How to reach Egadi islands from Trapani: suggestions for your holidays

In this archipelago there’s not only one of the most beautiful beaches in Sicily, but also one of the most beautiful places in Sicily. In other words, the reasons to go there are a lot. Especially if you’re spending your holidays in the northwest side of Sicily. You also think it in this way, so you want to know how to reach Egadi islands from Trapani.

From Palermo to Trapani

If the destination of your holidays in Sicily is Palermo, visiting Egadi islands is one of the recommended excursions. To reach Trapani from Palermo, you have two options:

• By car: take the A29 motorway to Mazara del Vallo and then follow the road signs to Trapani. The trip is about a hour and half long.

• By train: from the station of Palermo there are numerous trains that take to Trapani. The trip is about three hour long. For further information, you can visit the site Trenitalia.com.

From Trapani to Egadi islands

Once you arrive in Trapani, all you have to do is reach the port of the city. From here there are numerous hydrofoils and ferries that take to Egadi islands. At the port you’ll find all the information you need.

Egadi islands, yes. But which?

Levanzo, Favignana and Marettimo are the main islands. Then there are two small isles and some sea stacks. Don’t know where to go yet? If so, there are some suggestions about which one of the Egadi islands you should visit.

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