Ancient finds off the Coast of the Aegadian Islands – Part 2
After a series of battles the Roman fleet was eventually destroyed, the war stalled as the Carthaginians never capitalised on their victory over their enemy’s naval forces. What followed were a series of land skirmishes on Sicily with very little progress made. After two decades of war the Roman Republic had run out of funds […]
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Ancient finds off the Coast of the Aegadian Islands – Part 1
Between the years 2000 and 2010 a total of three Roman ship rams were discovered off the coast of the Aegadian Islands, between Levanzo and Marettimo. These discoveries lead to a research campaign in 2017 carried out by the Soprintendenza del Mare in collaboration with Altofondalisti divers from the Global Underwater Explorers (GUE) which has […]
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Palazzo Florio
Italy can charm you not only with its wonderful and marvellous cities, it also has so many gems hidden away from the flocks of tourists. If you’re planning on visiting Favignana, there are two historic buildings that are simply a must on your list of things to see whilst you’re there. First there is the […]
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Marettimo Island
Amongst the three Aegadian Islands, Marettimo is the most isolated, untouched and wild. It lies roughly fifteen miles off of the Sicilian coast and is 7.5 km long and 2.5 km wide. Unlike Favignana and Levanzo, Marettimo sees little tourism; its distance has helped the island keep much of its natural state. Where the others […]
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Aegadian Marine Life – Part 2
Monk Seals Since restoration efforts have began it is now possible to see the rare Mediterranean monk seal. The clear waters of the protected space have enticed this creature to the area, with sightings first recorded of its resurgence in 2013. The Mediterranean monk seal is regarded as the world’s rarest subspecies of seal. The […]
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Aegadian Marine Life – Part 1
Every year people from all over the world visit the beautiful Aegadian Islands in order to take advantage of the fantastic scuba diving opportunities available there. Just North West of the islands sits the largest protected marine area in all of Europe, measuring at a whopping 53,992 hectares. It was established in 1991 and careful […]
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The Mattanza Massacres
Tuna is a staple food in and around Sicily and it comes in all manners of dishes and recipes. Have you ever asked yourself why it’s so popular here? It all comes down to an ancient and violent annual massacre that began on the Aegadian Islands. This tradition was called the ‘mattanza’. Beneath the Atlantic […]
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Levanzo’s Birds of Prey
The Kestrel is the first type of falcon on this list. This particular bird is well known for its typical hunting method, it hovers at a height of around twenty to thirty metres over an expanse of land; once it spots its prey it swoops down to make the kill. Unlike most falcons, the kestrel’s […]
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The Saracen Conquest
The Aegadian Islands have been home to many civilisations. It’s been inhabited as far back as the Stone Age and has continued to see different cultures visit and occupy it ever since. The area is well known for its Greek and Roman roots, but did you know that in the middle ages it was also […]
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Levanzo’s Cave of Wonders
On the shores of Levanzo, just North West of the town itself sits the Grotta del Genovese. Around seventy years ago one of the most important archaeological sites was found there deep in this unassuming cave. Here you can find art that dates back around six, possibly ten thousand years. The cave hosts some remarkable […]
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