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Oasi di Vendicari, Siracusa

Sicily

The Oasi di Vendicari near Noto in Siracusa province is the most important wetland in Sicily — a coastal lagoon with greater flamingo, spoonbill, glossy ibis and rare waders during migration. The beaches (Calamosche and Marianelli) are wild natural sand backed by maquis — among the finest unspoiled beaches in Sicily. An ancient Byzantine tonnara ruins on the shore. Dogs on leash.

Duration
3 hours
Distance
8 km
Elevation
+10 m
Best season
Year-round

Highlights

  • Most important migratory wetland in Sicily — flamingo, spoonbill, glossy ibis
  • Wild unspoiled beaches (Calamosche) among finest in Sicily
  • Byzantine tonnara ruins on the wild shore

With your dog

Reserve boardwalk; dogs on leash.