Vendicari Tuna Fishery – Vendicari Hellenistic Pools loop from Vendicari Nature Reserve

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Vendicari Tuna Fishery – Vendicari Hellenistic Pools loop from Vendicari Nature Reserve

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Vendicari Tuna Fishery – Vendicari Hellenistic Pools loop from Vendicari Nature Reserve

02:39

10.3km

30m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 3.41 km for 139 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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736 m

Boardwalk through the Vendicari Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

This is the only paved path in the nature reserve. It leads from the main entrance to the sea.

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898 m

Flamingo Viewing Area, Vendicari Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

The observation huts are a nice idea, so you can watch them without disturbing the birds.

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1.29 km

Viewing Point for Flamingos and Other Waterbirds

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.81 km

Mouth of the Pantano Roveto

Highlight • River

Depending on the water level, the river mouth is dry or you have to walk through the shallow water.

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5.59 km

Wetland Path in Vendicari Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

There is a hiking trail that runs parallel that is not underwater. A little way south, is only 5 minutes longer.

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8.51 km

Vendicari Tuna Fishery

Highlight • Historical Site

To see the exhibition of an ancient tonnara, reachable via a path that crosses the nature reserve. You can also swim in the sea.

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8.71 km

Vendicari Hellenistic Pools

Highlight • Structure

Pristine beach, very clean.

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8.76 km

Trail along the ruins of the tuna factory

Highlight • Historical Site

Good view of the back of the factory

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10.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.48 km

1.68 km

687 m

338 m

159 m

Surfaces

8.46 km

1.16 km

687 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 4 October

27°C

18°C

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Comments

January 7, 2025,durch den Naturpark Vendicari🇮🇹🌤️

Turquoise sea, rocks and bathing bays in the bird sanctuary. The destination of the hike was the well-restored Vendicari tuna factory. It went past wetlands, dune lakes with many different bird species and lots of ancient sites and abandoned houses.

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