The island of F ormica and the island of Maraone are two islands that belong to the Egadi archipelago , in Sicily. These are two places that you can not not sail when you decide to rely on a perfect rental or boat approaches h sail to navigate the waters clear of the Sicilian coast.
Each of these two islands has particular characteristics that make them unique such as , for example , the pristine character of the Maraone rock and the structures on the F ormic island . Their distinctive elements and characters blend perfectly with the entire surrounding environment and make them undisputed destinations to admire during a holiday on a sailing boat. in the Egadi islands. Below, we will show you all the details and curiosities of these beautiful and small islands and if you want more information on what to see in this fantastic archipelago, in the article “ Tour of the Egadi Islands ” you can find the most salient destinations .
The drawing-room of Formica is located between the island of Levanzo and Trapani coast.
One of the peculiarities of this territory is that it is a private property , belonging to a therapeutic community , founded by Father Eligio , for drug addicts . From an administrative point of view, the Isolotto di Formica belongs to the municipality of Favignana.
To make the island of Formica the destination of your trip is:
During the crossing of the clear Mediterranean Sea on a sailing boat, you will also be able to observe the presence of a church and a small museum which houses several amphorae and a boat , used in the past for the slaughter.
On the island there is a small port suitable for small boats : it is bathed by a stretch of sea belonging to zone B of the Egadi Islands Marine Nature Reserve.
The rock of Maraone is located 600 meters west of the island of Formica and has an extension of 600x80 meters with a narrow and long shape.
This uninhabited island belongs to zone C (partial reserve) of the protected marine area of the Egadi.
Here navigation and free anchoring is allowed but outside the depths of environmental interest.
The following are also allowed :
These are just some of the many activities you can do in this place. Thanks to the many, varied and fun activities to do and the incredible natural spectacle it offers, it is a truly unmissable destination on your sailing trip.
To conclude your trip to these two islets of the Egadi islands, a navigation is mandatory in the stretch that bathes these two islands . Here, thanks to the clear and crystalline sea, you can admire several remains dating back to the Punic War when, around 241 BC. C. , a naval battle was fought between the Carthaginians and the Romans .
So, we just have to fidar v i a skilled and qualified sailboat rentals to Egadi Islands as Spartivento Charter and to discover all the wonders that these places have to offer.
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