Vendicari Nature Reserve
Riserva naturale orientata Oasi faunistica di Vendicari
A wetland and beach reserve on the Noto coast, where flamingos, an old tuna factory and the clear little bays of Calamosche, Marianelli and Eloro are all along the trails.
Vendicari Nature Reserve was established in 1984 between Noto and Marzamemi. It comprises salt marshes, dunes and bays, and serves as a stopover for migrating birds, with flamingos and herons common in autumn and winter. The trails link bird-watching hides, a Norman-era watchtower, the ruins of a 19th-century tuna processing plant, and the small bays of Calamosche, Marianelli and Eloro, all with clear water and fine sand. The walk to Calamosche takes about 20 minutes. The reserve is free to enter, though parking is charged. There are no shops, so bring water and sun protection in summer. It is about 12 km from Noto.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–20:00 (varies by season)
Nearby sights
- Marzamemi
- Noto
- Isola delle Correnti
- Cavagrande del Cassibile
- Fontane Bianche
- Cava d'Ispica
- Ciane River Papyrus
- Euryalus Fortress