About Aegadian Islands

The Aegadian Islands or Egadi Islands as they are known locally are an archipelago of small mountainous islands in the Mediterranean Sea, off the Northwest coast of Sicily in Italy covering a total area of around 38 square kilometres. The Aegadian island group comprises of Favignana (the main island and also the largest and busiest), Levanzo (small and quiet) and Marettimo (the furtherst island from the mainland), as well as the minor islands of Formica and Maraone found between Levanzo and mainland Italy. This archipelago is a land of wonders and due to a very low population and desirable Mediterranean climate, the Aegadian group is a perfect location for those who love peace and quiet and uncontaminated nature. With one of the most beautiful sea-beds in the world and an abundance of multi-coloured fauna and flora, the Islands of the Aegadian Island group will no doubt take your breath away. Getting away from the Aegadian Islands by ferry requires travelling to Sicily or the mainland, depending on time of year.

About Ustica Island

Ustica is a small Italian island within the volcanic Aeolian chain in the Tyrrhenian Sea, to the north of Palermo, Sicily. Accented with bright pink hibiscus and green cacti, Ustica is a small, dark drop in the ocean, known affectionately as ‘the black pearl’. With a jagged coastline jewelled with sparkling grottoes, the surrounding waters are protected by marine area status, home to around half the Med’s fish and coral species. Italians frequent Ustica from July to August, so it’s best to sail here in the shoulder months, when the boat trips, enigmatic Roman ruins, picturesque piazzas and coastal footpaths are far less busy. Given the island’s popularity for short-excursions and weekend breaks, it is well linked with big Italian cities by ferry, including Palermo and Napoli, with regular routes to its port on the east coast.