Respect for history and culture
The garden, the quarries and the 19th-century cave are part of the island's heritage: treat every corner with care.
Welcome to MAE.
Getting hereGetting aroundBeaches, restaurants and services
MAE - Mother Earth, Creator
Thank you for choosing our villa: we hope you fall in love with Favignana just as we did.
MAE stands above an old tuff quarry on the east side of the island: a garden carved into the rock, a tennis court at the bottom of the quarry and a 19th-century cave.
Favignana is not just sea and coves, but also history, traditions and culture. The old tuff quarries tell an important part of the island's identity, a heritage that we want to preserve and celebrate with MAE.
Our villa is the first step of a bigger project: giving new life to places rich in history, respecting their authenticity and the environment. We believe in slow, mindful travel, made of genuine experiences and a deep connection with the land.
Respect the fragility of the island.
The journey
How to reach Favignana and MAE.
To reach Favignana, take a hydrofoil (passengers only) or a ferry (passengers + vehicles) from the port of Trapani.
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From the airport to the port of Trapani
Bus
- Price€4.90 · ticket on board
- Timeabout 50 minutes
When you leave the airport, take the footpath on the left.
Bus
- Price€9.60 · ticket online or on board (online is better)
- Timeabout 1 hour 30 minutes
When you leave the airport, take the footpath on the right.
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From the port of Trapani to Favignana
Hydrofoil · passengers only
- Time30–40 minutes
- Departuresvery frequent
Best to buy your ticket in advance on the Liberty Lines app, especially in summer.
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From Favignana port to Villa MAE
On Google Maps, search for Villa MAE Favignana. If you rent bikes, the rental shop brings your luggage: see Getting around.
Getting around the island
The island of bicycles.
On Favignana people get around by bike, ideally an e-bike.
The rental we recommend is Favignana Rent (scooters and bikes): we know them well, so feel free to tell them you're staying at Villa MAE.
- 01You pick up the bikes and they bring your luggage to the villa.
- 02At check-out they keep your luggage in storage until you leave.
- 0324/7 assistance.
Out of season a car is the better choice: cheaper and more practical. The island isn't that small, and at night many roads are unpaved and unlit.
Prefer a car? You can contact:
In high season, book ahead.
Taxis on Favignana:
MAE · house rules
Let's take care of this place, together.
Wi-Fi
- Network name
- Villa MAE Favignana starlink
- Password
maefavignana
Recycling
Instructions and collection days are on the sheet on the fridge. The evening before, put the whole bin outside the gate, not just the bag, otherwise the cats tear it open. The island's service is very strict.
Smoking
No smoking indoors. Outside, please use the ashtrays.
Pets
Keep them under control, keep them off the beds and clean up after them.
Safety
Don't enter areas closed by gates and padlocks, don't go on the roof and don't climb the quarry walls.
Parking
Only on the dirt road next to the main gate (the one with the combination padlock), never on the patio.
Water and electricity
Switch off air conditioning, lights and appliances when not needed and use water sparingly: in Sicily it is precious.
Top 3 beaches
The sea, a few steps from home.
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Bue Marino
The most striking spot on the island: tuff cliffs dropping into the sea, shaped by the wind and by quarrymen.
2 min walk
02
Cala Rossa
Among the most beautiful in Sicily: crystal-clear water, perfect for swimming and snorkelling.
15 min walk4 min by car
03
Cala Azzurra
Intense blue water and a shallow sandy seabed: a natural swimming pool.
24 min walk · scenic route8 min by car
The other beaches
All the island's coves, from east to west. Tap one to open it in Google Maps.
Things to do on Favignana and the Egadi Islands
Favignana is the sea, and much more.
The Favignana Tonnara · Florio factory
The island has an ancient history, largely tied to tuna fishing, now over: all that remains are the stories and the former Florio factory, a true gem of industrial archaeology.
More to do on Favignana
- Santa Caterina Castle
- Sea turtle rescue centre
- Giardino dell'Impossibile (Garden of the Impossible)10 min walk from MAE
Levanzo
10 min by hydrofoilCoves, the Grotta del Genovese, the pine forest, an aperitivo on the walls or fish at Romano, overlooking the sea.
Marettimo
50 min by hydrofoilA nature reserve about 11 miles away, best explored on boat trips with local fishermen.
Restaurants and bars
Where to eat and drink.
Our favourite spots on the island. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps.
Aperitivo
Lunch and dinner
After dinner
Groceries
Supermarkets: Decò, Sisa and Coop Favignana. Opening hours change with the season.
Sweets and local products
- Pastry shops FC and C'era 'na vota
- The best gelato, in our opinion: Camparia 🍦
- Local products to take home: Tammarò
Extra services
To make your stay even more special.
People we trust on the island. Contact them directly, WhatsApp works too.
Boat tours
On a sailing boat with Alessandro or on a traditional gozzo with Edoardo.
In-villa massages
With Michela, right at the villa.
Kayak
To explore the coast from the sea.
Diving
To discover the Egadi seabed.
See you at MAE.
For any question before you arrive or during your stay, just write to us.
hello@maefavignana.com +39 348 326 7954 maefavignana.com
Strada Comunale Bue Marino 6, Favignana · open in Google Maps