The link between Ustica Island and Favignana is temporarily not served by any maritime company connected to NetFerry online booking system.
The island of Favignana is part of the Sicilian Egadi islands facing the western coast of Sicily and is the largest island in the archipelago. It is butterfly shaped and since ancient times it has been known by various names including Auegusa or island of the goats because there are plenty of goats on the island. Under the Arabs, the island had the name Djazirat ar Rahib, named after the castle that rises on the island. The current name Favignana dates back to the Middle Ages, it was named after the westerly wind Favonio. An important event on the island is the Mattanza, which has been happeni... [More information]