The Aegadian Islands are a group of small mountainous islands in the Mediterranean Sea off the northwest coast of Sicily, near the city of Trapani. The three major islands that form a mini-archipelago are called Favignana, Levanzo and Marettimo. There are also some minor islands like the Formica between Levanzo and the coast of Trapani. The main occupation of the islanders except Formica, is fishing and this is where the largest tuna fishery in Sicily can be found. The overall population is estimated a bit over 5000. The islands which are known to have been inhabited since prehistoric times, witnessed a very important event in Antiquity: it was in these waters and over Favignana that in 241 BC the Romans defeated the Carthaginians and ended the First Punic War.

Favignana - It's the largest and the most frequented of the three principal Aegadian Islands. This area is important besides the beauty of it also from the historical and archeological interest, as in the waters of Favignana the naval battle between the Carthaginians and the Romans in 241 BC were carried out, colouring the water of Cala Rossa (Red Bay) with blood that was spread giving it its todays name. Favignana is one of the few islands of the Mediterranean Sea where it is possible to reach the sea from almost all of its coastline. All along the coast, about 33 km, you can find beautiful bays, sandy or pebbly beaches and flat rocks at cristall clear water. It is a popular site for scuba diving and snorkeling. The island is also famous for its caves of volcanic rock and the ancient fishing technique of the famous Tonnara, which belongs to the most important tradition of the island, with the trapping and "mattanza" (massacre) of the bluefin tuna, carried out from April to July, making Favignana an industry.

Marettimo - Marettimo is only 25 km from its sister island Favignana away, and only 130 km from Tunisia, but further away from the sicilian coast. Marettimo makes less than a 1000 of the population. Such geographic position determined the character and traditions of the inhabitants. Their main activity is fishery and traditional handcraft, and tourism, because of its cristall blu water and the caves like the Cammello where remains of ancient Roman settlements were found. The island is charakterized by uncontaminated seabeds and hilly areas in an completly naturalistic environment.

Levanzo - It is the smallest of the three major islands and forms a part of the municipality of Favignana, distant only 4 km, in the province of Trapani. It has an area of only 5,82 km and the highest point is Pizzo Monaco with a height of 278 m. The island counts less than 500 inhabitants. At the most western part of the island we find one of the most ancient caves, Grotta del Genovese", where manifestations and paintings on the rock were discovered, probably over 10000 years old. One should not miss a trecking tour to admire the flora and fauna, some plants you see only here, the whole area is made a nature habitat.