a cheap $ 7.
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