Sicily (Aegadian Islands / Favignana), Italy • Tyrrhenian Sea (Mediterranean)

Cala Rossa (Favignana)

An electric turquoise marine amphitheater surrounded by ancient hand-carved calcarenite tuff stone quarries, site of the historic 241 BC Battle of the Aegates.

Cala Rossa (Favignana) in Sicily (Aegadian Islands / Favignana), Italy

Photo: Davide Mauro (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikimedia Commons source

Local Notes & Setting

  • Rent a bicycle or e-bike in Favignana port for the classic 15-minute coastal ride to the cove
  • Historic site of the First Punic War naval battle between Rome and Carthage in 241 BC
  • Flat tuff stone quarry ledges provide warm, smooth platforms for sunbathing and diving

Water & Beach Specifications

Peak Summer Sea Temp 26.8°C (Peak Air: 31°C)
Monthly Sea Temps (May–Oct) May: 19.4°C · Jun: 23.5°C · Jul: 26.1°C · Aug: 26.8°C · Sep: 25.1°C · Oct: 22.1°C
Best Months May, June, July, August, September, October
Sand & Shoreline Rocky Cove • Deep Water
Water Clarity Deep Azure (Clarity: 4.5/5 • Scenery: 4.15/5)
Daily Cost Guide €45/day (Sunbeds: €0)
Coordinates 37.9306°N, 12.3556°E

Explore complete 12-month NOAA climatology curves for this coastline in our Italy Sea Temperature Guide →

Amenities

Watersports: Swimming Only
Naturist: Textile Only
Free Parking: Available
Bathrooms: None
Showers: None
Food / Tavernas: Available
Good for Kids: Steep Entry
Lifeguard: Unsupervised
Sunbed Rentals: None
Natural Shade: Exposed
Wheelchair Accessible: Inaccessible

Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway

INTL · 40m drive

Convenient highway or local transit access across Sicily (Aegadian Islands / Favignana), Italy.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cala Rossa (Favignana)

What is the water temperature at Cala Rossa (Favignana)?

The peak summer sea surface temperature at Cala Rossa (Favignana) averages 26.8°C (80°F), based on 30-year NOAA OISST satellite climatology.

What type of coast or sand is Cala Rossa (Favignana)?

Cala Rossa (Favignana) is classified as a rocky cove shoreline located in Sicily (Aegadian Islands / Favignana), Italy.

Is Cala Rossa (Favignana) good for families with kids?

Cala Rossa (Favignana) has steeper entry or natural coastal features better suited for confident swimmers.

Are there parking and facilities at Cala Rossa (Favignana)?

Free parking is available. No public restrooms directly on-site.

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