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Egadi Islands
Italy
When people think of Sicily, they think of the mainland – that
hefty chunk on the tip of Italy’s boot – but so often overlook this
smattering of tiny islands sprinkled on the tip of its northwest
coast. You might not be able to spot any filming locations from The
Godfather or Cinema Paradiso, nor will you see many fellow
travellers, but this is what Sicily looked like before tourist footfall. Try
the tiny fishing town of Favignana or the crumb-like gem of
Marettimo if you’re really after an off-grid getaway. Bring your
flippers; this is one of those destinations which looks as good
underwater as it does above.
Stay: Cave Bianche Hotel