VENDICARI NATURAL RESERVE

This magic place is situated on the Syracuse province, between Noto and Marzamemi.

The bogs of this place are useful as a break place for the migratory birds that come from Africa and are directed to other Europe places.

Landscape
-Rocky coast, sandy coast, Mediterranean scrub, bogs, salt mines, cultivated areas.

What to see
-Archaeological settlements, Necropolis
-Ruins of Byzantine period such as churches, catacombs, small houses and Necropolis
-Other hisotic symbol is the Sveva Tower, built under Pietro d’Aragona order.
-Vendicari Tonnara, a old bulding dated at XVIII century around.

Birdwatching
A particular activity to do in Vendicari is Birdwatching of that species of birds that take a break in Venidacri during their travel from Sarah to North Europe.

What kind of birds?
-Wading birds
-Storks
-Gulls
-Herons
-Cormorants

When?
The best period to do this activity is the month of December

Other animals are here visible, such as Green Toad, Biacco snake, turtles, fox, wild rabbit.