Holiday homes and apartments near nature reserve Oasi di Vendicari in the southeast of Sicily

With its dunes, woodlands and large lagoon lakes, Vendicari has become the part-time or temporary home of more than 200 species of birds.  

With a bit of luck, you might discover flamingos, herons, cranes, storks and sometimes even African spoonbills. Of course the nature reserve is home also to other animals. From among the family of mammals you find rabbits, foxes and porcupines, from among the family of reptiles various species of colubrids and pond turtles.

Because of its ecological significance, Vendicari was declared a protected area as early as 1974.

Neverthelss, there were plans to build a huge holiday resort, which thanks to the efforts of various environmental organizations were discarded in 1983. In 1989, Vendicari was finally declared a nature reserve.

For reasons of environmental protection, visitors are therefore not allowed to leave the marked-out hiking trails running through the reserve.

Going for a swim in the sea at the gorgeous natural beaches is however allowed. One of the most popular is Calamosche beach in the northern part of Vendicari.

Extensive sandy beaches and crystal clear waters are also found in the area around Torre Vendicari, the ruins of a 15th century tower, and an old tuna factory.

In summer, you should choose the early morning or evening hours for your walk through the reserve, because it is very hot during the day and there is hardly any shade. 

Our accommodations are located near Oasi di Vendicari, at Marzamemi and Noto.