
Exotic sands
Cala Rossa
Favignana, Egadi Islands · 🇮🇹 Italy
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Turquoise water fills the flooded tufa quarries of Favignana's most celebrated cove.
In season the water at Cala Rossa (Favignana, Egadi Islands, Italy) reaches about 26°C. Best months: Jun-Sep.
Open Cala Rossa on the interactive map →- Sea temperature
- ~26°C in the warm season
- Water
- Dazzling turquoise over pale stone
- Sand
- White tufa rock ledges and pebbles
- Swimming
- Deep, superb clarity, snorkelling
- Best time to visit
- Jun-Sep
- Setting
- Old flooded tufa quarries and low cliffs
- Beach type
- Exotic sands
- Region
- Europe
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Cala Rossa: frequently asked questions
Where is Cala Rossa?
Cala Rossa is at Favignana, on the coast of Italy.
What is the sea temperature at Cala Rossa?
In the warm season the sea at Cala Rossa reaches about 26°C. Dazzling turquoise over pale stone.
When is the best time to visit Cala Rossa?
The best time to visit Cala Rossa is Jun-Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.
What kind of sand does Cala Rossa have?
Cala Rossa has white tufa rock ledges and pebbles.
Is Cala Rossa good for swimming?
Deep, superb clarity, snorkelling.
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