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Zingaro Nature Reserve - panoramio📷 René Bongard, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Zingaro nature reserve

San Vito Lo Capo, Italy

Nature

Sicily’s first nature reserve: seven kilometres of roadless coast with coves reached only on foot. Entrances at Scopello and San Vito; bring water and swimming things.

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San Vito Lo Capo, Italy
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
38.0760, 12.8130
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually March–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Agricampeggio ScopelloCampsite
    1 km from Zingaro nature reserve
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking water
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  • Camping Lu BaruniCampsite
    4 km from Zingaro nature reserve
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  • camping NausicaaCampsite
    9 km from Zingaro nature reserve
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  • El BahiraCampsite
    11 km from Zingaro nature reserve
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  • La PinetaCampsite
    12 km from Zingaro nature reserve
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  • camping Lido ValdericeCampsite
    16 km from Zingaro nature reserve
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All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Zingaro nature reserve?

Zingaro nature reserve is in San Vito Lo Capo, Italy, at GPS 38.0760, 12.8130. It is about 20 km from Erice.

Can you camp near Zingaro nature reserve?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Agricampeggio Scopello, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 12 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Zingaro nature reserve?

Zingaro nature reserve is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Western Sicily: Segesta, Erice and the salt pans.

What is there to see near Zingaro nature reserve?

Places worth a stop nearby: Tonnara di Scopello (1 km), Segesta (15 km), Stagnone salt pans (37 km) and Monreale Cathedral (42 km).

When is the best time to visit Zingaro nature reserve?

The most pleasant months are usually March–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)