 Boats line the town's bay Elevated above the perimeter of the fishing harbour and comprising the single busiest stretch of road on the entire island, the esplanade through Levanzo village leads you amongst whitewashed sugarcube houses with their blue shutters, occasionally revealing glimpses of the turquoise waters that lie at the foot of inexplicable alleys.
 The pretty Levanzo coastline The village is split into two sections by the majestic villa at its centre, which overlooks Cala Dogana and the strait between Levanzo and Favignana, scene of many naval battles. In each of the sections can be found a fantastic bar, with terraces that enjoy the same view as the villa. Sipping a coffee or fruit juice while looking down at the seagulls that endlessly circle over the harbour can be a magical moment that sums up what Levanzo is all about: the appreciation of nature far from the incessant rhythms of daily life.
In addition to these bars are two or three restaurants (Paradiso is excellent) and a few shops. As you would expect, fish is the most widely available food on the verbally-delivered menus. The precise variety of fish that is on offer varies with the daily catch and with the season but can always be relied upon to be delicious.
 Levanzo village nestles in a natural bay
 Cafés enjoy spectacular views of Favignana
Levanzo is all about the simple pleasures in life and apart from eating a delicious meal and passing time in the harbour with the friendly locals, a walk and a swim is a delightful way to pass the time. A central path leads through the island’s valley where there are pine forests, some agriculture and a winery belonging to the Florio dynasty, while two coastal paths lead either way around the island. To the east, stony beaches can be reached on foot while a walk around to the west will take you to the big faraglione where you can swim at the same time as enjoying a view of all three Egadi islands. Continuing along this path will eventually lead you to the Grotta del Genovese, the cave that is Levanzo’s most famous attraction due to its prehistoric images and graffiti.
 Levanzo's small village
Discovered in 1949 by a Florentine painter who pointed them out to local fishermen, this artwork is extremely important to Italian archaeology and can be visited with an appointment. A boat trip is an option for visiting the cave, while trekking on foot, donkey or by 4x4 are all possibilities if arranged in advance. A boat trip around the island is an ideal way of seeing the northern extremities of Levanzo that would otherwise require a day-long trek to visit. The island is protected and enhanced by the Forestry Commission who make such treks safer by ensuring that paths are signposted and maintained. Following these winding mountain paths, well-prepared ramblers can immerse themselves in the serenity of nature for days on end, occasionally stopping to soothe their calves in the crystal waters of the rocky coves.
 Remnants of inland constructions
For those that seek a deeper acquaintance with the sea, Levanzo is extremely rich in terms of marine archaeology and is a popular destination for divers. Artefacts from the numerous sea battles that have taken place in the straits between the Egadi islands are regularly recovered.
Levanzo is the perfect destination for the tourist who seeks peace and solitude in the sole company of nature. The charming isolation of the island does mean that certain conveniences are lacking, but thankfully the regular hydrofoils to Favignana take just 5 minutes to cross the strait, and the more developed island can satisfy most desires. Trapani on the mainland is also just 15 minutes away.
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