Cala Mosche beach
Caribbeans? Aruba? Miami? Nope! The wonderful Vendicari Reserve and its beaches in the wonderful province of Syracuse.
06 October 2023 - Categorie: The places of the heart, Sea, beaches, coasts and islands, Nature tourism Tags:
Among the various reasons that every year push hundreds and hundreds of tourists from all over the world to make our splendid Sicily a significant stop or the only destination of their holidays, we certainly cannot ignore the landscape aspect, our fantastic nature reserves and their numerous and particular beaches which have nothing to envy of the most famous seaside areas and not at an international level.
Today, in particular, we want to talk to you about the magnificent Vendicari Faunal Oasis Oriented Nature Reserve, which covers 1,500 hectares and is located in the province of Syracuse, precisely between Noto and Marzamemi, particularly important due to the presence of marshes which act as a place of stopover in bird migration.
There are four accesses to the Vendicari Reserve: one in the Eloro area, one in the Cava delle Mosche area, the main entrance at the height of the Swabian Tower and that of Cittadella dei Maccari (home of the Byzantine settlement of which remains a small temple and the necropolis). Particular importance is given to the numerous species of birds that stop in Vendicari: waders, grey herons, storks, flamingos and, furthermore, the mallard, seagulls, cormorants and the black-winged stilt. The month of December is the best for bird watching.
But December is not the only month in which we recommend visiting the Vendicari Reserve. Indeed, there are 5 beaches within the Reserve:
- Eloro: about 300 metres walk from the car park, beach equipped with a bar and showers
- Marianelli: shallow water, very fine sandy beach, secluded and quiet, a little difficult to reach
- Calamosche: a natural paradise, a small, isolated and quiet beach, reachable on foot in about 20 minutes (1 km.)
- Vendicari: long strip of sand with shallow seabed, bordered to the north by the remains of the ancient Tonnara
- San Lorenzo: located in the southern part, easy to reach, ideal for children, just outside the Reserve
Tuna fishery - Vendicari
Vendicari Nature Reserve
In particular Calamosche, with its crystalline sea and located within the wonderful and evocative eastern coast of Sicily between Noto and Marzamemi, is undoubtedly one of the most characteristic and versatile beaches of the reserve and of the whole island. What makes it so special is also its position and its morphology: it is in fact located between two rocky promontories which, in addition to ensuring that the sea is almost always calm and almost motionless, offer its guests a breathtaking view among the most varied vegetation. . The two promontories are also dotted with numerous ravines and caves which, together with the quiet of the sea, offer excellent bases for snorkelling. What better place to enjoy the sea during your holidays and perhaps stay in one of our spectacular Luxury Villas with private pools in south-eastern Sicily?
Recommended villas
Corte Dorata: Splendid villa in the Val di Noto which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2002. Equipped with a wonderful private swimming pool, a garden of about 10,000 square metres and a wellness area with sauna, turkish bath, Scottish shower and whirlpool tub.
Villa La Cava: Marvellous modern villa surrounded by 30 hectares of south-eastern Sicilian countryside. Predominantly characterised by the use of ancient pitch stone, the patio in front of the house will give you a breathtaking view of the Sicilian sea and the historic centre of Noto.
Pietra di Luna: Elegant residence built in 1825 and tastefully restored by its owners, it will give you the joy and quiet of true rural Sicily while from its splendid infinity peak you will enjoy a breathtaking view over the city of Scicli, a World Heritage Site 'UNESCO since 2002.
La Memoria dell'Acqua: Breathtaking villa a few kilometres from the baroque city of Scicli, in the splendid south-eastern Sicily. The dwelling will give you a choice on how to spend your holidays: you can enjoy its swimming pool right in front of the living area and its large windows or you can take advantage of the wonderful golden sandy beach, 8 km long and still hidden from tourism. of mass, a few tens of metres. Or you can visit the beautiful Baroque cities such as Noto or Modica.
Villa Nica: Villa with a strong and elegant character halfway between the Vendicari Nature Reserve and the tourist-seaside village of Marzamemi. You can cool off in the wonderful private salt-purified swimming pool or relax in the adjacent shaded patio with its comfortable sofas while a few steps away you can reach the famous beach of San Lorenzo, one of the most beautiful in south-eastern Sicily.
Villa Mia: A few steps from the golden sandy beach of San Lorenzo, in the formidable south-eastern Sicily, stands this wonderful villa surrounded by about 2000 square metres of garden full of Mediterranean plants. Ideal for a relaxing holiday, from the largest to the smallest, with its private swimming pool surrounded by the solarium with umbrellas and sun loungers. A quiet glimpse a few kilometres from the Vendicari Nature Reserve and the baroque towns of the Val di Noto.Il Cavaliere: Through an avenue adorned with centuries-old olive and almond trees, you will reach this modern villa immersed in a typical corner of the Mediterranean countryside that will give you peace and quiet. Sitting on the large patio in front of the house, you will enjoy the wonderful view of the Ionian Sea and you can cool off in the suggestive swimming pool surrounded by greenery.
La Pettegola: Wonderful residence with a modern and Mediterranean taste surrounded by olive and carob trees. Let yourself be enchanted by the Sicilian scents and colors while relaxing in the comfortable hydromassage pool with a breathtaking view that slopes from the green of the Syracuse countryside towards the blue of the sea of Noto. Ideal home for those who want to spend their holidays in Sicily a few kilometers from the baroque city par excellence, Noto, and at the same time enjoy the quiet and peace of Sicilian nature.
Il Tuffetto: Il Tuffetto (lit. little dive) is not only the name of the villa but also what you will do in the middle of the south-eastern Sicilian countryside. A small jewel in the Val di Noto surrounded by rosemary, thyme, lavender, sage and other Mediterranean-flavored plants that will awaken your senses. From the terrace and the wonderful private swimming pool, you will enjoy a breathtaking view of the countryside and the beautiful Ionian Sea. What are you waiting for? Book your holidays in Sicily in this small earthly paradise.
Papeda: Wonderful villa with a modern and Mediterranean taste with a splendid private swimming pool surrounded by an English lawn. The house is immersed in one hectare of land full of typical trees such as olive and fig trees and enriched by a suggestive citrus grove that will give you the typical scents of south-eastern Sicily. A few kilometers from the wonderful beaches of Vendicari and Eloro, let yourself be enchanted by the typical colors of the Syracuse countryside which, with its thousand shades of green, slopes towards the turquoise of the sea in the background.
Mennula: Fantastic villa immersed in the unrivaled countryside of the Val di Noto, full of colors and scents that will awaken your senses. Rich in many shady corners naturally provided by the olive and almond trees that surround the house, let yourself be lulled by the quiet countryside or dive into the cool swimming pool while enjoying the warm sun of south-eastern Sicily.