★ 26 Riserva naturale orientata Oasi Faunistica di Vendicari (Vendicari Nature Reserve)

The reserve includes a large lagoon, beaches, sand dunes, and salt pans, making it an important wetland area and a vital stopover for migratory birds. It is estimated that about 180 species of birds visit the reserve each year, including pink flamingos, spoonbills, and herons.
The reserve also featured ruins from Ancient Greece, the remains of a Byzantine necropolis, and an old tuna fishery.