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.

Between Marsala and Trapani lies a coastal route called Via del Sale, or the salt route. This road, the SP21, takes you past salt pans and windmills. There are several stops you can make along the way. In this article, you’ll find the most popular ones.