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The Aegadian Islands<\/strong>, known in antiquity by the Latin name Aegates<\/em>, are an archipelago of three main islands (Favignana<\/a>, Marettimo<\/a> and Levanzo<\/a>) and two smaller rocky islands (Formica and Maraone), the closest of which lie about 7 km off the western coast of Sicily, between Marsala and Trapani.<\/p>\n

To discover in the archipelago<\/h2>\n

The archipelago is home to the Egadi Islands Marine Nature Reserve, still sparsely populated, featuring very beautiful Mediterranean and marine landscapes, often deserted.
\nThe climate is generally dry, mild in winter, and the summers are long, hot and sunny, with average highs of 30\u00b0 in August.
\nThese Aegadian Islands are a lovely destination for relaxing, although in August they are very busy. Their beaches and coves are among the most beautiful in Sicily, with turquoise waters, including the Cala Rossa<\/em> and the Cala Azzurra<\/em> on Favignana, which are the most famous.<\/p>\n

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Cala Rossa on Favignana<\/p><\/div>\n

You can also discover many caves, go cycling, and see tourist sites such as the old quarries, fortresses, caves, etc.
\nTo reach the archipelago, several companies offer crossings by ferry or hydrofoil from Trapani.<\/p>\n

Historical overview<\/h2>\n

Traces of ancient human settlements are found mainly on Levanzo, in prehistoric caves, and to a lesser extent on Favignana. It is assumed that the last glaciation created a natural passage between Africa and Sicily.
\nThe Carthaginians used the Aegades<\/em> as a naval base and in 242 BCE, during the First Punic War, a bloody battle between Rome and Carthage gave its name to the cove of Cala Rossa<\/em>. The Romans were victorious and took possession of the islands.<\/p>\n

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After the fall of the Roman Empire, the islands fell into the hands of the Vandals, the Goths and then the Saracens. In 1081 they were occupied and fortified by the Normans.
\nThey shared a common destiny with Sicily until the 16th century, when they became the property of the Pallavicini-Rusconi<\/strong> of Genoa. From the 15th century onwards, the development of tuna fishing, followed by canneries, generated significant economic growth.
\nBarbary pirates hid in their coves during raids in the Mediterranean.
\nThe islands were sold by the Genoese bankers in 1874 to Ignazio Florio<\/strong>, and were then transferred to the Italian State in 1937.<\/p>\n

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