We were in Favignana, an island famed for its glorious beaches whose crystal clear emerald-blue waters were just too alluring to turn down. The most famous of which, Cala Rossa, was our first destination. About 3km from the main port, we rented bikes and set off straightaway in a bid to reach there before the crowds (note that we took the 7.15am Ustica Lines ferry over from Trapani on mainland Sicily).
You'd be surprised at how hot cycling at 8.30am under the mid-August Sicilian sun can be. After taking a couple of wrong turns we made it to Cala Rossa. My arms were feeling toasty already, even with some SPF 50 suntan lotion on.
As you can see, Cala Rossa is worth the journey. Its waters are as clear as some of the best beaches I've seen anywhere in South East Asia.
You might be wondering why I haven't mentioned a single word about food after 8 sentences and a few pics. Your patience is rewarded: next to Cala Rossa, a guy sells Pane Cunzato – a typical Sicilian sandwich filled to the brim with delicious ingredients including tomatoes, anchovies, olive oil, dried oregano,basil and capers – pretty awesome stuff.
Next stop. Cala Azzurra – but on the way, we had to stop by a road-side truck shaped like a lemon. Who wouldn't? We each order one of their 'special' granitas – lemon-infused shaved ice with fresh orange juice on top. Unbelievably refreshing.
Cala Azzurra was pretty nice but wasn't much in comparison with its sister Rossa. So, I'll start talking about food again. Before you leave Favignana, don't miss some fantastic gelato near the port, at Mama's. My two scoops of the pistachio and fig were right on the mark – creamy but not too thick, as proper gelato should be, and whose flavours really showcased the earthy nuttiness of the pistachio and the fruity nuttiness of the fig.
Gelateria Mama's Ice Cream
Via Molo S. Leonardo, 31, 91023 Favignana TP
Hours: Mon – Sun: 9.30am - 11pm
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