Hot. Blazing hot. And dry. Bone dry. And yet, Favignana, one of the Egadi Islands near Sicily, has quite the appeal. The warm wind and many small bays attract day-trippers from Trapani to Favignana. Actually, you can easily spend more time on Favignana to get to know the island better.
Erice is a remarkable town. It’s located right next to Trapani in western Sicily, on top of Mount San Giuliano. At the summit, you’re standing at 2,460 feet (750 meters) above sea level, which promises (and delivers!) breathtaking views. Erice is cozy, sometimes fairytale-like, and easy to explore on foot.
It is actually incomprehensible that Cádiz in Spain is still so unknown. And well, maybe it should stay that way because then you have the best port city of Andalusia all to yourself. Enjoy the (often free) sights, the good restaurants, and especially the atmosphere: Spanish with Moorish influences and a touch of Cuban.
