Getting married on an island: the magic of Favignana and Marettimo

Do you love to travel? Do you like the sea? Getting married on an island is a dream, if you want to share your promises immersed in a landscape that remains imprinted on your mind.

Favignana and Marettimo are the perfect places to say your vows. Why? Come with me, we will take a little tour to discover their beauties.

Getting married on an island: where Favignana and Marettimo are located.

Swipe a finger on the map. Go south to Sicily. Are you there? Now move your fingertip westwards. It passes Palermo, Scopello and San Vito Lo Capo. The distances are traveled quickly, playing with the planisphere. Now stop on Trapani. Move a little away from the coast, only seven kilometers. Follow the sea. Ok. You’re right on the Egadi Islands.

The largest is called Favignana. It owes its name to a warm wind, coming from the west, called Favonio. It feels like you’re in a tropical paradise. Its waters are in fact crystal clear, perfect for those who love snor-keling.

Further west, lies Marettimo. If you want an intimate wedding, away from the chaos of the big centers, you have found your place of the heart. Its beautiful landscapes can only be reached on foot, precious re-wards for those on the hunt for treasures.

What are the most magical places to say your vows on the Egadi Islands

In Marettimo you can marry with a religious rite in its Byzantine Church, which is consecrated. If you want to celebrate civil or symbolic weddings, there are plen-ty of great places to choose from, small sandy coves or lovely beaches full of pebbles.

An example of a union between history and beauty is Punta Troia. It is a Norman castle with an ancient path which soars on the rocks. This is the perfect place for wondrous marriage proposals.

In Favignana there is a monumental architectural complex rich in history. The Florio Family has built an establishment on the island dedicated to tuna fishing. The building is still present. It is characterized by high ceilings and its imposing and strong appearance.

It is no longer in use as a tuna factory. Its beauty is now lent to the celebration of civil ceremony wed-dings, where you can say your vows immersed in an environment full of charm.

Which are the most beautiful beaches of Marettimo and Favignana

In Favignana you can find Cala Azzurra, a shoreline with a rocky and sandy coastlines. Its name is from the color of the waters, crystalline and transparent, like glass. Cala Rossa is a perfect place for diving and admiring the beauty of the uncontaminated seabed.

If you are looking for a suggestive view, Bue Marino is the ideal choice. It is a stretch of sea where the white of the tuff quarries meets the turquoise of the sea, for an enchanting combination of colors.

In Marettimo you will find Cala Bianca, a treasure hidden in a chest, which can however be comfortably reached by boat. If you love unspoiled nature, this is the place for you.
Praia Nacchi is a quiet and intimate beach with pebbles, where you can enjoy the sound of nature and snorkel among the fish in the seabed.

What Nadia Calvino recommends

Favignana and Marettimo are wonderful locations where all the sweetness of the seaside villages is reflected in a clean body of water, full of fish, crystal clear like diamonds, blue like lapis lazuli.

Getting married on these islands means choosing nature, loving yourself, slowing down time, enjoying moment by moment, away from the noise and rush of big cities. Do you like it as an idea?

I know these places very well, the suppliers, the best facilities, the most hidden and enchanting places. Together we will organize your most beautiful day, we will shape it and give it life with a breath.