Visit Vendicari natural reserve

Description

The naturalistic Oasi of Vendicari is a famous natural reserve well known for its incredible beauty and its unique dune environment: over 250 species of birds live in its marshes. For this reason it is the perfect place for birdwatching lovers from all over the world. This area also hosts beautiful beaches and high historical level locations like the Tonnara and the Aragonese Tower. 

Departing from the pick up point, our guide will explain the climatic features of this moist environment. We will watch birds with a powerful telescope made exclusively for birdwatching. Then we will continue on an easy path toward the beach, here the guide will explain the typical vegetation of the dunes. After that we will go along the beach to reach the impressive Tonnara and the Aragonese Tower of XVI century, at this point our guide will explain some historical contents also about fishing and processing tuna. We will take a swim in the transparent waters of the reserve before returning to Siracusa 

Recommended equipment

Walking or sport shoes (no flip-flops); water; packed lunch; sunscreen; beach towel and swimsuit (according to the season)

The fee includes

Transfer from/to pick up point in Piazza del Pantheon; multilingual guide; use of trekking poles; use of birdwatching telescope; Entrance fee 

The fee does not include

Meals; transfer from/to accomodation;