Cala Rossa: how to get there and admire one of the most beautiful beaches in Favignana

It is one of the most beautiful beaches in Sicily. Do you really need any other reason to see Cala Rossa, on the island of Favignana? There is only one thing: you still don’t know how to get to this beautiful beach.

Here is all the information you need.

The beach

You can admire it in all its beauty in this photo. Cala Rossa a rocky amphitheater that gently descends towards the sea, turquoise and incredibly transparent. Part of flat rocks and another sandy alternate.

The history of Cala Rossa: the origin of the name

We go back to the battle of the Egadi, which was held in 241 BC. and saw Rome and Carthage collide. The Roman commander Lutazio Catulo reported an overwhelming victory over the Carthaginian fleet. Victory that ended the first Punic war in favor of Rome.

The victory was overwhelming but also bloody: legend tells that a strong wind pushed the blood of the death people towards this beach of Favignana, which has since been known as Cala Rossa.

Getting to Favignana

To get to the island of Favignana you need to take one of the ferries and hydrofoils departing from Trapani, easily accessible from Palermo. The advice is to embark your own vehicle, car or motorbike, so that you can move freely in Sicily.

Getting to Cala Rossa

Once you have landed on the island of Favignana, to get to Cala Rossa you must:

• Go beyond the town of Favignana;
• Follow the northern coast of the island;
• Get to the crossroads where the cove is indicated;
• Continue along this road for a couple of kilometers;
• Get to a panoramic point and leave your car or motorbike;
• Take an easy path that leads to Cala Rossa beach.

Favignana beaches

Cala Rossa, however beautiful, is certainly not the only beach to see on Favignana. This island can be considered an authentic treasure embellished with breathtaking coves. If you want to spend a holiday dedicated to relaxation by the sea that fears no comparison, you have found your destination.

Find out more: Egadi Islands: these are the most beautiful beaches of Favignana

What to see on Favignana

And Favignana is not only its sea: this island will give you many opportunities to go hiking or discover its suggestive traditions.

Find out more: What to see during a trip to Favignana: here are the 5 most beautiful places

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