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	Favignana (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		The islands of Favignana, Levanzo and Marettimo form the arcipelago of the Egadi islands.
		Favignana, the ancient Egusa (full of goats), has taken its name from the wind "Favonio", which blows in spring.
		The main town of the arcipelago is Favignana, placed in a wide bay dominated by the Forte St. Caterina, an old Saracen stationing, rebuilt by the Normans and used as a prison during the Bourbon period.
	sicilia.indettaglio.it /eng/comuni/tp/favignana/favignana.html (219 words)

	Isole Egadi - Egadi Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Favignana, Levanzo, Marettimo, are islands around Sicily perhaps less known to tourists, and forthis reason good placet for those who do not love mass tourism.
		It was thanks to tuna fishing that the three islands, and especially Favignana, in the space of a few decades reached great prosperity, shared by everyone, from the last fisherman to the entrepreneurs.
		Favignana, the biggest of the three islands, is also the one with the best accomodation facilities.
	www.siol.it /Ricerca/egadi_islands.htm (455 words)

	Trapani, Favignana, San Vito lo Capo - Best of Sicily
		The Cathedral and the Collegio Church were built in the Baroque style during the seventeenth century, the former on the remains of an older church.
		Favignana: Located about 17 kilometers southwest of Trapani, this is the largest of the Egadi, or Egidean, Islands.
		Favignana, in particular, is a favorite spot for Sicilian sun worshipers.
	www.bestofsicily.com /trapani.htm (704 words)

	Isole EGADI (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Favignana città – The main town of the island, indeed of the archipelago, is built around a small port that nestles in a large bay.
		Down by the seafront, Favignana boasts two buildings endowed by the Florio family, a wealthy dynasty involved in the production and export of Marsala wine before it developed any financial interests in tuna fishing.
		These comprise the Palazzo Florio, built in 1876, which is set back from the harbour, and, at the opposite end of the bay on the right, the great tonnara or tuna fishery, now abandoned (plans are afoot to completely redevelop the old buildings to provide a multipurpose complex with a variety of facilities).
	www.sicilynet.it /trapani/favignana.htm (2031 words)

	Alba incoming Tour operator -Adventure trip Nature Jewel egadi islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Since 1982 it becomes a sea park of the Egadi Islands and parts of the coasts on a surface of approximately 54.000 hectares and 74 km are protected.
		After lunch in Favignana we will visit the former residence of the Florio, today administration office of the see park of the archipelago and also museum of the island.
		During the Stone Age Favignana and Levanzo where connected with Sicily by natural bridges, Marettimo was secluded in the sea and so the flora and the fauna had another development as the neighbour islands.
	www.albaincoming.com /bustours7_uk.htm (888 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Group of tuna in the eastern chamber of the trap at Favignana.
		The chamber of death of the trap at Favignana.
		The Rais (leader) of Favignana Trap, Gioacchino Cataldo, built this scale model of the netting system which was useful for the fishermen to visualize the final configuration of the trap subsequent to setting it out.
	www.photolib.noaa.gov /fish/fiind35.htm (855 words)

	Bluefin tuna losing battle for survival - Environment - MSNBC.com
		Fishermen on Favignana Island in southern Italy prepare their nets for tuna catches, even though little has been caught in recent years.
		Empty nets at Favignana, a butterfly-shaped islet off Trapani at the western edge of Sicily, are only one small sign of the times.
		None of this is news to the Favignana fisherman, whose annual running of the tuna has dwindled from the mainstay of the world’s biggest cannery to a subsidized curiosity for tourists.
	www.msnbc.msn.com /id/5428979 (1928 words)

	Odyssail - A regatta through the history of the Mediterranean Civilization. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Favignana Island is the main island of the Egadi Islands.
		Arriving to Egadi Islands Archipelago is suggested to enter with heading SE on the middle of the channel between Favignana Island (at right) and Levanzo Island (at left).
		When on the middle of the channel pick up heading South to the harbour, before and in front of the harbour (to leave at right) pick up heading East to cross finish line (leaving light buoy at left and red light of the port at right).
	www.odyssail.info /2004/favignana.htm (644 words)

	Favignana Island Apartments for rent Favignana Island apartment rentals, Favignana Island furnished apartments to rent.
		Favignana Island Apartments for rent Favignana Island apartment rentals, Favignana Island furnished apartments to rent.
		Favignana Island housing rentals, apartments, roommates, houses, tenants and landlords have not been verified or evaluated.
		Individuals utilizing this rental service to find Favignana Island rental property and Favignana Island roommates take full responsibility for their actions.
	www.sublet.com /area_rentals/Italy/FavignanaIsland_Rentals.asp (80 words)

	Hotel Favignana Italy \| Self Catering Breaks
		Situated in the historical center at 50 mt. From the long from the harbour is farway only 400 m.
		Favignana is a splendid Mediterranean island from the incomparable natural beauties and rich island of scents, colors and traditions is one.
		Favignana island is located 20mminutes boat from Trapani Favignana is the paradise in Sicily
	www.self-catering-breaks.com /Properties/Prop26840.htm (448 words)

	Hotel Favignana, Hotels Favignana, Welcome, Favignana, Hospitality Favignana, Lodge Favignana, Lodges Favignana, ...
		The Greek called the island Aegusa but the island was named Favignana after the wind Favonio during the Middle Age.
		Those who reach Favignana first notice the elegance and the lightness of Palazzo Florio (1876), symbol of the island.
		You can start your tour around the town from here and following the main street you will reach the heart of the island's life, Piazza Madrice, where anything happens.
	www.emmeti.it /Welcome/Sicilia/Egadi/Favignana/index.uk.html (122 words)

	Sicilia - Favignana tonnara (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Two of them still struggle to survive in Sicily: Bonagia's (not far from Trapani) and Favignana's, as well as Carloforte in Sardinia.
		It's at this stage, and not after mating, that it is possible to glean the best and nutritionally richest tuna meats.
		The processing and preserving company "Conservificio Tre Torri" in Erice takes three different cuts from this Bluefin Tuna, fished off Favignana: the Fillet; tuna tarantello (tuna meat from the back abdominal muscles); and ventresca (tuna meat from the belly).
	www.tangoitalia.com /sicilia_tonnara.html (630 words)

	Sicily Residence-ApartHotel - Baglio del Piffero Apartments, Favignana, Italy
		All questions about "Baglio del Piffero Apartments", the vacation rental in Favignana - Italy - Sicily must be answered by the manager.
		This Favignana holiday home is offered directly from the owners/managers.
		If you are interested in " Baglio del Piffero Apartments " click here to send them an email or contact them by phone/fax.
	www.stayrentals.com /details/property.php?id=1198 (235 words)

	Hotel delle Cave - Favignana - Isole Egadi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		The fascinating Hotel delle Cave rises in one of the most beautiful site in Favignana island.
		Reaching the restaurant from Favignana centre and vice versa is moreover very easy.
		Inside the restaurant (100 places) you can also organize your business lunch and dinner, or celebrate particular moments.
	www.hoteldellecave.it /eng/hotel/hotel.html (330 words)

	favignana on Find Articles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
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		FAVIGNANA, Italy -- Over thousands of springtimes, as far back as Homer's Odyssey, the fishermen of Favignana have battled giant bluefin tuna lured...
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	www.findarticles.com /p/search?qt=favignana (453 words)

	Egadi Islands pictures: Favignana, Levanzo, Marettimo - Sicily - Italy
		Egadi Islands pictures: Favignana, Levanzo, Marettimo - Sicily - Italy
		Favignana is the largest, most touristic and worldly one; Levanzo is the most quiet and small one and Marettimo is the wildest one, even though there is a network of paths that covers it.
		It is also the farthest one; it is mountainous, large and well kept.
	www.oltremarephoto.com /pages/egadi.html (134 words)

	Travel Blogs from Europe , Italy , Sicilia , Egadi Islands , Favignana (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Travel Blogs from Europe, Italy, Sicilia, Egadi Islands, Favignana
		Travel adventures in journals and photos from Europe, Italy, Sicilia, Egadi Islands, Favignana
		My time in Sicily is winding down and I decided that today would be the day for a trip to Favignana the largest of the three Egadi Islands that sit off the coast near Trapani.
	www.travelblog.org /rss/2054-location.xml (95 words)

	Hotel Il Portico Favignana - Venere.com
		Average double room rate per night: € 190
		The hotel Il Portico is located in a splendid position on the wonderful island of Favignana, close to the beach and the main square of the old town town center.
		This recently built hotel is furnished in a modern style and offers all the modern comforts, as well as a quiet and relaxing atmosphere.
	en.venere.com /hotels_favignana/hotel_il_portico.html?ref=3926&fe1 (143 words)

	Theresa Maggio
		I have posted some new photos that are connected to chapters in this book.
		My first book, Mattanza: Love and Death in the Sea of Sicily, takes you to the Sicilian island of Favignana to witness a thousand-year-old ritual.
		The Christian Science Monitor named Mattanza one of the year's "most notable" non-fiction books, and the Los Angeles Times called it one of "the year's best books."
	www.theresamaggio.com (664 words)

	Favignana Vacation Rentals, Favignana Vacation Sales, and Favignana Vacation Property Co-ownership
		Favignana Vacation Rentals, Favignana Vacation Sales, and Favignana Vacation Property Co-ownership
		3328 - TRAPANI,SICILY: Egadi Islands - Favignana - Apartments Champions - Villa
		Surrounded by a luxurious garden, with many plants and flowers, in a very quiet place, with a stunning view over all the South part of the island, there is this nicest villa.
	www.letsroc.com /Vacation_Rentals/Italy_Vacation_Rentals_Favignana.htm (93 words)

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