Cala Azzurra

Cala Azzurra is a sandy cove on Favignana, known for pale sand and clear, shallow water.

Why it matters

The cove offers a contrast with Favignana's many rocky inlets and lies within the Aegadian Islands Marine Protected Area. Its seascape is part of a wider Mediterranean habitat protected for its marine life and seagrass meadows.

What to notice

Fine calcareous sand forms a pale shoreline, while the shallow water takes on turquoise tones over the light seabed. Rock formations border parts of the cove and create natural pools.

Context and history

The cove's shoreline reflects the carbonate geology of the Aegadian Islands, where marine erosion has shaped cliffs, caves and sandy inlets. Cala Azzurra lies within the protected marine area surrounding Favignana.