Rieserva naturalle dello zingaro

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Rieserva naturalle dello zingaro is the first natural reseve that has been set up in Sicily in May 1981 San Vito Lo Capo. it stretches about 7 Kilometers of unspoilt coastline of the gulf of Castellammare and its mountain clain which is the setting of little bays and steep cliffs.

The Zingaro has a large variety and abundance of rare and endemic plants it also has a rich fauna: the existence of highly varied ecological niches gives a great diversity which is not easily found in others parts of the island. In the Zingaro there nest and mate at least 39 bird species, mainly birds of prey, including the pilgrim falcon, the windhover and the buzzard. The area has also a rich archaeological past, seeing that in the spectacural Uzzo grotto there was one of the first prehistoric settlements in Sicily. The reserve has a complex network of paths, shelters, water taps, picnic areas, museums, carpark, and other amenities; there are no roads and it can only be visited on foot. Rieserva Naturale dello Zingaro.