Cala Rotonda, Protected beach on the western coast of Favignana, Italy.

Cala Rotonda is a beach on the western coast of Favignana, in the province of Trapani, Sicily. It lies about 400 km south of Rome. The cove combines sandy and rocky sections, with shallow, clear water and a stone arch rising from the seafloor.

The name comes from the cove's circular shape, which served ancient sailors as a natural harbor. This protected formation has offered shelter to Mediterranean vessels for centuries.

Cala Rotonda lies on Favignana, the largest of the Egadi Islands off Sicily's western coast, in the province of Trapani. The cove's name, meaning round bay, describes its curved outline, which visitors can trace from the surrounding limestone slopes above the beach.

The beach is best reached by bicycle from Favignana's main harbor along the coastal road. The shallow, clear water makes it ideal for swimming and snorkeling, with rock formations creating interesting underwater exploration.

The underwater zone contains rock formations where Mediterranean fish schools and starfish gather in the shallow areas. This colorful marine environment is accessible to snorkelers interested in observing sea life up close.